 Chicago’s Horror Theatre Revives Experimental Play about Childhood Violence. Originally presented by legendary company, The Hypocrites, Sean Graney’s play is back in Chicago! October 19th, 2025 CHICAGO, IL This November, go back to grade school with Bump in the Night Theatre’s latest production, The 4th Graders Present an Unnamed Love Suicide by Sean Graney. Opening November 6th at Facility Theatre, this surprising play is equal parts hysterical and horrifying. Fourth grader Johnny shoots himself, leaving behind a play as a suicide note that the kids in his class are forced to perform as a memorial. As friends and bullies assume the roles of Johnny and his classmates, a heartbreaking, darkly curious story emerges, offering a glimpse into the motivation behind Johnny's actions. In Sean Graney’s The 4th Graders Present An Unnamed Love-Suicide, the tragedy of Johnny’s death and his poetically troubling wishes for revenge make this provocative new play a poignant perspective on growing up, peer pressure, and self-worth. Directed by Hannah Ottenfeld (they/she) The 4th Graders Present an Unnamed Love-Suicide features scenic and sound design by Artistic Director Garrett Michael McCann (he/him), lighting design by Chelsea Strebe (they/she), Costume Design by Dita Frank (any), Violence and Intimacy Direction by Erin Sheets (she/her), Props Design by Al Joritz (he/him), Original Music by Taylor Cook (he/him) and dramaturgy by Maddie Curtain (she/her). The talented cast of adults playing our fourth graders include Antonio Cruz (they/he/she), Charlee Amacher (she/her), Quinn Leary(he/him), Francesca Zaccor (she/her), Maura Fawley (she/her), Macee Maddox (she/her), Ella Gatlin (she/her), & Al Duffy (they/them). The 4th Graders Present an Unnamed Love-Suicide runs from November 6th to November 30th at Facility Theatre (1138 N California Ave.) Bump in the Night Theatre is a horror theatre company dedicated to the mysterious, magical, and macabre. BITN began hosting events in 2023. Tickets are $25 for evening performances and $20 for select matinees. Showtimes: November 6th, 7th, 8th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 24th & 29th at 7:30pm November 9th, 23rd, & 30th at 3:00pm This production contains graphic depictions of violence/abuse, bullying, body-shaming, blood, imagery of suicide and gun violence. Visit bumpinthenightchi.com for tickets and more information. For further information, contact: Garrett McCann, Artistic Director [email protected]  
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