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Chicago Latino Theater Alliance's (CLATA) DESTINOS (des-stee-noce), the first Chicago International Latino Theater Festival, an ambitious month-long festival of 'first voice' plays and panels, enters its final week of performances and officially ends on October 29, 2017.

Chicago Latino Theater Alliance (CLATA) announces the full performance program for DESTINOS (de-stee-noce), the first Chicago International Latino Theater Festival, an ambitious month-long festival of 'first voice' plays and panels, September 29 - October 29, 2017.

Goodman Theatre's commitment to new works and living writers continues in its 2017/2018 Season.

Chicago Latino Theater Alliance (CLATA) announces the full performance program for DESTINOS (de-stee-noce), the first Chicago International Latino Theater Festival, an ambitious month-long festival of 'first voice' plays and panels, September 29 - October 29, 2017.

Court Theatre, under the leadership of Marilyn F. Vitale Artistic Director Charles Newell and Executive Director Stephen J. Albert, announces the extension of Blues for an Alabama Sky by Pearl Cleage, directed by Ron OJ Parson. Blues for an Alabama Sky now runs through February 19, 2017 at Court Theatre, 5535 S. Ellis Avenue in Chicago.

Two collaborations between artists of color and cultural organizations in Chicago have each won $50,000 from The Joyce Foundation's annual Joyce Awards competition.

American Theater Company (ATC), 1909 W. Byron Street, announces casting for its Midwest Premiere of Kill Floor, a contemporary drama written by Abe Koogler and directed by Jonathan Berry, being presented March 25 - May 1, 2016 (Press opening: Tuesday, March 29).  The cast, all making their ATC debuts, includes: Audrey Francis (as Andy), Sol Patches (B), Eric Slater (Rick), Darci Nalepa (Sarah), and Louie Rinaldi (Simon).

Before Ferguson, Eric, Baltimore or Sandra… On February 10, 2014, a 16 yearold boy attempted to rob an off-duty Cook County Sheriff at gunpoint. That boy, Deonta Mackey,was shot dead. Media coverage figured Mackey as another Chicago kid turned criminal, message boards referred to him as a "dumb nigger," and many even championed the officer as "heroic" in his self-defense.

Where does art belong and who gets to make it? Acclaimed playwright Idris Goodwin and Louder Than a Bomb creator Kevin Coval asked these questions in Steppenwolf for Young Adult's recent production of This is Modern Art (Based on True Events). This is Modern Art represents the true story of Chicago graffiti crew MUL, depicting the events leading up to and following their decision to carry out the biggest graffiti bomb of their career on the modern wing of the Art Institute of Chicago. This is Modern Art asked audiences to start a revolution, and the Chicago theatre community did- more than anyone expected.

Where does art belong and who gets to make it? Acclaimed playwright Idris Goodwin and Louder Than a Bomb creator Kevin Coval asked these questions in Steppenwolf for Young Adult's recent production of This is Modern Art (Based on True Events). This is Modern Art represents the true story of Chicago graffiti crew MUL, depicting the events leading up to and following their decision to carry out the biggest graffiti bomb of their career on the modern wing of the Art Institute of Chicago. This is Modern Art asked audiences to start a revolution, and the Chicago theatre community did- more than anyone expected.

The New York Neo-Futurists' 2014 Specialty Show, GRADE PENDING, will feature 30 food-packed plays in 60 delicious minutes! Come and see our favorite plays featuring waiters, dumpster meals, the service industry, food deserts, pudding and bourbon.

The New York Neo-Futurists' 2014 Specialty Show, GRADE PENDING, will feature 30 food-packed plays in 60 delicious minutes! Come and see our favorite plays featuring waiters, dumpster meals, the service industry, food deserts, pudding and bourbon.

Do you remember a time when you were expected to be seen and not heard? The New York Neo-Futurists have created a show that illuminates these times, using every theatrical tool at their disposal save one: speech.

Do you remember a time when you were expected to be seen and not heard? The New York Neo-Futurists have created a show that illuminates these times, using every theatrical tool at their disposal save one: speech.

In celebration of the LGBTQ community and its advocates, the NEW YORK NEO-FUTURISTS will perform a special, one-weekend-only version of their ongoing, award-winning show Too Much Light Makes The Baby Go Blind featuring 30 short plays in 60 minutes. This year's performance will feature 30 original LGBTQ-themed plays, including world-premiers and fan favorites from years past.

In celebration of the LGBTQ community and its advocates, the NEW YORK NEO-FUTURISTS will perform a special, one-weekend-only version of their ongoing, award-winning show Too Much Light Makes The Baby Go Blind featuring 30 short plays in 60 minutes. This year's performance will feature 30 original LGBTQ-themed plays, including world-premiers and fan favorites from years past.

The critically acclaimed performance collective New York Neo-Futurists, creators of the long-running phenomenon Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind, are proud to present the world premiere of ON THE FUTURE, an evening of six 10-minute plays by Meg Bashwiner (Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind), Christopher Loar (The Complete and Condensed Stage Directions of Eugene O'Neill), Eevin Hartsough (You Are In An Open Field), Adam Smith (You Are In An Open Field), Ricardo Gamboa ((un)afraid), Joey Rizzolo (Locker 4173B), and Daniel McCoy ((un)afraid).

The critically acclaimed performance collective New York Neo-Futurists, creators of the long-running phenomenon Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind, are proud to present the world premiere of ON THE FUTURE, an evening of six 10-minute plays by Meg Bashwiner (Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind), Christopher Loar (The Complete and Condensed Stage Directions of Eugene O'Neill), Eevin Hartsough (You Are In An Open Field), Adam Smith (You Are In An Open Field), Ricardo Gamboa ((un)afraid), Joey Rizzolo (Locker 4173B), and Daniel McCoy ((un)afraid). Directed by founding NY Neo member Rob Neill ((un)afraid), ON THE FUTURE begins performances on Thursday, October 4 for a limited engagement through Saturday, October 20. Press Opening is Monday, October 8 at 8 PM. Performances take place at The Red Room (85 East 4th Street, between 2nd and 3rd Avenues/ Bowery). The performance schedule is Monday at 8 PM; Thursday - Saturday at 8:00 PM, with an added performance on Wednesday, October 17 at 8 PM. The regular ticket price is $18 ($14 for students with a valid student ID). For tickets or more information, call OvationTix on 1-866-811-4111 or visit www.nynf.org.

In celebration of the LGBTQ community and its advocates, the NEW YORK NEO-FUTURISTS will perform a special, one-weekend-only version of their ongoing, award-winning show Too Much Light Makes The Baby Go Blind featuring 30 short plays in 60 minutes. This year's performance will feature 30 original LGBTQ-themed plays, including 15 world-premiers and 15 fan favorites from years past.