Abby Marcus Named Managing Director of Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
An experienced producer and arts administrator, she’ll replace Buzz Ward, who’s retiring after 29 years in the post.
Great Lakes
Dispatches from Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio. and Wisconsin.
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park Announces Spring Season
The season will feature a combination of indoor, outdoor, streaming, and audio productions.
Milwaukee Rep Announces Updated 2021-22 Season
The updated season includes two new plays by Dael Orlandersmith.
Under Jon Carr, Second City Looks For a Second Wind
With a new leader and new owners, the Chicago comedy staple has expanded its digital reach while reorienting for the future and readying a live return.
Coya Paz Brownrigg Named Interim Dean of DePaul Theatre School
Paz Brownrigg, who has been with DePaul since 2008, will step in following the departure of John Culbert.
Yussef El Guindi Awarded 2021 Blue Ink Playwriting Award
Yussef El Guindi’s play ‘Refugee Rhapsody’ will receive a staged reading as part of the virtual 2021 Blue Ink Playwriting Festival.
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.
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.
Cleveland Public Theatre Announces Spring Season
The season will feature virtual staged readings of multiple new works in development.
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.
