Tough Love and Liberation
In our Spring issue, we look at some long-standing structural and systemic challenges facing the regional theatre movement—and celebrate the luminous new work still being made in spite of them.
All Stories About Brian Quijada
Loop Dreams: The Long Journey of ‘Mexodus’
How Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson’s historical musical went from concept album to crackling live show to audio play with a timely tale of migrant and fugitive solidarity.
Coffee Chronicles
A playwright travels to his parents’ home country and plants the seeds for a new play with Hero Theatre’s Nuestro Planeta project.
Featured Contributors, Fall 2023
An essay interrogating a hit musical about Filipino history, and a profile of 2 fascinating Chicagoland theatremakers.
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.
1st Stage Announces Commissions of Solo Work
The Virginia company has commissioned 11 artists from across the country to develop new solo works.
New York Stage and Film Announces 2020 Artists-in-Residence
The program is being expanded this year in response to the ongoing pandemic.
Beyond ‘West Side Story’: Latinx Actors Hit New Heights
Working Latinx actors discuss how far the theatre industry has come and the ways it can still grow.
‘Dreamgirls’ and ‘Tempest’ Win Big at 2016 Equity Jeff Awards
Chicago Equity theatre was honored at the annual ceremony on Monday night.
