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Sideshow Theatre Company Announces Virtual 2021 Season

The season will feature multiple play readings with customized digital party experiences, including live-streamed D&D games.

The inaugural recipient is Tyla Abercrumbie, whose work will receive workshops and readings at Raven.

This year, USA named 7 theatre and performance artists as part of its largest ever fellowship class.

The Wisconsin theatre hopes to begin in-person performances by the end of April.

Linda Fortunato has been named associate artistic director, and will take over for Vinkler at the end of the 2021 season.

The pandemic has given the Chicago playwright a chance to step back and rethink his approach—and he hopes theatres are doing the same.

The Rep Rising Relief Campaign launched to help both the Rep and regional artists during COVID-19.

The theatre has postponed its production of August Wilson’s ‘Two Trains Running’ and will offer Windy City premiere of ‘Theatre for One.’

The Chicago company hopes to reopen in the fall with a world premiere from Joshua Allen.

The Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation and the Walder Foundation have awarded AAAA funds to support an executive director.