Jason Held News

For one exclusive night, step back into the golden age of underground society as About Face Presents THE BLACK AND TAN SUPPER CLUB tonight, October 11 from 7 pm - 10 pm. This magical throwback to Chicago's 'black and tan' nightclubs of the 1920s will take place at secret venue revealed just one week prior to the event, creating a singular experience of mystery.

As it enters its 18th season, About Face Theatre Company is pleased to announce the appointment of three new staff members in key leadership roles. Corinne Neal will serve as the company's Managing Director and Cara Thaxton as AFT's Development Director, both newly created positions. Ali Hoefnagel will succeed Sara Kerastas as AFT's Education and Outreach Director. Kerastas will continue her affiliation and artistic engagement with About Face as an Artistic Associate.

For one exclusive night, step back into the golden age of underground society as About Face Presents THE BLACK AND TAN SUPPER CLUB on Friday, October 11 from 7 pm - 10 pm. This magical throwback to Chicago's "black and tan" nightclubs of the 1920s will take place at a secret venue revealed just one week prior to the event, creating a singular experience of mystery.

For one exclusive night, step back into the golden age of underground society as About Face Presents THE BLACK AND TAN SUPPER CLUB on Friday, October 11 from 7 pm - 10 pm. This magical throwback to Chicago's 'black and tan' nightclubs of the 1920s will take place at secret venue revealed just one week prior to the event, creating a singular experience of mystery.

The Board of Directors of About Face Theatre Company has announced that Executive Director Jason Held will be stepping down at the end January to pursue a position with Playworks Chicago. Held, who has served since 2010, will remain with the company on the Board of Directors. The AFT Board has named Jonathan (Jonny) Stacks Interim Executive Director as it launches a search for a new Executive Director.

Artistic Director Bonnie Metzgar and Executive Director Jason Held present the world premiere of WHAT'S THE T? by Sara Kerastas and the About Face Youth Theatre Ensemble, directed by Eric Hoff. The press opening is tonight, July 20th at 7:30pm at the Red Tape Theatre (621 West Belmont Ave, 2nd fl).

Artistic Director Bonnie Metzgar and Executive Director Jason Held are pleased to announce the world premiere of WHAT'S THE T? by Sara Kerastas and the About Face Youth Theatre Ensemble, directed by Eric Hoff. The press opening is Friday, July 20th at 7:30pm at the Red Tape Theatre (621 West Belmont Ave, 2nd fl).

AFT's fundraising event will be held Friday March 30th at The Chicago Illuminating Company, 19 East 21st Street, Chicago, IL at 8:00 pm with a VIP reception at 7:00 pm. Tickets are currently available at www.aboutfacetheatre.com or 773-784-8565.

AFT's fundraising event will be held Friday March 30th at The Chicago Illuminating Company, 19 East 21st Street, Chicago, IL at 8:00 pm with a VIP reception at 7:00 pm. Tickets are currently available at www.aboutfacetheatre.com or 773-784-8565.

Chicago Dramatists and About Face Theatre are proud to co-produce the world premiere of THE KID THING by Chicago Dramatists Resident Playwright and About Face Theatre Artistic Associate Sarah Gubbins. Directed by Joanie Schultz, THE KID THING will preview September 1st, open September 9th and 10th and run through October 16th at Chicago Dramatists, 1105 W. Chicago Ave. Recently, the Theatre Communications Group (TCG), the national organization for theatre, has named THE KID THING as one of 19 theatre recipients of the second round of The Edgerton Foundation New American Play Awards for 2011. The prestigious grant will fund the extension of the development and rehearsal period of the new play.

Polish your tiaras! Before Prince William and Kate Middleton tie the knot across the pond, About Face Theatre is throwing its own royal wedding at WONKA BALL 2011! AFT's premier fundraising event will be held Thursday, April 21, 2011 at the School of the Art Institute Ballroom, 112 S. Michigan Ave., at 6:30 pm with a VIP reception at 5:30 pm. Tickets are currently available at www.aboutfacetheatre.com or 773-784-8565.

About Face Theatre and The Hypocrites are proud to present THE WOYZECK PROJECT-a festival headlined by productions of WOYZECK by Georg Buchner, adapted and directed by Sean Graney and the world premiere of PONY by Sylvan Oswald, directed by Bonnie Metzgar.

About Face Theatre and The Hypocrites are proud to present THE WOYZECK PROJECT-a festival headlined by productions of WOYZECK by Georg Buchner, adapted and directed by Sean Graney and the world premiere of PONY by Sylvan Oswald, directed by Bonnie Metzgar.

Polish your tiaras! Before Prince William and Kate Middleton tie the knot across the pond, About Face Theatre is throwing its own royal wedding at WONKA BALL 2011!

Polish your tiaras! Before Prince William and Kate Middleton tie the knot across the pond, About Face Theatre is throwing its own royal wedding at WONKA BALL 2011!

About Face Theatre and The Hypocrites are proud to present THE WOYZECK PROJECT-a festival headlined by productions of WOYZECK by Georg Buchner, adapted and directed by Sean Graney and the world premiere of PONY by Sylvan Oswald, directed by Bonnie Metzgar.

Polish your tiaras! Before Prince William and Kate Middleton tie the knot across the pond, About Face Theatre is throwing its own royal wedding at WONKA BALL 2011! AFT's premier fundraising event will be held Thursday, April 21, 2011 at the School of the Art Institute Ballroom, 112 S. Michigan Ave., at 6:30 pm with a VIP reception at 5:30 pm. Tickets are currently available at www.aboutfacetheatre.com or 773-784-8565.

About Face Theatre Artistic Director Bonnie Metzgar and Executive Director Jason Held are pleased to announce that LET THEM EAT CAKE, a piece conceived and developed by Holly Hughes, Mo Angelos and AFT Artistic Associate Megan Carney in the 2009 XYZ Festival of New Work, has been nominated in the category of «Outstanding New York Theatre: Off-Off Broadway» for this year's GLAAD Media Awards.

About Face Theatre Artistic Director Bonnie Metzgar and Executive Director Jason Held are pleased to announce the world premiere of FLOAT by AFT Artistic Associate Patricia Kane, directed by 500 Clown founder Leslie B. Danzig, with dramaturgy by Artistic Associate Jessica Thebus.

About Face Theatre Artistic Director Bonnie Metzgar and Executive Director Jason Held are pleased to announce the world premiere of FLOAT by AFT Artistic Associate Patricia Kane, directed by 500 Clown founder Leslie B. Danzig, with dramaturgy by Artistic Associate Jessica Thebus.