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Article: Splinter Group Plans Big for Beckett Fest

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December 18, 1995
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Can a small but ambitious storefront theater burst into Chicago's theatrical big-time with a budget of about $240,000, a handful of stars and a repertoire devoted entirely to the works of Samuel Beckett?

That's what the Splinter Group Theatre Company is well on its way to attempting. John Mahoney, of "Frasier" fame, has signed on, and the company is negotiating with John Larroquette, best known for his TV work but an ardent Beckett fan. Tune in later this spring to see if they carry it off.

Led by Marc Rosenbush and Matt O'Brien, the Splinter Group has staged an annual Buckets O'Beckett Festival for several years. Working out of a funky little storefront space on West Division, the ...

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