Northlight Theatre Moving Back to Evanston?

According to the Chicago Tribune, Northlight Theatre, which is currently based out of Skokie Illinois, will be heading back to its hometown- Evanston. The new space would be a part of a proposed mid-rise in the heart of the city.

Chris Jones writes: "In essence, the developer would build for Northlight the shell of a flexible, roughly 400-seat mainstage theater, possibly alongside two smaller spaces, which would be used by Northlight for more experimental work. Those smaller spaces (perhaps a 200-seat theater and a 99-seat black box) would also likely be available to other theater companies, although how all of that would work is still up in the air."

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Northlight Theatre aspires to promote change of perspective and encourage compassion by exploring the depth of our humanity across a bold spectrum of theatrical experiences, reflecting our community to the world and the world to our community.

Now entering its 41st season, the organization has mounted over 200 productions, including more than 40 world premieres. Northlight has earned 151 Joseph Jefferson Award nominations and 28 Awards. As one of the area's premier theatre companies, Northlight is a regional magnet for critical and professional acclaim, as well as talent of the highest quality.

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