Andrew Cutler News

Netta Walker Named First Floor Theater's 2026 Blueprint Commission Recipient

by A.A. Cristi — May 26, 2026

First Floor Theater announced playwright and actor Netta Walker as its 2026 Blueprint Commission recipient.

First Floor Theater Unveils Cast For Chicago Premiere WORK HARD HAVE FUN MAKE HISTORY

by A.A. Cristi — March 24, 2026

First Floor Theater will present WORK HARD HAVE FUN MAKE HISTORY, written by Reid Tang and directed by Tina El Gamal, from May 7 to June 6, 2026, at Raven Theatre in Edgewater.

Chicago Premiere of WORK HARD HAVE FUN MAKE HISTORY Comes to First Floor Theater

by Stephi Wild — October 16, 2025

Chicago's First Floor Theater has announced its 13th season with the Chicago Premiere of WORK HARD HAVE FUN MAKE HISTORY, written by reid tang and directed by Tina El Gamal.

PRO-AM World Premiere, IN HIS HANDS Chicago Premiere & More Set for First Floor Theater 2024 Season

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 29, 2023

First Floor Theater has revealed its 11th Season, featuring a world premiere, a Chicago premiere and more.

Photos: Get a First Look at First Floor Theater's BOTTICELLI IN THE FIRE

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 3, 2022

First Floor Theater is launching its Tenth Season with the Chicago premiere of Jordan Tannahill’s Botticelli in the Fire, a hot-blooded queering of Renaissance Italy that questions the value of art at the collapse of society.

First Floor Theater to Launch 10th Season With Chicago Premiere of BOTTICELLI IN THE FIRE

by Chloe Rabinowitz — August 23, 2022

First Floor Theater will launch its Tenth Season with the Chicago premiere of Jordan Tannahill’s Botticelli in the Fire, a hot-blooded queering of Renaissance Italy that questions the value of art at the collapse of society.

Cast Announced for First Floor Theater's Chicago Premiere of BOTTICELLI IN THE FIRE

by Chloe Rabinowitz — July 25, 2022

First Floor Theater is launching its Tenth Season with the Chicago premiere of Jordan Tannahill’s Botticelli in the Fire, a hot-blooded queering of Renaissance Italy that questions the value of art at the collapse of society.

First Floor Theater Announces Omer Abbas Salem to Receive Second Blueprint Commission

by Stephi Wild — March 29, 2022

First Floor Theater has announced that company member Omer Abbas Salem will be awarded the theater’s second Blueprint Commission.

Woolly Mammoth/IAMA Theatre Companies Present HI, ARE YOU SINGLE?

by A.A. Cristi — December 9, 2020

Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company in association with IAMA Theatre Company are excited to play “wingman” together as they present Ryan J.

Photo Flash: Chicago Premiere of PLANO at First Floor Theater

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 20, 2020

First Floor Theater is continuing its eighth season with the Chicago premiere of Will Arbery's dark comedy PLANO, directed by Steppenwolf ensemble member Audrey Francis.

First Floor Theater Presents the Chicago Premiere of PLANO

by A.A. Cristi — January 16, 2020

First Floor Theater is pleased to continue its eighth season with the Chicago premiere of Will Arbery's dark comedy PLANO, directed by Steppenwolf ensemble member Audrey Francis.

Steppenwolf Theatre Company to Host Two Visiting Companies as Part of LookOut

by Chloe Rabinowitz — December 13, 2019

Steppenwolf Theatre Company will host two bold visiting companies as part of LookOut, a year-round series that presents the work of artists and companies across genre and form.

Black Box Acting Announces New Ownership

by Julie Musbach — December 20, 2018

Black Box Acting, Chicago's premier actor training program, today announced a change in ownership.

Photo Flash: First Floor Theater's HOODED, OR BEING BLACK FOR DUMMIES Begins November 17

by Julie Musbach — October 25, 2018

First Floor Theater is pleased to launch its seventh season with the Chicago premiere of Tearrance Arvelle Chisholm's wild, social commentary HOODED, OR BEING BLACK FOR DUMMIES, directed by Mikael Burke, playing October 20 - November 17, 2018 at FFT's resident home, The Den Theatre (2B), 1

2018 Excellence Awards for Skin and Muscle Health Nominees Announced...

by Robert Diamond — September 27, 2018

Photo Flash: First Floor Theater's HOODED, OR BEING BLACK FOR DUMMIES Makes Chicago Premiere

by Julie Musbach — September 21, 2018

First Floor Theater is pleased to launch its seventh season with the Chicago premiere of Tearrance Arvelle Chisholm's wild, social commentary HOODED, OR BEING BLACK FOR DUMMIES, directed by Mikael Burke, playing October 20 - November 17, 2018 at FFT's resident home, The Den Theatre (2B), 13