Exploring an Ensemble’s ‘Purpose’
Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’s world premiere play about a Black political dynasty is the latest in Steppenwolf’s lineage of explosive work crafted around their acting ensemble.
Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’s world premiere play about a Black political dynasty is the latest in Steppenwolf’s lineage of explosive work crafted around their acting ensemble.
Set to depart at the end of 2024 after six years at the helm, Lorca discusses her people-centered approach and love for the company.
Efforts like Fat Theatre Project and Broadway Bods are fighting for more opportunities for performers who identify as fat and to change the way they’re seen onstage.
This month, theatres are still making tough programming choices as they look hopefully toward growing into the future, plus thoughts from Willow James and Tiffany Keane Schaefer.
A new Dada-influenced work from this longtime Children’s Theatre Company member explores the intersection of sound and language.
First it was cancelled, then it wasn’t, then the students couldn’t talk about it. Now that the show actually went on, it’s worth asking: Were this school district’s precautions about safety or silencing?
The film and television actor talks returning to Chicago, acting training, and tackling Margaret Atwood’s ‘The Penelopiad’ at the Goodman.
Known for their artist’s residency, this company offers community-focused work, including performances on the White River in Indianapolis.
The Chicago ensemble theatre, which put this past season on pause, begins space renovations this spring and will return with programming in the fall.
AEA and Producers’ Association of Chicago Area Theatres have announced a new 4-year deal.