Collaboraction kicks off its 15th anniversary season with the Chicago premiere of “1001,” a provocative, funny and fast-paced post-modern retelling of “The Arabian Nights” written by critically acclaimed New York-based playwright Jason Grote and directed by Seth Bockley. Sexy and surreal, “1001” is a theatrical mash-up that mixes Middle East politics with a modern tale of young love, asking the question “Can passion conquer history?” A six-actor ensemble plays a dizzying variety of roles, including the fabled princess Scheherezade, a Palestinian businessman, Sindbad the sailor, an American Jew named Alan, Gustave Flaubert, a princess with a lisp and even Osama Bin Laden. Featuring Collaboraction's signature blend of modern media and visceral storytelling, this moving and hilarious intimate production promises to take audiences on a theatrical journey into uncharted territory. “1001” previews run Thursday, Sept. 9 – Sunday, Sept. 12. Press night is Monday, Sept. 13 at 7:30 p.m. The regular run continues through Saturday, Oct. 9 at the Chopin Theatre, 1543 W. Division St. The show schedule is Thursday-Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. There is an additional performance Monday, Oct. 4 at 7:30 p.m.