How Chicago’s Scrappy Storefront Scene Sustains Itself
The reality behind Chicago’s mythic small-theatre scene: hard work, low pay, burnout—and growing signs of solidarity.
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The reality behind Chicago’s mythic small-theatre scene: hard work, low pay, burnout—and growing signs of solidarity.
From dumpster diving to performing in parks, how 6 theatre companies performed miracles on tiny budgets.
The new musical on Broadway follows on the heels of ‘Fun Home’ and ‘Indecent’ to show that bi/pan/queer/lesbian women have stories worth telling.