Victory Gardens Names Ken-Matt Martin as Its New AD
Martin promises a ‘clean slate’ at the Chicago theatre famed for its playwrights ensemble, after serving as associate producer at the Goodman.
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Lanise Antoine Shelley: Following Her Intuition
Looking toward the future, Shelley hopes to create an inclusive atmosphere that cements the House Theatre of Chicago as a destination for artists to come and create.
Academy of Arts and Letters Names 2021 Rodgers Award Winners
This year’s awards were presented to the musicals ‘The Monster,’ ‘Oratorio for Living Things,’ and ‘TL;DR: Thelma Louis; Dyke Remix.’
Company One Announces Season 22 Volt Lab Writers
This year’s Volt Lab, previously known as the ‘PlayLab Unit,’ will feature a cohort of 9 writers.
LMDA Names 2020 Grant Recipients
David Clauson, Lindsay A. Jenkins, and Merlin Simard are awarded grants, with Clauson receiving the inaugural Innovation Grant.
If You Build It, They Will (Eventually) Come
Pandemic closures have provided an unexpected opportunity for some theatres to expand and improve their facilities.
Magic To Do: Performing in a Pandemic
Remembering a middle school production of ‘Pippin’ that got in just under the wire last March.
‘AntigoneNOW’: Mourning and Connection Across 4 Time Zones
How the pandemic-adjusted film resonated with, and deepened the meaning of, Sophocles’s iconic tragedy.
House Theatre of Chicago Names Lanise Antoine Shelley Its New AD
Shelley takes over for founder Nathan Allen who stepped down last fall after 20 years as artistic director.
Off The Lane Announces Ann Reinking Scholarship
The scholarship is aimed at helping to ease the financial burden of young dancers interested in moving to New York City.
