Kitchen Sink Drama in ‘Dhaba on Devon Avenue’
Madhuri Shekar’s play, about an intergenerational family tussle over a restaurant and its menu, has its belated Chicago debut in a co-production of Writers Theatre and TimeLine Theatre Company.
Category Archives: Great Lakes
Dispatches from Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio. and Wisconsin.
A New Way to Build ‘Frankenstein’
The Chicago-based nonprofit A.B.L.E.’s recent show piloted a new production process, aiming to expand the work of changing public perceptions of artists with disabilities.
In ‘Soft Target,’ It’s the Toys’ Story
Emily Kaczmarek’s new play, premiering at Detroit Public Theatre, explores gun violence through the eyes of a young girl and her toys.
People to Watch: Lolita Chakrabarti
The British playwright is all over U.S. stages this spring, with her adaptation of ‘Life of Pi’ on tour and a city-specific rewrite of her play ‘Hymn’ at Chicago Shakespeare Theater.
Victoria Podesta Named Chicago Dramatists’ Exec Director
A playwright and former chief communications officer, Podesta began her new role on Jan 1.
Kris Vire: Chicago’s Sharp-Eyed Theatre Keeper
The diligent arts journalist, who died on Nov. 18 at the age of 47, is remembered for his dedication to theatre and friends.
Michael Lluberes Steps Down From FIM Flint Repertory Theatre
After a tenure that included a name change and several acclaimed productions, he’ll leave the theatre in the interim hands of managing director Nicole Samsel.
6 Theatre Workers You Should Know
This Detroit-focused edition includes both theatremakers focused on cultivating the next generation and early-career artists showing the promise of that next wave.
Captioning Chicago
This month, Gabriela explores multilingual and nonverbal storytelling, Jerald remembers Kris Vire and celebrates Sondheim, and two care consultants share ways to recharge this winter.
For the Fans: Building Otherworld’s ‘Twihard!’
Fresh off a cabaret performance at NYC’s 54 Below, Otherworld is set to remount their hit ‘Twilight’ parody musical, continuing their streak of sci-fi and fantasy shows for Chicago audiences.
