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Writers’ Theatre was founded in 1992 to explore productions in which the word on the page and the artists that bring the word to life hold primary importance. Central to this mission are three important core values: valuing text, both classic and contemporary, as the fundamental source of inspiration; creating deliberately intimate performances where audiences are face to face with powerful stories; and honoring the time and commitment of our artists by remaining at the forefront of industry....... Read more >>
BackStage Theatre Company is a not-for-profit ensemble of theatre artists dedicated to the exploration of family. Through the creation of bold and eclectic productions, we question and examine what family means socially, spiritually, economically, emotionally, politically, and culturally. Our BackStage family is committed to the growth of all families.
A Number by Caryl Churchill | photo by Heath Hays
What are the values your company holds dear? Connectivity, Closeness, Courage and Del....... Read more >>
Prologue Theatre Company, incorporated in 2008, in one of the newest members of the League. The past is prologue: We produce stories from underrepresented voices throughout history. Our relevant and diverse works empower our community to consider where we go from here.
2011's Tatjana in Color | photo by Tom McGrath
What one word best describes your company? Voices What story about your theatre do you tell everyone who works there? We sometimes say we're the opposite of an ensemble ....... Read more >>
A recent addition to the League, Theatre Y was founded in 2006 and creates spaces for international dialogue through theatre.
2010 production of Juliet by Andras Visky, directed by Karin Coonrod | photo by Devron Enarson
What one word best describes your company? Conflict. What are the values your company holds dear? The collective. The combined force of differing experiences/perceptions/values – and the transcendence that is possible when we fight through our prejudice and is....... Read more >>
20% THEATRE COMPANY CHICAGO is dedicated to strengthening the presence and raising public awareness of women artists in theatre. It is estimated that only 20% of theatre professionals are women. By providing educational opportunities for women directors, producers, designers, and playwrights, 20% Theatre Company Chicago strives to increase the number of women in theatre.
The Women of 20% gather to wish everyone a Happy World Theatre Day 2011.
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The Ruckus is a transplant of Kalamazoo, MI, made up of actors, directors, playwrights, musicians, casting directors, publicity managers, grant writers, baristas, grad students, music directors, baby teachers, poets, computer fixers, appointment-makers and census-takers. We aim to make new things and think about them.
The cast of 15 Minutes, which is being remounted for Rhinofest in late January.
What is the funniest thing that ever happened onstage at your theatre?Well, it's funny ....... Read more >>
The Plagiarists steal from literature, visual art, history, and the culture at large to create new theatre that finds the familiar in the strange, the unique in the commonplace and ultimately enlarges the world.
Founding Members of The Plagiarists in 2008. (James Dunn is featured at the far left.)
What is the funniest thing that ever happened onstage at your theatre? Layne Manzer eating the dirt of the Parchfield city farm and monologuing in The Oranges of Anger. Where do you hang out aft....... Read more >>
Pavement Group is a Chicago based collaborative of theatre artists who seek emerging voices to produce fresh plays that make contact with new audiences.
What one word best describes your company?Hmmmm. I’d hope it’d be “New” but it might be “Bourbon.” Where do you hang out after the show?We are very itinerate, so we got a few haunts. But mostly, and to the core of our company, our bar is Goldstar on Division. Susie and Ian are very much our bartenders, and we had our first ever e....... Read more >>
One of the newest members of the League, Clockwise Theatre is a not-for-profit theatre company committed to producing timely, smart, professional theatre. With an emphasis on Midwestern artists, Clockwise works to provide satisfying theatrical and cultural experiences for local audiences and professional opportunities for local artists.
Madelyn Sergel (Artistic Director) and Rebecca Adler (Managing Director)
What one word best describes your company?Tenacity. Oh, we have oodles of passi....... Read more >>
The Chicago Fringe Festival invites emerging and established performing artists from Chicago, the U.S. and beyond to showcase their work and add to the dialogue of theatrical art. The Festival also seeks to enhance the perception of Chicago as a major hub for theatre. CFF encourages performers to take bold risks by providing an avenue for affordable productions. It also seeks to bring in non-traditional theater-goers through a commitment to low ticket prices and outreach into communities not c....... Read more >>
Lookingglass Theatre Company - recent winner of the Tony Award for Outstanding Regional Theatre - combines a physical and improvisational rehearsal process centered on ensemble with training in theatre, dance, music, and the circus arts. They seek to redefine the limits of theatrical experience and to make theatre exhilarating, inspirational, and accessible to all.
Lookingglass in their home in the old Water Tower on Michigan Avenue.
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Mortar Theatre Company engages community dialogue by lifting up and exploring stories of everyday heroes who shape our society.Mortar is a collaborative group of actors, directors, designers and playwrights committed to making socially conscious theatre and championing new works.
Mortar's production of Inherit the Whole by Dana Fornby, featuring Jon Patrick Penick, Christopher Jon Martin, Derek Garza, and Sara Tode. Photo by Tom McGrath.
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From time to time on the blog, we'll profile a member theatre and give you a peek behind the curtain so you can get to know them just a little better. We hope you'll enjoy! And if there's anyone you especially want to hear from, be sure to let us know. Today, we kick things off with the good folks at Theatre Seven of Chicago.Theatre Seven produces new plays, Chicago premieres and forgotten classics that speak directly to the diverse Chicago community with imagination and clarity.
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