Miersten Wolf is the newest production of The Drinking & Writing Theater in 2024!
Written by cofounder of The Drinking & Writing Theater Steve Mosqueda, Miersten Wolf tells the story of how one night during the pandemic Steve had a dream and met a mysterious woman. She was wearing a leopard coat and sipped on a sloe gin fizz. He approached her and asked if they knew each other. When she said yes, Steve asked what her name was to which she replied, “Miersten, Miersten Wolf.” And then he woke up! He was so intrigued by this chance meeting he wrote a song about her. He didn’t think much about it and continued to write other songs because that’s what he mostly did during the pandemic, practice guitar and write songs in his basement. He eventually realized the songs he was writing were somehow connected to the mysterious woman in his dream. So he decided to put this collection of songs together and create the musical, “Miersten Wolf”!
Along with Steve’s 10 original songs, the story of Miersten Wolf involves personal stories, anecdotes and the history of Chicago’s water supply. As well as the forgotten tragedy of the 1909 water crib fire that took the lives of at least 70 workers on the icy waters of Lake Michigan.
Featuring Carolyn Benjamin, Steve Mosqueda and Alison Connelly! Directed by Phil Ridarelli!
Original live music! Chicago History! Drinking! What more could you want?
The next show will take place Tuesday, October 8th , 7:30 pm, at Simon’s Tavern, 5210 N. Clark Street, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60640