BOOKS ON THE CHOPPING BLOCK at City Lit Theater Company
Dates: 10/5/2025 - 10/11/2025
📍 Theatre: City Lit Theater Company
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City Lit Theater Company presents a series of readings from the top ten challenged books of the year during Banned Books Week, running from October 5 to 11. The performance features actors Eulalia Jane, Noelle Klyce, Jeffery Gougis, and Norine McGrath, who will read excerpts that highlight the reasons these works have faced censorship. The event aims to celebrate the freedom to read and engage the audience in discussions about the importance of literary expression.
Cast and Creative Team for BOOKS ON THE CHOPPING BLOCK at City Lit Theater Company
Cast
Eulalia Jane
Ensemble
Noelle Klyce
Ensemble
Jeffery Gougis
Ensemble
Norine McGrath
Ensemble
Creative Team
Katy Nielsen
Education Director
Brian Pastor
Executive Artistic Director
News About BOOKS ON THE CHOPPING BLOCK at City Lit Theater Company
City Lit To Perform Excerpts From The Top 10 Challenged Books In BOOKS ON THE CHOPPING BLOCK
September 15, 2025 City Lit Theater Company will again present BOOKS ON THE CHOPPING BLOCK during BANNED BOOKS WEEK. Learn more about the events and see how to attend here!
City Lit to Present Annual BOOKS ON THE CHOPPING BLOCK
August 28, 2024 City Lit Theater Company, in association with the American Library Association (ALA)’s Office of Intellectual Freedom, will again present BOOKS ON THE CHOPPING BLOCK during BANNED BOOKS WEEK. Learn more about the events!
City Lit Theater to Present Excerpts from Top Challenged Books for Banned Books Week
September 14, 2023 Discover the power of literature as City Lit Theater showcases excerpts from the top challenged books of the year. Join us for a thought-provoking event in observance of Banned Books Week.
City Lit Sets 2023-24 Season; Producer/Artistic Director Terry McCabe to Retire
May 15, 2023 City Lit Producer and Artistic Director Terry McCabe announced that the theatre’s 2023-2024 season—its forty-third—will be his last on its staff.
City Lit Theater Will Celebrate 'Banned Books' Week
September 16, 2022 City Lit Theater Company, in association with the American Library Association's Office of Intellectual Freedom, will again present BOOKS ON THE CHOPPING BLOCK, a celebration of BANNED BOOK WEEK, September 18-22, at various locations in and around Chicago.About the Theatre
City Lit Theater Company Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
What shows have played recently at City Lit Theater Company?
St. Nicholas (06/26/26-07/26/26)
Thirteen Days (09/10/21-10/24/21)
London Assurance (06/09/17-07/23/17)
Forty-Two Stories (04/14/17-05/28/17)
The Sundial (01/06/17-02/12/17)
Psmith, Journalist (09/23/16-11/06/16)
Thirteen Days (09/10/21-10/24/21)
London Assurance (06/09/17-07/23/17)
Forty-Two Stories (04/14/17-05/28/17)
The Sundial (01/06/17-02/12/17)
Psmith, Journalist (09/23/16-11/06/16)
What shows are coming up next at City Lit Theater Company?
St. Nicholas (06/26/26-07/26/26)
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