Working It Out in Madison
A once-shaky Midwestern arts community is replanting its resources on firmer ground.
Category Archives: Great Lakes
Dispatches from Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio. and Wisconsin.
The Interrogation of Desire
Memory holds the key to playwright Christopher Shinn’s resonant dramas of the psyche.
Abigail 10 Years Later
In ‘Abigail/1702,’ Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa finds a familiar ‘Crucible’ character in dire straits.
Production Notebook: ‘Invisible Man’ at the Court Theatre
An illuminating take on Ralph Ellison’s novel, inspired by visual artists.
The Cleveland Connection
CPT’s Raymond Bobgan runs a tight ship as activist, auteur and top-flight administrator.
Triple Threats
Emily Mann and Chay Yew write and direct plays, and they run theatres. Not necessarily in that order.
Ideas, Actions, and Finding the New Mop
Theatremakers at this year’s TCG National conference gathered to face today’s challenges much as its host city, Chicago, always has: by getting down to business and building from below.
Staying Power
In Indianapolis, James Still is not just a playwright—he’s a brand.
A Beginner’s Guide to Rebecca Gilman
Don’t let the gentle demeanor fool you. Her plays are rife with murder and mayhem.
Long Distance
Anupama Chandrasekhar’s new play depicts life on the other end of the call-center line.
