Lisa Portes Joins Theatre Communications Group Board of Directors
Chicago director and educator Lisa Portes was named one of six new members to the Theatre Communications Group board of directors.
A-List Cast Delivers in THE GOOD PERSON OF SZECHWAN
Bertolt Brecht’s tale of doomed do-gooder Shen Te in THE GOOD PERSON OF SZECHWAN is as timeless as it is poignant.
Doing Too Much
I am recently back from vacation and under the spell cast by days of few interruptions and simple choices. I am, in short—relaxed. And as sometimes happens after a period of decompressing and unplugging, I wonder how I can’t do a better job of holding on to this feeling upon my return.
Arts Alliance Illinois Names New Executive Director
Following an extensive nationwide search Arts Alliance Illinois announced today that Claire Rice has been named new Executive Director.
Steppenwolf, Northlight and Victory Gardens Receive Edgerton Grant
The one-time grants range from $5,000 to $75,000 awards and totaling $580,000, allow productions extra time in the development and rehearsal of new plays with the entire creative team, helping to extend the life of the play after its first run.
Spiel Chicago Episode Five: Sindy Castro
This week, Smyra interviewed with Sindy Castro, actress and arts educator here in Chicago.
Theater Wit Announces Rest of 16-17 Season
Theater Wit Artistic Director Jeremy Wechsler announced today the balance of the company’s 2016-17 “smart art” line-up.
The Comrades Announce DYING CITY Cast
The Comrades have announced the cast and creative team for DYING CITY by Christopher Shinn, the second show in their inaugural season.
ASL Adaptation of ART Added to Steppenwolf’s LookOut Series
In this unique staged reading, the play will be performed simultaneously in ASL and Spoken English, matching Yasmina Reza’s prose with the visual language of ASL.
Season of Concern Distributes $80,000 to Chicago-Based AIDS Service Organizations
Grant awards are distributed annually and support a variety of essential programs and services for those in the Chicago community in need.