Georgette Verdin, After Interrobang
A rising Chicago director closes the door on a chapter of growth, and on the company that had been her artistic home, while opening up new possibilities.
Category Archives: Great Lakes
Dispatches from Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio. and Wisconsin.
Dos Hermanos Sueñan: Marvin and Brian Quijada’s Shared Story
Their styles may differ, but these Chicago-bred brothers have honored their history and innovated for the future with works made together and apart.
A Warehouse Becomes a Home in ‘Port of Entry’
Albany Park Theater Project partnered with Third Rail Projects to create a new immersive production that invites audiences into apartments in one of Chicago’s most diverse neighborhoods.
A New Old West in ‘Shane’
In her new version for Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park and the Guthrie, Karen Zacarías and a resourceful team stage the classic tale the way she always imagined it.
Chicago Theatre’s Phoenix Era
During a difficult time in Chicago theatre, we look at the current struggles of local theatres and the promise of theatre sustaining moving forward.
Edward Hall, Kimberly Motes Named Leaders of Chicago Shakespeare Theater
Succeeding leadership that had steered the organization for over 3 decades, Hall and Motes will step into their new roles in October.
Braden Abraham: In Dialogue With Audiences
Joining Writers Theatre after running Seattle Rep has reconnected him to his youthful love for making theatre, but he knows there’s still much work to be done.
Booze, Bard, Union Card: Drunk Shakespeare Troupes Get Organized
A spark that started in Chicago has caught fire around the country, as both staff and performers for Drunk Shakespeare join Actors’ Equity.
Sarah Siddons Society Announces New Grant Opportunity
The Chicago organization will offer 10 emerging theatremakers grants of $500 each.
NAATC Opens New Doors for Indy Theatremakers
The first Equity house run by and for Black artists in Indianapolis, Naptown African American Theatre Collective has made ambitious plans and lined up the support to realize them.
