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The Profiles Theatre is in the midst of the world premiere of “Assisted Living” by Deirdre O’Connor. This is the second production written by O’Connor the Profiles is producing, following the very successful, long-running play, “Jailbait.” The Chicago Tribune gives the play three and a half stars, recommending it for lovers of indie film. “It’s a kind, affectionate and wholly believable drama about everyday struggles, but also a remarkable proficient mystery that, despite its simple setting and quiet tone, never lets you guess where it’s going or what secrets or past sins its characters may soon reveal.”

The direction team has been distributing posters and handbills throughout the more theater loving neighborhoods of the north side.

The world premier of “Assisted Living” will run at The Second Stage until December 18. Tickets are currently on sale for this Profiles Theatre production. Visit profilestheatre.org for tickets and information about other Profiles productions.

The Profiles Theatre is opening their 2011-12 season with the Midwest premiere of the comedic and dark play, “A Behanding in Spokane.” Originally staged in 2010 with Christopher Walken in the lead role, the Profiles has decided to have Profiles ensemble member Darrell W. Cox (“Fifty Words,” “Killer Joe”) to play the role written by acclaimed playwright Martin McDonagh. The play tells the story of a man who has been missing his left hand for decades. After meeting a couple who happens to be selling a left hand, things get a tad more interesting.

The direction team has been distributing posters and handbills throughout the north side of Chicago for this season premier.

“A Behanding in Spokane” opens in previews next week, October 16, with its regular run scheduled for Thursday through Sunday, October 21 to December 4. Tickets are available now at profilestheatre.org.

Profiles Theatre is staging the midwest premier another intimate drama. “Fifty Words” is about the marriage of Adam and Jan, an overworked professional couple who have the night to themselves while their 9 year old is on his first sleepover. The play is an in depth look into a relationship that isn’t in the best place. It’s about fights, where they start, how they start and why they continue. The Chicago Tribune has praised this intense production. “Such a message might not be your idea of a date night, but if you’re interested in hard truths, “Fifty Words” has plenty to say.”

The direction staff has been distributing posters and handbills for this drama throughout the north side of Chicago.

“Fifty Words” runs until June 26 at the Profiles Theatre. Please visit profilestheatre.org for tickets, show times, reviews and more.

Neil LaBute’s new plays is making it’s Chicago debut at the Profiles Theatre. A story about how a flippant comment can spiral into debates about beauty, loyalty and infidelity, “reasons to be pretty” is a modern, universal story. The Chicago Tribune said, “this cautionary tale not only offers more schandefreude than any other 90 minutes in town, but also has the authentic whiff of a writer who loves probing the reasons to be pretty and the dangers of bringing it up in conversation.” If you’re not a fan of Valentine’s Day and feel like it’s time to look past the superficial, this play may be what you’re looking for.

Direction has distributed materials for this Profiles Theatre production throughout the Northside of Chicago. Direction printworks handled the printing of materials.

“reasons to be pretty” runs until March 13 at the Profiles Theatre. Please visit profilestheatre.org for tickets and information.

After a highly successful Chicago run that was already extended seven weeks, Profiles Theatre “Jailbait” is returning, this time to a new space in Lakeview. Two thirty-something males spend a night at a club, one trying to get over a breakup and one thinking this is the way to do it. Two high school sophomores want to meet older men and head to the club with some fake IDs. Questions of adulthood, legality and intent are all posed. The play has received positive press from the Chicago Sun-Times, New City and more.

The direction staff is handling the distribution of materials for this second run of the play and direction printworks handled the production of those materials.

“Jailbait” runs until February 27 at The Second Stage. Please visit profilestheatre.org for tickets and more.

“Kid Sister” is having its world premiere at the Profiles Theatre this fall. Demi Williams is a seductive 19-year old single mom and “American Idol” wannabe. The one thing that stands between her dream and her reality is her stalker ex-boyfriend. Demi solicits the help of her ex-con brother Cassius. The one thing that Cassius wants is custody of Demi’s newborn. Tis the season for family drama.

The play was penned by Will Kern, the writer of the “Hellcab,” one of the longest running plays in Chicago theater history. “Kid Sister” is the first script to become a full-fledged production in the theaters twenty-two years.

Besides having out street staff hit the north side neighborhoods of Chicago, direction printworks handled the printing of all promotional materials.

“Kid Sister” runs until December 19 at the Profiles Theatre. Please visit profilestheatre.org for more information.

Killer Joe focuses on the Smith family, a greedy and vindictive clan of Texans, hatch a plan to murder their estranged matriarch to cash in on her insurance policy. Unable to bring themselves to do the deed, they hire Killer Joe Cooper, a full-time cop and part-time contract killer. Once he steps into their trailer, their simple plan quickly spirals out of control.

We have been in the middle of a distribution campaign for Killer Joe, and have also been printing the promotional materials themselves. This production, brought to life by Profiles Theatre, was written by playwright Tracy Letts and is directed by Steppenwolf ensemble member Rick Snyder.

Killer Joe is at The Royal George Theatre through June 6th. Please visit www.profilestheatre.org for more information.