Bad Mule, Inc. Live Reading & Film Festival From the Creator of Mike & Molly

Bad Mule presents an exclusive, one-night only event, featuring a double bill of fun! Join us for a screening of select, award-winning animated and live action short films from both local and non-local filmmakers, produced by writer and director Mark Roberts’ multimedia playground, Bad Mule, Inc.

The screening also includes the world premiere of previously unreleased films with performances from Emmy Award-winning actor Joe Pantoliano (The Sopranos), nine-time Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter Ray Benson (Asleep at the Wheel), social impact and musical artist Nikki Lynette (GET OUT ALIVE) and more.

The screening is followed by a live reading and recording of Bad Mule Rag Vol. 3, a series of comedic and thoughtful poems written and performed by Roberts (creator of the CBS sitcom Mike & Molly), directed and performed by Lindsey Noel Whiting (Manual Cinema, Chicago Shakespeare Theater) and featuring musical accompaniment from Casey McGrath (Fiddlerock!)

Admission is FREE and includes one Bad Mule signature cocktail and assorted Bad Mule schwag. See you on the red carpet!

RSVP at chopintheatre.com or Eventbrite.com

Doors @ 6:30.

Performance @ 7:30 p.m.