Redefining Puppetry at Chicago’s International Puppet Theater Festival
Festival founder Blair Thomas aimed to challenge the conventional notions of puppetry and maybe invent some new models along the way during this 12-day Chicago event.
All Stories About Chicago Shakespeare Theater
Chicago Shakes Gets President's Award for Its Teen Theatre Program
CPS Shakespeare!, which puts underserved high schoolers into fully staged productions on the Chicago Shakes stage, is recognized for its unique impact.
9 Magical Takes on 'The Tempest'
Nine adaptations of Shakespeare’s “The Tempest,” ranging from American Repertory Theater to Cornerstone Theater, that shows you don’t need to do it as a straight play, or set it in Italy, to make it magical (though you can add real magic if you’re really ambitious).
The Adaptive Spirit of Sean Graney
The Hypocrites founder made his name punking the classics. Now, as a solo auteur, he’s leavening Greek tragedies.
The Bard’s Beat Goes On
Why have musical adaptations of Shakespeare plays become so plentiful?
News in Brief for July/August 2013
From St. Ann’s new roof, to the L.A. Stage Alliance move, here’s the month in national news.
Questions for Kevin O’Donnell
The Chicago sound designer/composer talks about the Hypocrites, and about a new folk musical with a jazz flavor.
The Feast: an intimate Tempest
A look at a recent production at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, in association the Redmoon Theater.
Ideas, Actions, and Finding the New Mop
Theatremakers at this year’s TCG National conference gathered to face today’s challenges much as its host city, Chicago, always has: by getting down to business and building from below.
