121 Project, Van Lier New Voices Fellows, and More
A roundup of prizes, fellowships, and other recognitions.
All Stories About Nambi E. Kelley
When Kwame Was Stokely
In a new play at Chicago’s Court Theatre, playwright Nambi E. Kelley looks for the human being—and the humor—in a Civil Rights legend.
Theatre Awards Roundup: Democracy Cycle, National YoungArts Week, TAP Plus, Hermitage
A roundup of prizes, residencies, and other recognition from the week of Jan. 7.
New Victory Announces 2020-21 LabWorks Artists
NicHi douglas, ChelseaDee Harrison, Nambi E. Kelley, and Christopher Rudd will enter into a second year in the program.
Playwright Nambi E. Kelley Riffs on ‘Jazz’
How the versatile actor/playwright is shaping Toni Morrison’s complicated, multivocal novel for the stage.
‘Native Son’ Takes Over Chicago
Both the University of Chicago’s Court Theatre and the American Blues Theater have taken an interest in play adaptions of Richard Wright’s “Native Son.”
