ARCADIA, FURLOUGH’S PARADISE, LAUGHS IN SPANISH & More Set For READINGS ON RAVENSWOOD

Remy Bumppo Theatre Company has announced the final titles and directors for its 2026 READINGS ON RAVENSWOOD series, running May 4 through June 15, 2026.

Curated by Artistic Director Marti Lyons and Creative Producer Christina Casano, the six-reading series will take place on Monday evenings at the company’s rehearsal space in Chicago.

The program will feature a mix of contemporary and classic plays, with each reading followed by a discussion exploring the themes of the work. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m., with readings beginning at 7:00 p.m. Admission is free with a suggested donation.

READINGS ON RAVENSWOOD 2026 SERIES

ARCADIA

By Tom Stoppard
Directed by Marti Lyons
Monday, May 4

A play moving between 1809 and the present, exploring truth, time, and the interplay between reason and emotion.

FURLOUGH’S PARADISE

By a.k. payne
Monday, May 11

A two-character play following cousins reconnecting after returning home for a funeral.

LAUGHS IN SPANISH

By Alexis Scheer
Monday, May 18

A comedy set during Art Basel in Miami, examining relationships, ambition, and family dynamics.

DIFFERENT WORDS FOR HAPPINESS

By Katie Kleiger
Directed by Marti Lyons
Monday, June 1

A story of two women whose lives intersect through a medical encounter, raising questions of connection and personal transformation.

GRUESOME PLAYGROUND INJURIES

By Rajiv Joseph
Directed by Christina Casano
Monday, June 8

A play tracing the relationship between two characters over 30 years through a series of encounters.

MARJORIE PRIME

By Jordan Harrison
Directed by James Bohnen
Monday, June 15

A work exploring memory, identity, and the role of technology in human relationships.

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