Signal Ensemble Theatre to Close Doors at End of 13th Season

Signal Ensemble Theatre announces this, the company's 13th season, will be the final presenting season as one of Chicago's premiere storefront theatre companies. The company's final presentation will be The Consultant by Heidi Schreck and directed by Co-Artistic Director Ronan Marra (January 21 - February 20, 2016). Opening this Saturday, Sept. 19 is Butcher, by Nicolas Billon and directed by Signal Ensemble Member Bries Vannon (through October 24).

"Signal Ensemble Theatre is immensely proud to be a part of the Chicago theatre story. It has been a privilege to be able to operate in the supportive and rich environment that this city has afforded us. After 13 exciting seasons, Signal Ensemble Theatre will be closing following its production of The Consultant this coming February. This decision has come after some hard looks at the logistics of our operations, the growth of individual careers and the changing state of our ensemble. It's important for us to maintain the commitment to the artistry and quality of production that marks our stage, and we feel it's best to end our run while we still feel we are capable of providing this to our audience. Simply put, it's time to move on for us, and we're putting every bit of passion and craftsmanship into this, our final season." said Co-Artistic Directors and Co-Founders Ronan Marra and Joseph Stearns in a joint statement.

In its 13-season history, Signal Ensemble has produced 40 productions including world, United States and Chicago premieres. The productions have garnered awards, critical acclaim and represented drama, comedy and musical theatre including 1776 (2008), Aftermath (2010, 2011), Aces (2011), East of Berlin & The Russian Play (2011), Lascivious Something (2013), This is War (2013) and The Drowning Girls (2015).