This Month in Theatre History
From Jane Addams’s co-founding of Chicago’s Hull House to Jane Alexander as a fictional first female Supreme Court justice, October has been a notable month for theatre.
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We Are Our Culture
Hierarchical leadership and ‘best practices’ from 20, even 10 years ago, are no longer able to solve the challenges facing our field today.
6 Theatre Workers You Should Know
From a lighting designer/electrician in Texas to a costumer in Chicago, here are some folks you should have on your radar.
Theatre’s Silence Breakers
Six people who came forward with stories of harassment at the theatre, and where they are now.
Writers Theatre’s 2018-19 Season to Feature ‘Witch’ World Premiere
Jen Silverman’s Jacobean drama centers a season that opens with ‘Vietgone’ and closes with ‘Next to Normal.’
To Own or to Rent? That Is the Question
Each path has its pros and cons, its complications and its trade-offs, as these case studies show.
Writers Theatre’s 2017-18 Season to Feature ‘Trevor’ Musical
The lineup will open with a new musical from Dan Collins and Julianne Wick Davis based on an Oscar-winning short film.
Love or Money: How About Both?
Above and beyond union efforts, some U.S. theatres are making better compensation a central mission.
Is the Ticket Price Right?
Ticket pricing equilibrium is an ever-elusive puzzle for theatre managers. How do you find the sweet spot?
‘Dreamgirls’ and ‘Tempest’ Win Big at 2016 Equity Jeff Awards
Chicago Equity theatre was honored at the annual ceremony on Monday night.