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FULLY COMMITTED is based on characters Becky Mode developed with actor Mark Setlock from their experiences working in New York's restaurant scene. The play was developed at the Adirondack Theatre Festival in 1998 and received its world premiere in September 1999 at the Vineyard Theatre, NYC. The production then moved to the Cherry Lane Theatre where it enjoyed a long Off-Broadway run.  In 2016, FULLY COMMITTED made its Broadway debut starring Jesse Tyler Ferguson. This production at the Den is the first time FULLY COMMITTED has been seen in Chicago in more than 25 years.
The production team for FULLY COMMITTED includes Shane Hogan (Stage Manager), Bethany Hart (Dialect and Vocal Coach), and Jeremiah Barr (Technical Director).

FULLY COMMITTED will be performed at The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, from March 13-28, 2026, with performances Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $26.00 (including fees) and are on sale now at https://tickets.thedentheatre.com/event/fully-committed-7sf8qi and The Den Box Office.

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Chicago premiere of NICE GIRL (Raven Theatre), THE BRIG (Mary Arrchie), SIC TRANSIT MUNDI (Jackalope Theatre), THE MANDRAKE (Commedia Beauregard), THE WIND AND THE WILLOWS, WIZARD OF OZ, WEREWOLF'S CURSE (Theatre-Hikes). Webseries: BRUJOS, DUDES, COFFEE TALK, THE DREAMERS, ASHTRAY. Commercial: "Night Ledge" Illinois Tourism. Training: Columbia College Chicago, The Second City's Comedy Studies Program, The Green Room Studio. Check out his artwork on Instagram @newqcartoons

Becky Mode (Playwright) is a playwright, screenwriter, and television producer. Her TV work includes writing and producing on acclaimed series such as UNBELIEVABLE, FLEISHMAN IS IN TROUBLE, SMASH, GEORGE & TAMMY, and PALM ROYALE. She has also developed pilots for multiple networks and contributed to projects for Netflix, Hulu, Showtime, and Apple TV+.

Derek Bertelsen (Producer/Director) is a Chicago-based theater kid. Previously co-founder/artistic director of The Comrades (2016-2020); member and co-artistic director for AstonRep Theatre Company (2012-2023); and a founding member / artistic associate with Pride Films & Plays (2012-2015). Recent directing credits include THE PILLOWMAN, BURIED CHILD (Best Play Jeff nomination), EQUUS, THE LIEUTENANT OF INISHMORE, GOD OF CARNAGE, DOUBT, and many more with AstonRep. With The Comrades, the world premiere of ROAST, PRELUDE TO A KISS, Chicago premiere of MARY-KATE OLSEN IS IN LOVE. Also DESIGN FOR LIVING and THE CHILDREN'S HOUR with PFP. Asst. directed at Goodman Theater, Steppenwolf, and Bailiwick. Training: Second City, Chicago Filmmakers, BFA Millikin University. Regional: Festival 56 in Princeton IL; Timber Lake Playhouse in Mt Carroll IL; and Shawnee Theatre in Bloomfield IN. Short Film: Rusty Pipe.