From Chicago: A Ghost Light Through the Dark
A new movie centers Chicago theatre and theatremakers, plus news from the region and thoughts from artists Dolores Díaz and Alice da Cunha.
Stories by Gabriela Furtado Coutinho
Gabriela Furtado Coutinho is the digital editor of American Theatre, as well as an actor, playwright, and poet. She guest lectures at her alma mater Northwestern University and feels grateful for previous work with The Kennedy Center and Emmy’s / Television Academy. She creates and laughs across three native languages.
Bramble Theatre Company’s Lofty Ambitions
Putting down roots in Chicago’s Andersonville neighborhood, the Bramble Arts Loft is both a home for the theatre company and a community-centered rental space.
Grown in Chicago
In this month’s Chicago newsletter, theatremakers Jillian Leff and Joel Willison share what inspires them and the American Theatre team invites you to join us for a special event in the city.
Ten Thousand Things Artistic Director Marcela Lorca to Step Down
Set to depart at the end of 2024 after six years at the helm, Lorca discusses her people-centered approach and love for the company.
6 Theatre Workers You Should Know
This Miami-focused roundup includes folks focused on developing Latine work, stage management, lighting design, immersive theatre, and more.
From Chicago, Contraction and Expansion
This month, theatres are still making tough programming choices as they look hopefully toward growing into the future, plus thoughts from Willow James and Tiffany Keane Schaefer.
Tomorrow’s Tamoras and Titanias: How to Heal the High School Space
High school theatre programs have often been sites of harm, particularly for femme and non-binary kids of color, but some are paving a better path forward.
Jennifer Morrison Realizes a Childhood Dream
The film and television actor talks returning to Chicago, acting training, and tackling Margaret Atwood’s ‘The Penelopiad’ at the Goodman.
From Chicago, the Infectiousness of Joy
This month, we look at joy as a candle in the darkness and hear from artists Yao Nana Dogbe and Michelle Renee Bester.
Best Damn Book Shop: The Understudy’s New Frontier
Nearing its first birthday, the Chicago bookstore stages a show in its space, by a playwright who’s logged some quality writing at the café.
