A Red Orchid Theatre Presents New Play 'The Targeted'

Tragicomedy about community directed by Grace Dolezal-Ng runs May 7 - June 14, 2026.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 2:35am

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An abstract, geometric composition in shades of red, black, and white, using stark, jagged cut-out shapes to conceptually represent the themes of persecution and surveillance explored in the new play 'The Targeted'.A Red Orchid Theatre's world premiere production explores the plight of 'Targeted Individuals' through a visually striking, minimalist lens.Chicago Today

A Red Orchid Theatre is concluding its 33rd season with the world premiere of Hanna Kime's new play 'The Targeted', a tragicomedy about a gathering of 'Targeted Individuals' - people who believe they are victims of a vast, covert program of systematic torture, surveillance and harassment by global powers. The play, directed by Grace Dolezal-Ng, will run from May 7 to June 14, 2026 at The Chopin Theatre Mainstage in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood.

Why it matters

This new play explores the experiences and perspectives of 'Targeted Individuals', a growing community of people who believe they are being systematically persecuted, despite a lack of clear evidence. The production aims to bring awareness to their plight and the complex issues surrounding their beliefs and struggles.

The details

The Targeted will feature Ensemble Members Kirsten Fitzgerald, Lawrence Grimm, Sadieh Rifai and Natalie West, along with Glenn Obrero and Stephanie Shum. Previews begin on May 7, with the press opening on May 17. The regular run continues through June 14, with performances on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

  • Previews begin on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
  • Press opening is on Sunday, May 17, 2026.
  • Regular run continues through Sunday, June 14, 2026.

The players

A Red Orchid Theatre

A renowned Chicago theater company that has served as an artistic focal point in the Old Town community since 1993, known for its fearless approach to performance and design.

Hanna Kime

The playwright of the new play 'The Targeted'.

Grace Dolezal-Ng

The director of 'The Targeted'.

Kirsten Fitzgerald

An ensemble member of A Red Orchid Theatre, appearing in 'The Targeted'.

Lawrence Grimm

An ensemble member of A Red Orchid Theatre, appearing in 'The Targeted'.

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What’s next

Tickets for 'The Targeted' are on sale now at aredorchidtheatre.org or by calling (312) 943-8722. Season subscriptions are also currently available.

The takeaway

This new play from A Red Orchid Theatre aims to shed light on the experiences and perspectives of 'Targeted Individuals', a growing community of people who believe they are being systematically persecuted, in order to bring awareness to their plight and the complex issues surrounding their beliefs and struggles.