Akvavit Theatre Announces New Artistic Leadership; Associate Company Members
Akvavit Theatre, Chicago's premier Nordic Theatre Company, will launch 2017 with new artistic leadership and an expanded ensemble. Five year Akvavit veterans Kirstin Franklin and Breahan Pautsch will serve as the company's new Co-Artistic Directors, succeeding Artistic Director Chad Eric Bergman and Managing Artistic Director Bergen Anderson, who have served since 2009. Bergman and Anderson will remain with Akvavit as Founders and as part of the original company, which still includes Mark Litwicki and Matthew Isler. Additionally, Akvavit welcomes eight new Associate company members: Richard Gilbert, Joe Giovannetti, Sarah Giovannetti, Nigel Harsch, Paulette Hicks, Micah Kronlokken, Julie Mitre and Amber Robinson.
Indie Boots Theatre Festival Kicks Off 5/16
The fourth annual Indie Boots Theatre Festival celebrates new short plays with underrepresented perspectives on whose stories are worth telling, what's funny, and how the world works. From hilarious comedies to thoughtful dramas, from angsty realism to sci-fi adventures, the plays and their characters grapple with love, feminism, LGBTQ communities, friendship, history, intricacies of language, activism, and a missing vibrator.
Akvavit Theatre Opens U.S. Premiere of NOTHING OF ME Tonight
Chicago's Akvavit Theatre is pleased to present the U.S. premiere of Norwegian playwright Arne Lygre's drama NOTHING OF ME, co-directed by company members Chad Eric Bergman* and Breahan Eve Pautsch*, playing now through April 3, 2016 at Signal Ensemble Theatre, 1802 W. Berenice Ave. in Chicago. The press opening is tonight, March 5 at 8 pm.
Photo Flash: First Look at Akvavit Theatre's NOTHING OF ME
Chicago's Akvavit Theatre is pleased to present the U.S. premiere of Norwegian playwright Arne Lygre's drama NOTHING OF ME, co-directed by company members Chad Eric Bergman* and Breahan Eve Pautsch*, playing tonight, March 3, through April 3, 2016 at Signal Ensemble Theatre, 1802 W. Berenice Ave. in Chicago. The press opening is Saturday, March 5 at 8 pm. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
Akvavit Theatre's to Present NOTHING OF ME, 3/3-4/3
Chicago's Akvavit Theatre is pleased to present the U.S. premiere of Norwegian playwright Arne Lygre's drama NOTHING OF ME, co-directed by company members Chad Eric Bergman* and Breahan Eve Pautsch*, playing March 3 - April 3, 2016 at Signal Ensemble Theatre, 1802 W. Berenice Ave. in Chicago. Tickets go on sale Sunday, February 14, 2016 brownpapertickets.com. The press opening is Saturday, March 5 at 8 pm.
Photo Flash: First Look at Akvavit Theatre's THE ORCHESTRA
Chicago's Akvavit Theatre is pleased to present the U.S. premiere of Finnish playwright Okko Leo's dark comedy THE ORCHESTRA directed by Brad Akin, playing December 9, 2015 - January 10, 2016 at Rivendell Theatre, 5779 N. Ridge Ave. in Chicago. Tickets are currently available at brownpapertickets.com. The press opening is Friday, December 11 at 8 pm.
Akvavit Theatre to Present THE ORCHESTRA
Chicago's Akvavit Theatre is pleased to present the U.S. premiere of Finnish playwright Okko Leo's dark comedy THE ORCHESTRA directed by Brad Akin, playing December 9, 2015 - January 10, 2016 at Rivendell Theatre, 5779 N.
Akvavit Theatre's THE ORCHESTRA to Begin Performances in December
Chicago's Akvavit Theatre is pleased to present the U.S. premiere of Finnish playwright Okko Leo's dark comedy THE ORCHESTRA directed by Brad Akin, playing December 9, 2015 - January 10, 2016 at Rivendell Theatre, 5779 N. Ridge Ave. in Chicago. Tickets go on sale Monday, October 19 at www.akvavittheatre.org. The press opening is Friday, December 11 at 7:30 pm.
U.S. Premiere of THE FROZEN ON THE SQUARE (1982) to Play Akvavit Theatre, Now thru 11/9
Akvavit Theatre, now in its fourth year producing theatrical works that explore the Nordic experience, will present the U.S. premiere of The Frozen on the Square (1982) by Lucas Svensson, translated by Akvavit's Producing Artistic Director Chad Eric Bergman. The show will open today, October 9 and will run through November 9 at The Den Theatre, 1333 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago.
U.S. Premiere of THE FROZEN ON THE SQUARE (1982) to Play Akvavit Theatre, 10/9-11/9
Akvavit Theatre, now in its fourth year producing theatrical works that explore the Nordic experience, will present the U.S. premiere of The Frozen on the Square (1982) by Lucas Svensson, translated by Akvavit's Producing Artistic Director Chad Eric Bergman. The show will open October 9 and will run through November 9 at The Den Theatre, 1333 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago.
Akvavit Theatre Presents US Premiere of MISHAP!, Now thru 3/23
Akvavit Theatre (They Died Where They Lied) will present the US premiere of MISHAP!, by Icelandic playwright Bjarni J'nsson, directed by Akvavit Producing Artistic Director Chad Eric Bergman, translated by Hilmar Ramos and playing at The Side Project, 1439 W. Jarvis Ave., today, February 20 - March 23.
Akvavit Theatre to Present US Premiere of MISHAP!, Begin. 2/20
Akvavit Theatre presents their second production of the 2013 - 2014 season, Icelandic playwright Bjarni Jonsson's MISHAP!, translated by Hilmar Ramos and playing at The Side Project, 1439 W. Jarvis Ave. The show opens February 20 and will run through March 23. Performances are Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 8PM and Sundays at 3PM. There will be a special industry night performance on Monday, March 10 at 8PM.
Akvavit Theatre to Present US Premiere of MISHAP!, 2/20-3/23
Akvavit Theatre (They Died Where They Lied) will present the US premiere of MISHAP!, by Icelandic playwright Bjarni Jonsson, directed by Akvavit Producing Artistic Director Chad Eric Bergman, translated by Hilmar Ramos and playing at The Side Project, 1439 W. Jarvis Ave., February 20 - March 23. Regular performances are Thursdays - Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m.
Photo Flash: First Look at Akvavit Theatre's THEY DIED WHERE THEY LIED
Akvavit Theatre presents their initial production of the 2013 - 2014 season, Swedish playwright Sofia Freden's They Died Where They Lied, co-directed by Akvavit company members Matthew Isler and Mark Litwicki, translated by Edward Buffalo Bromberg and playing at the Den Theatre, 1333 N. Milwaukee Ave., now through December 1. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
