Summary: I first met Evan Linder after going to see 11:11 by The New Colony, a play that he cowrote for the company. He also performed in the play. I asked him about their development process and what he told me surprised and delighted me. The play was a good one, interesting and funny, but what I really liked about the production was how connected the actors were to the material. It was as if they knew what they were doing at every moment of the play. Every line made sense and had purpose. That's not a small feat for a new theater company filled with young actors performing a new script. After Evan described the extent to which the writers collaborated with the actors through improvisation, it all made sense.If you are in Chicago, be sure to check out their new show, Pancake Breakfast, which opens this Sunday.
