Great Lakes

Dispatches from Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio. and Wisconsin.

Cincinnati Shakespeare Company Welcomes 4 New Leaders

Entrances & Exits July 26, 2021 American Theatre Editors 0 Comments

The leadership team of the Ohio theatre expands in anticipation of reopening.

Steppenwolf Names Audrey Francis, Glenn Davis Co-Artistic Directors

Entrances & Exits July 22, 2021 American Theatre Editors 0 Comments

For the first time in the company’s history, the theatre’s ensemble has formally elected dual artistic leaders, one of whom is their first leader of color.

16th Street Theater Founder Ann Filmer to Step Down

Entrances & Exits July 20, 2021 Veronica Maldonado 0 Comments

She leaves after 14 years leading the theatre she founded alongside her husband, Barry Bennett.

Ike Holter May ‘Hate It Here,’ But He’s Made a Show We Can Love

Media, On the Scene July 16, 2021 Jerald Raymond Pierce 0 Comments

Part of the Goodman Theatre’s LIVE series, the new staging combines the best of theatre and live television for a unique theatrical outing.

Overworked, Underpaid, Unheard: Chicago Theatre Freelancers Speak Out

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion July 1, 2021 Yasmin Zacaria Mikhaiel with interview support by Tanuja Jagernauth 0 Comments

Behind and beyond recent reckonings at the city’s theatres are countless tales of exploitation, harm, and silencing—but it’s not too late for change.

‘The Map of Now’ Offered a Virtual Stroll Through Windy City Arts

Festivals & Gatherings, Media June 30, 2021 Jerald Raymond Pierce 0 Comments

Using the virtual platform Gather.Town, Lucky Plush Productions crafted a virtual city-wide arts festival that opened the door for potential future expansion.