Events

Author Nicole Brewer is Joined by Mica Cole, Alexis Green, and Miranda Gonzalez to discuss working beyond white supremacy in theatreABOUT THE BOOKA how-to guide for theatermakers who want freedom from white supremacy in their creative practicesThe Antiracist Theatre offers readers the tools and foundational philosophy to create their own antiracist theatre ethos and delve […]

A play reading of THE OUTSIDER by Paul Slade Smith produced by Exit, Pursued by a Play Reading.Ned Newley doesn’t even want to be governor. He’s terrified of public speaking; his poll numbers are impressively bad. To his ever-supportive Chief of Staff, Ned seems destined to fail. But political consultant Arthur Vance sees things differently: […]

Hear Nicole, Sheryl, Kiaran, and Chels dream up more updated, common standards for care with Gabriela.Since Not in Our House and the Chicago Theatre Standards, our city has been considered an epicenter of caring innovation. It’s time, after We See You White American Theater and the pandemic’s gap in knowledge transmission, to reexamine our best […]

Steppenwolf Theatres' Learner Chat series invites our community to learn from expert guests through engaging conversations.Steppenwolf Theatres' Learner Chat series invites our community to learn from expert guests through engaging conversations that explore the major themes of each play. Participants are guided on a journey that dives deeper into motifs, design elements, and dramaturgy, offering […]

Steppenwolf Theatres' Learner Chat series invites our community to learn from expert guests through engaging conversations.Steppenwolf Theatres' Learner Chat series invites our community to learn from expert guests through engaging conversations that explore the major themes of each play. Participants are guided on a journey that dives deeper into motifs, design elements, and dramaturgy, offering […]

A reading of Adelinda - a comedy that offers audiences a witty and entertaining exploration of love, intrigue, and mistaken identities.Adelinda by Hannah BrandDirected by Joshua PenningtonCastAdelinda D'Olstain - Ahlora VictoriaMarquis D'Olstain - Barry IrvingCount D'Olstain - Alexander GarzaMarchioness D'Olstain - Hannah Mary SimpsonStrasbourg - Brandon BeachZella - Koshie MillsDorcas - Brynley HalversonFlora - Siyi […]

Set in 1950s Ramallah, Palestine, the play follows a young woman coming of age as she discovers love, family, independence, and adulthood.Set in 1950s Ramallah, Palestine, the play follows a young woman coming of age as she discovers love, family, independence, and adulthood. Through the everyday lives of Margo and her loved ones around her, […]

If you identify as funny and not-a-dude-onstage, this is your night diva! Hosted by Preeti ThakerPreeti & Jordan present: A Comedy Open Mic for Women + Non-Binary Comics! If you identify as funny and not-a-dude-onstage, this is your night diva!   WHAT’S THE PLAN? • 7:30 PM — arrive responsibly early, wonder what the vibe […]

A monthly reading series highlighting plays that have not yet been produced in ChicagoThe Understudy Dares You to Produce This Play is a monthly reading series highlighting plays that have not received a Chicago production. Produced by The Understudy’s bookstore team, this series works to expand the variety of playwrights and titles in our vibrant […]

Phanésia, Zach, and Netta discuss how their plays (Dead Girl's Quinceñera, The Pilon, and Hayward) found their way to full production.Over the last year we have seen new playwrights be produced by larger theatre companies:Phanésia Pharel's Dead Girl's Quinceñera is making a triple collective world premiere (Barrington, Goodman Theatre, and Hartford Stage).Zach Barr's The Pilon […]