I Killed Andy Breitbart

Overview

I Killed Andy Breitbart is an absurdly funny solo-show that tells the true story of how the far right tried to use a small Chicago theater company to torpedo the re-election of President Barack Obama. The play shines a light on how easy it is for an ordinary person to become the temporary focus of social media’s spin and misperceptions. 

This play is a reminder that we have a voice, both individually and collectively, and that we need to share our stories. If we don’t, our stories may be lost, or worse — our history could be rewritten by others.

“Revelatory! Each step of the journey was carefully crafted, authentic, and spellbinding. Pam had us roaring with laughter moments before sitting in stunned silence, on repeat.” – Scott Whitehair, Solo Sunday Producer

“A magnificent triumph of writing, performance, intellectual rigor, insight, satire and wit!” – Ifa Bayeza, Award-Winning Playwright/Author

“Pam is very funny, and her timing is terrific. Every moment is so entertaining, even when it gets dark. I was so impressed by the “serpentine” recognition of the need to rewind the history line every now and then to contextualize things as we move forward. Masterful!” – Gary Houston, Theater/Film Actor (Fargo, Doubt, Chicago Med)

“Really, truly, excellent performance. Flawless!” – Aaron Freeman, Comedian/Writer/Director

About the Artist

Pam Dickler's (writer/performer) plays include LIFE DEFYING ACTS (winner, UMass New PlayLab; finalist Inkslinger Playwriting Competition); RELATIVE DISTANCE; and the musical THE LITTLE TURTLE. Her one-act PROMISING was part of Metropolitan Playhouse’s East Village Festival and her comedies SOMEONE HAS TO DIE TONIGHT and PHILBERT EATS A NUT were performed at Stage Left’s DrekFest. Her comedy LIFE & DEATH & CRAP was seen this summer in the Durango Arts 10-Min Play Festival, and her comedy SOMEONE HAS TO DIE TONIGHT will be at the Hendersonville Theatre in NC in November. Pam was a contributing writer for THE ARAB-ISRAELI COMEDY HOUR (Chicago’s iO), and she produced/directed Tony-nominee Herb Schapiro’s world-premiere of THE LOVE SONG OF SAUL ALINSKY. The post-play panel discussion, featuring then-State Senator Barack Obama, was the focus of Andrew Breitbart’s final blog entry, which led to her solo show, I KILLED ANDY BREITBART. Pam received her BFA from Syracuse University, where she later served on her college’s advisory board. Originally from Bucks County, Pam resides in Chicago. She’s a proud member of The Dramatists Guild.

Drew Martin (Director) has worked for over 35 years in Chicago theatre and was Artistic Director of Stage Left (SLT) in the 1990s. Among shows Drew directed, eleven have been nominated for, and six honored with, Jeff Awards. He earned a Jeff for directing SLT’s LEANDER STILLWELL and was nominated for POLICE DEAF NEAR FAR. His passion for new work is reflected in the many world-premiere productions he has directed. Drew graduated from Dartmouth College and studied with the Royal Shakespeare Company. Drew produces corporate meetings and events nationwide through his company, Polaris Productions.

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