All Stories About Monty Cole

Film Noir as a Key to Adrienne Kennedy’s Style

The director of the world premiere of ‘Etta and Ella on the Upper West Side’ shares what unlocked this haunting play for him and the creative team.

This week’s offerings include dystopian futurism, bipartisan Shakespeare, a coke-addled one-act, a global festival, and more.

Monty Cole, Georgette Kelly, Exal Iraheta, and Alex Lubischer will have readings in the all-digital festival.

Four Chicago-based writers will develop new works as part of the year-long residency.