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Cast Announced for IN THE NEXT ROOM, OR THE VIBRATOR PLAY at Stage 773


TimeLine Theatre Company announces casting and details for the second production of its 2017-2018 season-the Chicago premiere of IN THE NEXT ROOM, OR THE VIBRATOR PLAY by Sarah Ruhl, directed by TimeLine Company Member Mechelle Moe.

Erasing the Distance presents THROUGH MY DAUGHTER'S EYES


Erasing the Distance continues its 2016 PopUp Series with: The world premiere of THROUGH MY DAUGHTER'S EYES, THREE PERFORMANCES ONLY! Friday, August 19 at 8:00pm and Saturday, August 20, 2016 at 4:00 pm and 8:00pm. Mankind Project, 1900 W Fulton St, Chicago, IL. Tickets: $15 in advance, $20 at door. To purchase tickets, visit http://tmde.brownpapertickets.com/.

Goodman Theatre's NEW STAGES Festival Starts Today


Newcomers and Chicago favorites are cast in Goodman Theatre's 12th annual NEW STAGES, a festival of new plays designed to give playwrights an opportunity to experience their work with set, lighting, costume and sound elements and to implement audience response.

Casting Announced for Goodman Theatre's NEW STAGES Festival, Starting 10/28


Newcomers and Chicago favorites are cast in Goodman Theatre's 12th annual NEW STAGES, a festival of new plays designed to give playwrights an opportunity to experience their work with set, lighting, costume and sound elements and to implement audience response.

BORDELLO Premieres at Chicago Dramatists, Closes 3/6


Chicago Dramatists, 1105 W. Chicago Avenue, will present the World Premiere of Bordello, a Susan Smith Blackburn Prize nominee, by Resident Playwright Aline Lathrop. Bordello will close March 6, 2011. Northlight Theatre Literary Manager and Chicago Dramatists Associate Artist Meghan Beals McCarthy will direct.

Photo Flash: BORDELLO Celebrates Opening Night


Chicago Dramatists, 1105 W. Chicago Avenue, will present the World Premiere of Bordello, a Susan Smith Blackburn Prize nominee, by Resident Playwright Aline Lathrop. Bordello will preview January 27, open February 4 and 5, and run through March 6, 2011. Northlight Theatre Literary Manager and Chicago Dramatists Associate Artist Meghan Beals McCarthy will direct.

BORDELLO Premieres at Chicago Dramatists, 2/4


Chicago Dramatists, 1105 W. Chicago Avenue, will present the World Premiere of Bordello, a Susan Smith Blackburn Prize nominee, by Resident Playwright Aline Lathrop.

Chicago Dramatists Presents BORDELLO, Previews 1/27


Chicago Dramatists, 1105 W. Chicago Avenue, is thrilled to present Bordello, a domestic drama that explores the lives of sex workers within legalized brothels in Nevada, previewing January 27, opening February 4 and 5, and running through March 6, 2011.

Chicago Dramatists Presents BORDELLO, Previews 1/27


Chicago Dramatists, 1105 W. Chicago Avenue, is thrilled to present Bordello, a domestic drama that explores the lives of sex workers within legalized brothels in Nevada, previewing January 27, opening February 4 and 5, and running through March 6, 2011.

Chicago Dramatists Presents BORDELLO, Previews 1/27


Chicago Dramatists, 1105 W. Chicago Avenue, is thrilled to present Bordello, a domestic drama that explores the lives of sex workers within legalized brothels in Nevada, previewing January 27, opening February 4 and 5, and running through March 6, 2011.

BORDELLO Premieres at Chicago Dramatists, Previews 1/27/2011


Chicago Dramatists, 1105 W. Chicago Avenue, will present the World Premiere of Bordello, a Susan Smith Blackburn Prize nominee, by Resident Playwright Aline Lathrop.

Chicago Dramatists Presents BORDELLO, Previews 1/27


Chicago Dramatists, 1105 W. Chicago Avenue, is thrilled to present Bordello, a domestic drama that explores the lives of sex workers within legalized brothels in Nevada, previewing January 27, opening February 4 and 5, and running through March 6, 2011.

Chicago Dramatists Presents BORDELLO, Previews 1/27


Chicago Dramatists, 1105 W. Chicago Avenue, is thrilled to present Bordello, a domestic drama that explores the lives of sex workers within legalized brothels in Nevada, previewing January 27, opening February 4 and 5, and running through March 6, 2011.

Chicago Dramatists Presents BORDELLO, Previews 1/27


Chicago Dramatists, 1105 W. Chicago Avenue, is thrilled to present Bordello, a domestic drama that explores the lives of sex workers within legalized brothels in Nevada, previewing January 27, opening February 4 and 5, and running through March 6, 2011.

BORDELLO Premieres at Chicago Dramatists, Previews 1/27/2011


Chicago Dramatists, 1105 W. Chicago Avenue, will present the World Premiere of Bordello, a Susan Smith Blackburn Prize nominee, by Resident Playwright Aline Lathrop.

Jade Heart shines at Chicago Dramatists


I have to congratulate local playwright Will Cooper for this truly insightful original work. Although the show is a mere 90 minutes, he doesn't rush it. He takes his time in presenting a beautiful piece about one's struggle for identity. Not only does he give you a girl struggling in relation to her family and in relation to her culture, he also layers in attention to China's one-child policy (established in 1979 to limit population growth). Sure, our relations with China are far different than they were thirty years ago. Nonetheless, Cooper reminds us that the repercussions of this horrific human rights violation are something that we're only starting to really deal with today.

Chicago Dramatists' JADE HEART Closes 5/30


Chicago Dramatists, 1105 W. Chicago Avenue, is proud present the world premiere of Jade Heart, the spellbinding new play by Senior Network Playwright Will Cooper.. The production, previewing April 22, opening April 30 and running through May 30, will be directed by Chicago Dramatists' Artistic Director Russ Tutterow.

Jade Heart shines at Chicago Dramatists


I have to congratulate local playwright Will Cooper for this truly insightful original work. Although the show is a mere 90 minutes, he doesn't rush it. He takes his time in presenting a beautiful piece about one's struggle for identity. Not only does he give you a girl struggling in relation to her family and in relation to her culture, he also layers in attention to China's one-child policy (established in 1979 to limit population growth). Sure, our relations with China are far different than they were thirty years ago. Nonetheless, Cooper reminds us that the repercussions of this horrific human rights violation are something that we're only starting to really deal with today.

Photo Flash: Chicago Dramatists' JADE HEART


Chicago Dramatists, 1105 W. Chicago Avenue, is proud present the world premiere of Jade Heart, the spellbinding new play by Senior Network Playwright Will Cooper. The production, previewing April 22, opening April 30 and running through May 30, will be directed by Chicago Dramatists' Artistic Director Russ Tutterow.

Chicago Dramatists Presents The World Premiere of JADE HEART 4/30


Chicago Dramatists, 1105 W. Chicago Avenue, is proud present the world premiere of Jade Heart, the spellbinding new play by Senior Network Playwright Will Cooper.. The production, previewing April 22, opening April 30 and running through May 30, will be directed by Chicago Dramatists' Artistic Director Russ Tutterow.

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