Chicago Area Arts Organizations Receive 1.4MM in NEA Grants
Over $1.4 million is slated for 47 Chicago-area arts organizations, in grants ranging from $10,000 to $100,000.
Kia Corthron Is Eclipse’s Featured Playwright for 2017
As Eclipse celebrates our 25th anniversary season, the ensemble is excited to present the works of an essential voice in contemporary American theater,” said Eclipse’s Artistic Director Nathaniel Swift.
Cast and Creatives Announced for WAITING FOR GODOT
Pictured: Christopher Acevedo. Tympanic Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for their Winter production of Beckett’s WAITING FOR GODOT. Directed by Aaron Mays, the production features Christopher Acevedo (Vladimir), Felipe Carrasco (Estragon), Christian Castro (Pozzo), Jordan Arredondo (Lucky), and Raymond Hutchison (Boy). The creative team includes Kelsey Chigas (assistant director), Eleanor...
Erica Daniels Named Managing Director at Victory Gardens
Pictured: Erica Daniels. Artistic Director Chay Yew and Board President Steven Miller announced today the appointment of the theater’s new Managing Director, Erica Daniels. Daniels said “I have long admired the work of Chay Yew and the staff and artists at Victory Gardens. It is a thrill for me to join...
DEEP IN THE HEART OF TUNA Has Cast and Production Team
(l-r) Grant Drager and Anthony Whitaker. New American Folk Theatre has announced the cast and production team for their Midwest premiere of DEEP IN THE HEART OF TUNA Ed Howard, Joe Sears and Jaston Williams. Directed by Derek Van Barham, the production features company members Grant Drager and Anthony Whitaker. The production team includes Kate...
NYC and SF TOO MUCH LIGHT Close, Neos Collaborate on Replacement
The Neo-Futurists companies in Chicago, New York and San Francisco announced today a collaboration on a new late-night show, which will debut at each location next month. The production replaces Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind, the show the ensembles have performed non-stop for 28, 12 and three years, respectively....
Oracle Productions Closes After 11 Years
Oracle has been a champion of “public access theater” for the past 6 years, in which all tickets are free.
Rivendell Has Its WINTER Cast and Creative Team
Pictured: Barbara E. Robertson. Rivendell Theatre Ensemble has announced casting for the world premiere of Julie Jensen’s WINTER. Co-directed by Megan Carney and Mark Ulrich, the production features Barbara E. Robertson (Annis), Sean Cooper (Roddy), Steve Haggard (Evan), Martasia Jones (LD) and Dan Flannery (Robeck). The creative team includes Elvia Moreno (scenic design),...
Free Street and Old Town School of Folk Music Win Joyce Awards
Pictured: Ricardo Gamboa Two collaborations between artists of color and cultural organizations in Chicago have each won $50,000 from The Joyce Foundation’s annual Joyce Awards competition. Free Street Theater will commission a new play, MEET JUAN(ITO) DOE, from playwright Ricardo Gamboa, and Chicago’s Old Town School of Folk Music will...