ARCADIA, FURLOUGH’S PARADISE, LAUGHS IN SPANISH & More Set For READINGS ON RAVENSWOOD
The free Monday night series at 1751 W. Grace is curated by artistic director Marti Lyons
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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.
TICKETS & INFORMATION
All readings will take place at Remy Bumppo’s rehearsal space at 1751 W. Grace in Chicago. Admission is free with a suggested donation, and reservations are available online. A VIP package priced at $125 includes access to all six readings and recognition in company materials.
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