Tales From Behind the Scenes
Five folks who help the show go on recall memorable points on their path.
All Stories About About Face Theatre
6 Theatres Partner for Black Trans Women Play Festival
Now in its fifth year, this digital festival marks the first cross-theatre partnership and will be available to stream starting Nov. 18.
About Face Announces 25th Anniversary Season
The theatre’s 2020-21 season will feature a virtual festival and a planned return to in-person theatre with Samantha Mueller’s ‘Laced.’
Stronger Together
What makes Chicago’s well-known ensemble ethos special, and where did it comes from? A new book finds some surprising answers.
Small Is Beautiful
We asked leaders at some of the nation’s small theatre companies which shows, both large and small, they were most looking forward to in the coming season.
About Face Theatre Announces 2018-19 Season
Artistic director Megan Carney’s first full season at the LGBTQ+ theatre comprises the world premiere of a new play and two Chicago premieres.
LGBTQ Theatre, Emphasis on the Q
A new generation of theatremakers is ready to blow up the gay canon and reclaim a defiantly queer aesthetic.
Priority Report: Theatre Facts 2016
TCG’s latest report reflects a theatre field intent on examining its business practices and values.
Queer Teens Find a Home Onstage
How queer youth theatre groups are shaping, and saving, the lives of new generations of artists and activists.
About Face Names Megan Carney Artistic Director
One of the theatre’s founding directors, she will take the helm this fall.
