Tara Mallen

Rivendell Theatre to Host Benefit Screening of GHOSTLIGHT With Cast and Filmmakers
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 24, 2025

Rivendell Theatre Ensemble is kicking off its 30th Anniversary Season Campaign with a special benefit screening event with the filmmakers and cast of the critically acclaimed, award winning, independent film Ghostlight by Kelly O’Sullivan and Alex Thompson.

PIVOT World Premiere and More Set for Rivendell 30th Anniversary Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 20, 2025

Rivendell Theatre Ensemble has unveiled its 30th Anniversary Season of new plays written by women, and its annual new play festival. See the full lineup here!

Chicago’s ARTS IN THE DARK Halloween Parade Returns for 11th Year This October
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 19, 2025

Chicago’s Arts in the Dark Halloween Parade returns for its 11th year on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 6–8 p.m. on State Street. The free, family-friendly event will feature more than 5,000 performers from 100+ cultural groups, giant puppets, live music, diverse community representation, and a DIY costume contest presented by Goodwill.

Rivendell Theatre Continues 30th Anniversary Season with GORGEOUS In Co-Production with Raven Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 26, 2025

Chicago’s Rivendell Theatre Ensemble continues to celebrate its 30th Anniversary season with the World Premiere co-production of Keiko Green’s GORGEOUS, directed by Kirsten Fitzgerald. The co-production with Raven Theatre runs May 1 - June 7, 2025, at Raven, 6157 N. Clark St.

Cast and Crew Set For GORGEOUS at Raven Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2025

Chicago's Raven Theatre Company, in a co-production with Rivendell Theatre Ensemble, have announced the cast and production team for Keiko Green's World Premiere of GORGEOUS, directed by Kirsten Fitzgerald.

NO SUCH THING World Premiere to Launch Rivendell Theatre 30th Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 20, 2025

Rivendell Theatre Ensemble will usher in its 30th Anniversary Season with the world premiere of No Such Thing by Rivendell Ensemble Member Lisa Dillman and directed by Malkia Stampley. Learn more!

BWW Q&A: Rebekah Scallet on RED at New Jewish Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Jul 30, 2024

New Jewish Theatre presents Red by John Logan. Running Thursday, July 25 through Sunday, August 11, performances will take place in the J’s Wool Studio Theatre. Rebekah Scallet (Artistic Director) is in her second full season with the New Jewish Theatre. Last season she directed the St. Louis Theatre Circle Award-nominated production of The Immigrant.

WIPEOUT Extends Run at Rivendell
by Stephi Wild - Mar 25, 2024

​​​​​​​Rivendell Theatre Ensemble has announced the extension to the world premiere of WIPEOUT by Aurora Real de Asua, directed by Rivendell Artistic Director Tara Mallen with movement direction by Ensemble Member Devon de Mayo.

Review: WIPEOUT at Rivendell Theatre
by Zac Thriffiley - Mar 13, 2024

Premiering at Rivendell Theatre under the inventive direction of Tara Mallen, WIPEOUT gifts audiences a hilarious exploration of aging, friendship, and womanhood that's as fun as a day at the beach and as bittersweet as a setting sun.

Rivendell Theatre Ensemble Announces World Premiere of WIPEOUT by Aurora Real de Asua
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 15, 2023

Rivendell Theatre Ensemble presents the world premiere of WIPEOUT, a poignant comedy about friendship, grief, and the unpredictable tides of life. Set on surfboards, WIPEOUT tells the story of three women navigating their friendships and fears while learning to surf.

MOTHERHOUSE Comes to Rivendell Theatre Ensemble This Week
by Stephi Wild - Sep 12, 2023

Rivendell Theatre Ensemble will remount the sold-out world premiere run of Motherhouse by RTE Ensemble member Tuckie White. Learn more about the production and how to get tickets here!

Hit Production MOTHERHOUSE Reopening At Rivendell Theatre Ensemble This Fall
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 7, 2023

Rivendell Theatre Ensemble (RTE), Chicago’s only Equity theatre dedicated to advancing the lives of women through the power of theatre, will remount the sold-out world premiere run of Motherhouse by RTE Ensemble member Tuckie White, directed by Azar Kazemi this fall. 

MOTHERHOUSE World Premiere Extends Into the Summer at Rivendell Theatre Ensemble
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 10, 2023

Rivendell Theatre Ensemble is adding performances to the sold-out world premiere run of Motherhouse by RTE Ensemble member Tuckie White, directed by Azar Kazemi. 

MOTHERHOUSE Extends for Two Weeks at Rivendell Theatre Ensemble
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 12, 2023

Rivendell Theatre Ensemble has announced the two-week extension of the world premiere of Motherhouse by RTE Ensemble member Tuckie White, directed by Azar Kazemi. 

World Premiere of MOTHERHOUSE by Tuckie White to be Presented by Rivendell Theatre Ensemble in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 23, 2023

Rivendell Theatre Ensemble will present the world premiere of Motherhouse by RTE Ensemble member Tuckie White, directed by Azar Kazemi. 

Rivendell Welcomes New Ensemble Members
by Stephi Wild - Feb 9, 2023

Rivendell Theatre Ensemble (RTE), Chicago’s only Equity theatre dedicated to producing new work with women at the core, welcomes eight new ensemble members.

Nominees Announced for 2022 Jeff Awards In Chicago; Drury Lane & Goodman Theatre Lead Nominations
by Team BWW - Aug 24, 2022

Recognizing a strong return to the spotlight over the 2021-2022 Equity theater season, the Joseph Jefferson Awards in Chicago announced its nominations for theater excellence. This year’s nominees include 201 theater artists across 38 categories of excellence in theater production among shows from 43 companies.

Equity Jeff Awards Announce 2022 Nominations
by Stephi Wild - Aug 24, 2022

The Joseph Jefferson Awards have announced this year's Equity nominations, including 201 theater artists across 38 categories.  The 54th anniversary Equity Jeff Awards will take place October 17, 2022, at Drury Lane in Oakbrook, IL. 

Rivendell Theatre Ensemble Announces Fall 2022 Programming Featuring the FRESH PRODUCE FESTIVAL & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 23, 2022

Rivendell Theatre Ensemble has announced its 2022 Fall line-up including the return of the Fresh Produce Festival: A Celebration of New Plays by Women; and the World Premiere of A Mile in the Dark by Emily Schwend, directed by RTE member Georgette Verdin, in a co-production with Interrobang Theatre Project.

Chicago Premiere of THE LUCKIEST Extended at Raven Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 18, 2022

Due to popular demand, Raven Theatre’s Chicago premiere of The Luckiest has added one additional week of performances, extending through Sunday, June 26, 2022 on Raven’s 85-seat East Stage, 6157 N. Clark St. (at Granville) in Chicago.