Category Archives: Great Lakes

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

Know a Theatre: Black Ensemble Theater of Chicago

This Windy City theatre works to eradicate racism and unite audiences through its performances and educational programming.

The company’s resident stage manager has stepped into the new leadership role.

Goodwin receives the opportunity to develop his script ‘HYPE MAN’ at the American Blues Theater.

The theatre’s new Rush&Ride program merges same-day tickets with car services, and it’s literally driving more patrons to the theatre.

From shadow puppetry to chamber operas, here are some experimental theatre festivals taking place this month.

The former Route 66 Theatre business manager succeeds Dean Carpenter in the role.

The season will feature four productions at the company’s outdoor summer venue, and a world premiere musical this fall.

In this excerpt from ‘Steppenwolf Theatre Company of Chicago: In Their Own Words,’ the ensemble recounts their first Broadway transfer.

The program will offer developmental resources for playwrights who aren’t pursuing MFAs.

Daniels will begin her new post at the Windy City theatre in January.