Great Lakes

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

Raven Theatre Names Markie Gray Managing Director

Gray’s tenure will begin on July 1, 2020.

Dolores Díaz, Kristin Idaszak, Osiris Khepera, and David Rhee will be in residence through Jan. 2022.

The Chicago company records a starry, large-cast revival of Arthur Miller’s late work, set amid economic hardship that has fresh resonance.

With ‘The Minutes’ on hold, Pendleton is passing time with ‘The American Clock’ and Zoom scene study classes.

Erica Daniels and Steve Miller are leaving their posts at Victory Gardens after weeks of controversy.

Performer Leah Urzendowski talks Neo-Futurism, clowning during coronavirus, and bringing joy through movement.

Calamity West, Regina Victor, and Justin J. Sacramone will join the Chicago company.

Dates and venues for the 2020-21 season will be announced throughout the year to allow flexibility.

After 9 years at Victory Gardens, the writer/director reflects on what he’s learned from running, and fighting for, a theatre in Chicago.

Flanagan succeeds David Schmitz to become the first woman to hold the title in the company’s 45-year history.