Kirsten Fitzgerald

Interview: Grayson Kennedy at Gwydion Theatre Company
by Angela Lin - Sep 25, 2026

'We invite controversy because controversy breeds thought. We invite high emotions. We want it to be participatory with our audiences.'

Full Cast Set for HEROES OF THE FOURTH TURNING at A Red Orchid Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 15, 2026

A Red Orchid Theatre has revealed the full cast for its Chicago premiere of Will Arbery's politically-charged drama Heroes of the Fourth Turning, directed by Ensemble Member dado.

Goodman Theatre, Paramount Theatre, and More Receive 58th Anniversary Jeff Awards For Equity Theater
by Stephi Wild - Sep 15, 2026

The Jeff Awards recognized 41 recipients across 37 categories of theater excellence in Chicago, with Writers Theatre and Raven Theatre each receiving five awards for their productions.

Review: BIRDS OF NORTH AMERICA at A Red Orchid Theatre
by Rachel Weinberg - Sep 11, 2026

Birds of North America is a touching and supremely well-acted two hander. A Red Orchid Theatre’s return engagement reunites Cassidy Slaughter-Mason and John Judd as father-daughter duo Caitlyn and John, directed by Artistic Diretor Kirsten Fitzgerald. Over the course of roughly 10 years, Caitlyn and John bird from the yard of their family home in Maryland. Through these encounters, playwright Anna Ouyang Moench explores the evolution of this father-daughter relationship. Sometimes, John and Caitlyn appear to be each other’s biggest supporters. But as with many family dynamics, their close relationship also means they have the ability to push one another’s buttons and deliver astounding, painful barbs. 

BIRDS OF NORTH AMERICA to Open Remount at A Red Orchid Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 10, 2026

A Red Orchid Theatre will present a remount of Anna Ouyang Moench's father-daughter drama BIRDS OF NORTH AMERICA, starring John Judd and Cassidy Slaughter-Mason. The production received seven 2026 Equity Jeff Award nominations including Best Play.

Video: Jeff Award-Nominated BIRDS OF NORTH AMERICA Returns to A Red Orchid Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 4, 2026

A Red Orchid Theatre will remount its acclaimed production of Anna Ouyang Moench's Birds of North America, starring John Judd and Cassidy Slaughter-Mason, for a limited Chicago engagement beginning September 10. Watch video of the production.

BIRDS OF NORTH AMERICA to Return in Remount at A Red Orchid Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 10, 2026

A Red Orchid Theatre will remount its father-daughter drama BIRDS OF NORTH AMERICA, reuniting John Judd and Cassidy Slaughter-Mason under Kirsten Fitzgerald's direction for a limited run.

BIRDS OF NORTH AMERICA, IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS, and More Nominated For Equity Jeff Awards; Full List
by Stephi Wild - Jul 23, 2026

In celebration of its 58th anniversary awarding recognition for Equity theater, the Joseph Jefferson Awards announces its nominations for the 2025 –2026 season, including the Goodman Theatre, Chicago Shakespeare Theater and more.

A Red Orchid Theatre Reveals Season 34 Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Jul 22, 2026

A Red Orchid Theatre has announced its Season 34 lineup, including Rosmersholm, Heroes of the Fourth Turning, and more. learn more about the upcoming season here.

BIRDS OF NORTH AMERICA Remount Will Come to A Red Orchid Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2026

A Red Orchid Theatre has announced a remount of its critically-acclaimed, father-daughter drama Birds of North America, returning for a limited engagement. Learn more here!

THE TARGETED by A Red Orchid Theatre to Extend Run at Chopin Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 28, 2026

A Red Orchid Theatre announced an extension of its world premiere of THE TARGETED, written by Hanna Kime and directed by Grace Dolezal-Ng, adding a week of performances at The Chopin Theatre in Chicago's Wicker Park.

Photos: HANNA KIME’S THE TARGETED World Premiere at The Chopin Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 18, 2026

A Red Orchid Theatre will conclude its 33rd Season with the world premiere of Hanna Kime’s The Targeted, a tragicomedy about community directed by Grace Dolezal-Ng. Check out photos of the production.

THE TARGETED World Premiere to Close A Red Orchid Theatre’s 33rd Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 8, 2026

A Red Orchid Theatre will present the world premiere of The Targeted. The play is written by Hanna Kime and directed by Grace Dolezal-Ng. Performances will take place in Chicago.

A Red Orchid's BIRDS OF NORTH AMERICA Extends For Final Time
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2026

A Red Orchid Theatre has announced a second and final extension for its acclaimed production BIRDS OF NORTH AMERICA, now running until March 2026.

BIRDS OF NORTH AMERICA Extended at A Red Orchid Theatre Until March 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 28, 2026

Due to popular demand, A Red Orchid Theatre has announced two additional weeks of performances of its Chicago premiere of Anna Ouyang Moench's father-daughter Birds of North America, now extended through Sunday, March 8, 2026.

Photo: BIRDS OF NORTH AMERICA at A Red Orchid Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 26, 2026

Production photos have been released for BIRDS OF NORTH AMERICA, the Chicago premiere of Anna Ouyang Moench’s father-daughter drama, currently playing at A Red Orchid Theatre.

Full Cast Set For THE TARGETED at The Chopin Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2026

A Red Orchid Theatre will conclude its 33rd Season with the world premiere of Hanna Kime's The Targeted, a tragicomedy about community directed by Grace Dolezal-Ng, playing May 7 – June 14, 2026 at The Chopin Theatre Mainstage.

BIRDS OF NORTH AMERICA Comes to A Red Orchid Theatre in January
by Stephi Wild - Dec 16, 2025

A Red Orchid Theatre will continue its 33rd Season with the Chicago premiere of Anna Ouyang Moench's father-daughter drama Birds of North America, directed by Artistic Director Kirsten Fitzgerald.

BIRDS OF NORTH AMERICA Full Cast Announced at A Red Orchid Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 23, 2025

A Red Orchid Theatre will continue its 33rd season with the Chicago premiere of Anna Ouyang Moench’s Birds of North America, directed by Artistic Director Kirsten Fitzgerald, running January 15 – February 22, 2026.

A Red Orchid Theatre Will Open 33rd Season With World Premiere of VEAL
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 25, 2025

A Red Orchid Theatre will open its 33rd Season with the world premiere of Jojo Jones’ Veal, directed by Ensemble Member dado, running September 25–November 2, 2025. The dark comedy follows a newly crowned queen forced to confront old friendships and betrayals. Tickets are on sale beginning August 26 at aredorchidtheatre.org.