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Jackalope Theatre Company to Present THE PEACOCK, 11/7-12/8
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 4, 2013


Jackalope Theatre Company, the Edgewater-based group which cultivates theatre that manifests the adventure deeply rooted in the American mythos, announces the first production in its sixth season. Jackalope's season begins with the world premiere of THE PEACOCK,written by Calamity West and directed Marti Lyons. It will play November 7 - December 8 at City Lit Theater, 1020 W. Bryn Mawr in Chicago. Tickets will be available starting October 15, through jackalopetheatre.org or by calling 773.340.2543. The Press Performance is Thursday, November 7 at 7:30pm.

THE PEACOCK, EXIT STRATEGY & More Set for Jackalope Theatre Co.'s 2013-14 Season
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 30, 2013


Jackalope Theatre Company, under the leadership of Artistic Director AJ Ware, Associate Artistic Director Kaiser Ahmed, Managing Director Nate Silver, Director of Development & Community Engagement Andrew Burden Swanson, announces its 2013/14 season. The company's 6th season will feature the world premiere of Calamity West's The Peacock directed by Marti Lyons, the world premiere of Cory Hinkle's The Killing of Michael X: A New Film by Celia Wallace directed by Associate Artistic Director Kaiser Ahmed, and the world premiere of Ike Holter's Exit Strategy directed by Founding Company Member Gus Menary. The season will conclude with The 5th Annual Living Newspapers Festival, Jackalope's festival of short plays inspired by current American newspaper articles.

Jackalope Theatre Co. to Present LONG WAY GO DOWN at Theater on the Lake, 7/31-8/4
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 17, 2013


Jackalope Theatre Company, the Edgewater based group which cultivates theatre that manifests the adventure deeply rooted in the American mythos, has been invited to perform its acclaimed production of Long Way Go Down as part of Theater on the Lake's 61st season. Long Way Go Down, written by Zayd Dohrn and directed by Associate Artistic Director Kaiser Ahmed, will play July 31 - August 4 at Theater on the Lake, 2401 N. Lake Shore Drive in Chicago. The production features Jackalope Ensemble Members Pat Whalenand Danny Martinez, with Poloma Nozicka and Tim Miller. Tickets are $18 and available now by calling the box office at (312)742-7994.

THE CASUALS, LIVING NEWSPAPERS FESTIVAL and More Set for Jackalope Theatre's Summer 2013 Season
by BWW News Desk - Jul 11, 2013


Jackalope Theatre Company, the Edgewater based group which cultivates theatre that manifests the adventure deeply rooted in the American mythos, announces their new storefront home - The Frontier, new company members, and their lineup of summer programming, including the world premiere of THE CASUALS, a remount of LONG WAY GO DOWN and the 4th ANNUAL LIVING NEWSPAPERS FESTIVAL.

Photo Flash: Jackalope Theatre's THE CASUALS, Now Playing Through 7/28
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 9, 2013


Jackalope Theatre Company, in association with the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, is pleased to present the world premiere of THE CASUALS, co-written by Chance Bone and Andrew Burden Swanson and directed by Jonathan Berry, now playing through July 28, 2013 at The Storefront Theater, 66 E. Randolph St. in Chicago. Tickets are available at jackalopetheatre.org/tickets or by calling (773) 340-2543. Check out a first look below!

THE CASUALS, LIVING NEWSPAPERS FESTIVAL and More Set for Jackalope Theatre's Summer 2013 Season
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2013


Jackalope Theatre Company, the Edgewater based group which cultivates theatre that manifests the adventure deeply rooted in the American mythos, announces their new storefront home - The Frontier, new company members, and their lineup of summer programming, including the world premiere of THE CASUALS, a remount of LONG WAY GO DOWN and the 4th ANNUAL LIVING NEWSPAPERS FESTIVAL.

Theo Ubique Leads 2012 Non-Equity Jeff Award Nominations; Full List Announced!
by Misha Davenport - Apr 25, 2012


Nominations for the Chicago-based Non-Equity Jeff Awards were announced today; Theo Ubique leads with 14 nominations

JEFF Awards Non-Equity Nominations - Full List and Statistics - Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre Leads with 14 Nominations
by James T Harding - Apr 25, 2012


The Jeff Awards today announced 124 nominations in 25 categories for Non-Equity Jeff Awards for productions that opened between April 1, 2011, and March 31, 2012. The Non-Equity Awards honor excellence in Chicago theatres not under a union contract. Jeff Awards judges covered opening nights of 154 productions offered by 71 Non-Equity producing organizations. The judges recommended 64 of those shows, making them eligible for Non-Equity Jeff Award nominations. Thirty-two theatre companies received nominations.

DCA Theater Announces Spring 2012 Season
by BWW News Desk - Jan 12, 2012


The Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, in partnership with the Chicago Office of Tourism and Culture, announces the Spring 2012 Season at both DCA Theater venues-the DCA Storefront Theater, 66 E. Randolph Street, and the DCA Studio Theater in the Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington Street.

DCA Theater Announces Spring 2012 Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 23, 2011


The Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, in partnership with the Chicago Office of Tourism and Culture, announces the Spring 2012 Season at both DCA Theater venues-the DCA Storefront Theater, 66 E. Randolph Street, and the DCA Studio Theater in the Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington Street.

Writers' Theatre Extends A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE Again Thru 8/15
by BWW News Desk - Aug 15, 2010


Writers' Theatre Artistic Director Michael Halberstam and Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma announce the third-and final-extension of Tennessee Williams' critically-acclaimed A Streetcar Named Desire, directed by David Cromer.

Writers' Theatre's A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE Ends Run
by BWW News Desk - Aug 1, 2010


Writers' Theatre Artistic Director Michael Halberstam and Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma announce the second extension of Tennessee Williams' critically-acclaimed A Streetcar Named Desire, directed by David Cromer.

Writers' Stages a Stunning 'STREETCAR'
by William Panek - Jul 24, 2010


Cromer's production of Tennessee Williams' Pulitzer Prize winning 'A Streetcar Named Desire' -now in its third and final extension at Writers' Theatre- is nothing short of spectacular. Catch this train while you still can.

Writer's Theatre Extends A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE Through 7/18
by BWW News Desk - Jul 18, 2010


Writers' Theatre Artistic Director Michael Halberstam and Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma announce the extension of Tennessee Williams' critically-acclaimed A Streetcar Named Desire, directed by David Cromer.

Writers' Theatre Extends A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE Again Thru 8/15
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 7, 2010


Writers' Theatre Artistic Director Michael Halberstam and Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma announce the third-and final-extension of Tennessee Williams' critically-acclaimed A Streetcar Named Desire, directed by David Cromer.

Writers' Theatre Extends A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE Through 8/1
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 21, 2010


Writers' Theatre Artistic Director Michael Halberstam and Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma announce the second extension of Tennessee Williams' critically-acclaimed A Streetcar Named Desire, directed by David Cromer.

Writer's Theatre Extends A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE Through 7/18
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 8, 2010


Writers' Theatre Artistic Director Michael Halberstam and Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma announce the extension of Tennessee Williams' critically-acclaimed A Streetcar Named Desire, directed by David Cromer.

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