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Nathan Dale short moved to the Chicago theatre scene right around a year ago and has quickly come to love his new home. Most recently seen as a Swing in Promises, Promises with Blank Theatre Company and Mr. Hanratty’s Understudy in The Minutes with Edge of the Wood, Nathan also worked with Parker Players Theatre Company (Love/Sick) and MadKap Productions (Rumors) during spring 2023. Before Chicago, Nathan was active in the Kansas City community, seen in productions of Clue (Padgett) and Finian’s Rainbow (Spinning Tree). In 2020, Nathan founded and served as the first Artistic Director of Sunrise Theatre Company in Topeka, Kansas, directing productions of The Realistic Joneses, Other Desert Cities, and staged readings of Gloria and the new musical Give It A Year. Other favorite performance credits include South Pacific (Emile), Big River (Pap/Duke), First Date (Aaron), and Too Many Cooks (“Noodles.”) When not on stage, Nathan is an amateur mixologist, House DJ thatoneguy, and proud dog dad to Theo.  BFA, Emporia State University. Thanks to his “giants:” Mom, Dad, Elijah, Carrie, Susie, Auntie, DC, JB, LC, et al. nathandaleshort.com

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Photos: First Look at Blank Theatre Company's PROMISES, PROMISES


Blank Theatre Company presents the second and final show of their 2023 season, “Promises, Promises”, running this month. Check out all new production photos here!

Full Cast & Creative Team Announced For PROMISES, PROMISES At Blank Theatre Company; Previews Begin December 1


Blank Theatre Company presents 'Promises, Promises' with a talented cast and creative team. Set in 1968 New York City, the show follows Chuck Baxter as he navigates love and corporate schemes. Don't miss this captivating production!

BWW Review: FINIAN'S RAINBOW at Spinning Tree Theatre


Designed as a very funny screed against Jim Crowe and political corruption, Rainbow continues to shine on its audiences after 70 years.

Spinning Tree opens 7th Season with Intimate FINIAN'S RAINBOW


The 1947 musical fantasy FINIAN'S RAINBOW, with music by Burton Lane and lyrics by E.Y. Harburg, gets the Spinning Tree-tment September 1-17. The score, "one of the most enduringly delicious ever concocted for an American musical" (The New York Times), includes "Old Devil Moon," "How are things in Glocca Morra" and "Look to the Rainbow."

Spinning Tree Opens 7th Season with Intimate FINIAN'S RAINBOW


The 1947 musical fantasy FINIAN'S RAINBOW, with music by Burton Lane and lyrics by E.Y. Harburg, gets the Spinning Tree-tment September 1-17. The score, "one of the most enduringly delicious ever concocted for an American musical" (The New York Times), includes "Old Devil Moon," "How are things in Glocca Morra" and "Look to the Rainbow."

Spinning Tree Theatre Opens 7th Season with FINIAN'S RAINBOW


The 1947 musical fantasy FINIAN'S RAINBOW, with music by Burton Lane and lyrics by E.Y. Harburg, gets the Spinning Tree-tment September 1-17.

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