Holding Down the Fort: Lessons from Steppenwolf’s New Work and GALA Hispanic’s History
A video convo and a Q&A with leaders of two storied companies celebrating 50 years and championing new works.
All Stories About Steppenwolf Theatre Company
The Company Way: What Happened to the Acting Ensemble Ideal
When the resident company model was more prevalent in U.S. theatres, actors had the chance to put down roots in a community. Is that dream over?
This Month in Theatre History
April highlights include 19th-century queer theatre history, the Pulitzer changing the rules, and a leading Chicago theatre company finding their home.
Sondheim Foundation to Support Mental Health Clinic and Arts Orgs
The Horowitz-Sondheim Clinic will offer affordable psychological help to writers, while grants for Steppenwolf, Playwrights’ Center, Millay Arts, and Rhinebeck will support artists’ new work.
Lois Smith and the Work That Endures
The 95-year-old actor reflects on her rich and rewarding stage career, and the life it drew from and made for her.
She Built Herself a Home
Ahead of concerts at Steppenwolf and Ravinia, Kelli O’Hara reflects on her journey, artistry and breath work, and the “service” of performing.
Questions and Anniversaries
This month in Chicago, a rundown of theatre companies’ anniversaries, a lament for Victory Gardens, and a celebration of disability representation.
How the 2 Sides of Lisa D’Amour Are Fused in ‘Frozen Section’
Her new play at the Catastrophic Theatre draws on both the experimental sensibility of PearlDamour and on the unsettled naturalism of ‘Detroit.’
Atlantic Theater Strike May Be Just the Beginning
A stagehands’ walkout at the Off-Broadway theatre is just one of several union efforts at nonprofit theatres nationwide.
A Song That Old Was Sung
This month, Gabriela describes visceral reactions to Chicago stages, Jerald highlights Steppenwolf, plus we get a Halloween preview from two local costume designers.
