Direct From Chicago
A town known for tight acting ensembles and distinctive writers may have another ace in the hole: its directors.
Category Archives: Great Lakes
Dispatches from Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio. and Wisconsin.
Stronger Together
What makes Chicago’s well-known ensemble ethos special, and where did it comes from? A new book finds some surprising answers.
How Chicago’s Scrappy Storefront Scene Sustains Itself
The reality behind Chicago’s mythic small-theatre scene: hard work, low pay, burnout—and growing signs of solidarity.
A City Divided
How Chicago’s theatre scene reflects its legacy of racism—and what can be done to fight it.
6 Chicago Theatre Workers You Should Know
From dramaturgs to directors to teachers, here are 6 Windy City artists to keep on your radar.
Regina Victor: Critiquing With Love
Armed with the idea that truth-telling and empathy don’t have to be mutually exclusive, they founded Rescripted, an independent Chicago theatre publication.
Jessica Huang Named 4 Seasons Residency Playwright
Four organizations will support Huang for a year-long residency of intensives and retreats.
Theater Latté Da Announces Musical Commission Program
The Twin Cities theatre will support the creation and development of new musicals by women and artists of color.
How Karamu House Went From Deficit to Durability
Four years ago the Cleveland theatre was losing money. Now, thanks to savvy, responsive leadership, it’s running a surplus.
Annie Dorsen Named MacArthur ‘Genius’ Fellow
The writer and director, recognized for integrating technology and artificial intelligence into her art, is also known for directing ‘Passing Strange.’
