McHenry County College to Premier Jay Geller's Play

Submitted by Donna Bieschke, Office of Marketing & Public Relations at McHenry County College

The Black Box Theatre at McHenry County College will present the world premiere of “What Am I Going to Do Now?” by Jay Geller.  This one-person show, written by and featuring Jay Geller, instructor of theatre at McHenry County College, tells the story of one man’s journey through grief and healing. 

In 2000, Jay Geller woke up to discover that his beloved wife, Suzanne, had passed away in her sleep.  This play chronicles his voyage as a single parent of two young girls and his struggle to find a sense of normalcy in his life.  In honest and straightforward detail, Jay divulges how he dealt with his grief, raised his two daughters, ventured into the world of middle-aged dating and finally found love again.

“What Am I Going to do Now?” is directed by Ian Streicher of Chicago with Annie Rezac of Cary as associate director, set design by Sue Lewis of Crystal Lake, lighting design by Rick Amundsen of Woodstock, original music by Michael Hillstrom of Woodstock, Pete Lilly of Huntley as digital director, Paul Bayer of Crystal Lake as projector director and stage manager Ashley Brown of Cary.

This poignant and humorous production will open at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 27 and continue on Jan. 28 and Feb. 4-5.

Tickets are $5 for all performances.