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.
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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.
BoHo Theatre and the ‘Brutal Calculus’ of Chicago Storefronts
Struggling to draw funding and audiences while aiming for the goal of livable wages, companies like 20-year-old BoHo Theatre are making an exit.
Raven Theatre Names Sarah Slight to Be New Artistic Director
A dramaturg by nature, Slight hopes to build on Raven’s commissions and its commitment to its local community.
Winds of Change in the Windy City
AT’s new Chicago editors check in on happenings at theatres large and small: openings, closings, notable folks, and assorted chisme.
It’s Not Just ‘Another Marriage’ for Kate Arrington
With her playwriting debut, the Steppenwolf ensemble member explores what happens after most stories end.
6 Theatre Workers You Should Know
From board liaisons and theatre administrators to performers and activists, these 6 folks have brought their talent to Chicago’s stages.
Barbara Gaines: Finding Her Own Dream Time
After 37 years at the helm of Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Gaines has found the right time to step away from the company she founded.
