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.
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. A Brazilian immigrant, she creates and laughs across three native languages.
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.
From Chicago: Retirement, and a Hope for Local Hits
As we start the new year, we, along with theatremakers Owais Ahmed and Mikael Burke, are dreaming about what future theatre might hold.
Plateias Cheias: Report from Brazil
In Rio, Curitiba, and São Paulo, theatre spills into the streets as part of an ongoing effort to expand access and expression across Brazil’s socioeconomic and political divides.
From Chicago: Quotes for the New Year
As we wrap up the year, we look back at some memorable moments, celebrate the Joffrey Ballet’s costume crew, and hear from artists J.G. Smith and Drew Dir.
Adventuring Through Chicago’s Holiday Offerings
As we enter the holiday season, we celebrate taking risks on potentially life-changing works.
Joe Mazza’s Brave Lens
How one iconic Chicago theatre photographer captures the ‘now’ not only with his camera but with his whole body and soul.
Who Chicago Is, According to Locals and Out-of-Towners
Why so many Broadway-bound tryouts come through here, and why Chicago artists stay committed to the work in spite of the odds.
