Bri Sudia – Crafting Her Own Path in Chicago Theater
“I wasn’t really going to be an actor,” Bri Sudia insists. When I got a chance to interview her over the phone, she was fresh from rehearsal, stretching out after a long day at the Goodman, where she stars as Ruth Sherwood in the Mary Zimmerman-directed WONDERFUL TOWN.
Gift Launches New Play Residency: 4802
The Gift Theatre has announced the launch of 4802—the new play research and development wing named after its storefront address located on N Milwaukee Ave in Jefferson Park. In 4802, Chicago-based artists and artistic teams will be given residencies in the Gift Theatre’s 40-seat storefront, providing dedicated tailor-made time, space,...
Jackie Taylor Recieves Fifth Star Award
Jackie Taylor, founder and CEO of Black Ensemble Theater, was honored with the Fifth Star Award from the City of Chicago and Allstate Insurance Company, at a ceromony held earlier this evening at Millennium Park. Hosted by the Q Brothers, the event featured tribute performances by Black Ensemble Theater and...
Sideshow Announces Casting for GIVE IT ALL BACK by Calamity West
Cast of Sideshow Theatre Company’s world premiere of GIVE IT ALL BACK Sideshow Theatre Company has announced casting for the world premiere of GIVE IT ALL BACK by Calamity West, directed by artistic associate Marti Lyons. The production will feature Matt Fletcher, Andrew Goetten, McKenzie Chinn, Lindsey Kite, Paloma Nozicka,...
Goodman’s Full NEW STAGES Schedule and Casting Announced
Casting is complete for the three “developmental productions” featured in Goodman Theatre’s 13thannual New Stages festival, a free celebration of new works by both established and emerging playwrights. The three plays, which are staged in repertory with modest production values following three weeks of rehearsal, include BLUE SKIES PROCESS by Abe...
Albany Park Theatre Project and Third Rail Projects – Developing LEARNING CURVE
LEARNING CURVE, an immersive, original show about Chicago public schools, seems a natural fit for Albany Park Theatre Project. But why now?
Jacqueline Stone and the Future of Emerald City Theatre
If you were to ask Jacqueline Stone, the new artistic director of Emerald City Theatre, why she makes theatre for young audiences, she would likely tell you about a deep-set sense of civic and artistic responsibility.
HAVING IT ALL – A Hilariously Real Combination of Storytelling and Improv
Is “Having It All” as straightforward a concept as having a fulfilling career/love life/family? Who decides what “it” is anyways? Why is this question rarely if ever pointed at men?
American Blues Announces New Ensemble Member and Artistic Affiliates
Pictured: new American Blues Theater ensemble member Darren Canady. American Blues Theater announced today the addition of a new Ensemble member and three new Artistic Affiliates. Joining the Ensemble is playwright Darren Canady, whose world-premiere commission TRANSit is currently playing at American Blues. Joining the team of Artistic Affiliates is...
BoHo Announces 2017 Season
Colette Todd and Gilbert Domally in BoHo Theatre’s current production of NEXT TO NORMAL (Amy Boyle) For its 14th season, BoHo Theatre has announced a slate which it says focuses on “emotional human relationships.” BoHo’s 2017 season will feature the subversive satire musical URINETOWN, the Pulitzer Prize-nominated drama THREE DAYS...