Collaboraction Moves Toward The Light
Now in its third year, the theatre’s youth program offers young artists a chance to create art at the intersection of performance and social change.
All Stories About Collaboraction
How to THRIVE! in a Time of Crisis
TCG’s recent virtual gathering convened theatres of color to offer stories of hope, share practices and critiques, and build collective understanding.
Chicago’s Collaboraction Launches Mental Health PSA Effort
While theatres remain dark, the company has started Call Time to advocate for mental wellness support for theatre workers.
Kerry Reid, Windy City Witness
The longtime critic and reporter, now theatre and dance editor at the Chicago Reader, gives her take on the city’s vibrant, often misunderstood theatre scene.
Collaboraction Names Marcus Robinson Managing Director
Robinson will bring his experience with community development and social justice to the arts organization.
Teens Devise Plays on Issues That Matter to Them
Theatre companies who help youth make work out of their own concerns are empowering them for life as well.
Chicago Theatre’s Gender Breakdown (It’s Not Good)
A study of a recent season in the Windy City found that women wrote just 25 percent of plays and directed 36 percent.
Kimberly Senior Is Just Getting Started
The director, who receives the Alan Schneider Director Award at #TCG16, talks about her self-starting career and artistic restlessness.
Darcy Addison Named Executive Director of Collaboraction
As part of an expansion of the company and its mission, she will share leadership with founding artistic director Anthony Moseley.
How Chicago Theatre Week Builds Audiences for Theatres Big and Small
The event offers $15-30 tickets to more than 100 productions at Chicago theatres, and experts and theatre leaders say it’s putting more (and new) butts in seats.
