Gregory Fenner News

The Gift Theatre Reveals 25th Anniversary Season

by Stephi Wild — February 25, 2026

The Gift Theatre has announced its lineup for the 25th anniversary season, featuring a series of compelling productions set to captivate audiences.

Review: PRIMARY TRUST at Loretto-Hilton Center

by Rob Levy — February 12, 2026

An example of how grief shapes identity played out onstage, The Rep’s latest is a compelling, powerful example of how theater can confront uncomfortable topics with tenderness, compassion, and humor.

The Repertory Theatre Of St. Louis To Present PRIMARY TRUST

by A.A. Cristi — January 6, 2026

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The Gift Theatre to Welcome New Ensemble Members and the Return of TEN

by Chloe Rabinowitz — December 1, 2025

The Gift Theatre is busy making plans for its 25th Anniversary season, including new ensemble members and a new home for TEN 25th, the company’s annual 10-minute performance festival.

Goodman Theatre, Paramount, and More Nominated For 2025 Equity Jeff Awards

by Stephi Wild — August 12, 2025

The Joseph Jefferson Awards will celebrate the 57th Anniversary of its Equity Theater Awards on Monday, September 29.

Photos: TOPDOG/UNDERDOG at The Gift Theatre

by Blair Ingenthron — September 22, 2024

The Gift Theatre, is presenting Topdog/Underdog, written by Suzan-Lori Parks and directed by Shanésia Davis, through October 20, at Filament Theater.

The Gift Theatre Reveals 2024-25 Season

by Stephi Wild — April 25, 2024

The Gift Theatre has announced its 2024-25 season featuring Suzan-Lori Parks’ masterpiece Topdog/Underdog directed by Shanésia Davisand the world premiere of Cygnus by Susan Soon He Stanton, directed by Co-Artistic Director Brittany Burch.

The Gift Theatre to Present TEN 2023: Festival of Ten-Minute Plays in May

by Chloe Rabinowitz — April 25, 2023

The Gift Theatre will welcome back TEN 2023, the company’s annual festival of ten world premiere ten-minute pieces by The Gift and guest artists, curated by Co-Artistic Directors Brittany Burch, Emjoy Gavino and Jennifer Glasse.

The Gift Theatre Will Open its 2020 Season With THE PILLOWMAN

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 27, 2020

The Gift Theatre will launch its 2020 Season with a revival of Martin McDonagh's masterpiece The Pillowman, directed by Laura Alcalá Baker, playing February 27 - March 29, 2020 at The Gift's home at 4802 N.

Photo Flash: The Gift Theatre Presents TEN 2020

by A.A. Cristi — January 10, 2020

The Gift Theatre is pleased to present TEN 2020, the company's annual season kick-off festival of ten world premiere ten-minute pieces by The Gift and guest artists, curated by Artistic Director Michael Patrick Thornton and Associate Artistic Directors Paul D'Addario and Emjoy Gavino.

The Gift Theatre Presents TEN 2020

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 8, 2020

The Gift Theatre will present TEN 2020, the company's annual season kick-off festival of ten world premiere ten-minute pieces by The Gift and guest artists, curated by Artistic Director Michael Patrick Thornton and Associate Artistic Directors Paul D'Addario and Emjoy Gavino.

Casting Announced For The Gift Theatre's THE PILLOWMAN

by A.A. Cristi — December 19, 2019

The Gift Theatre is pleased to announce casting for its revival of Martin McDonagh's masterpiece THE PILLOWMAN, directed by Laura Alcalá Baker.

TV: Auntie Comes Home In THE FIRST DEEP BREATH At Victory Gardens

by A.A. Cristi — November 22, 2019

Victory Gardens Theater continues its 45th Anniversary season with the World Premiere of The First Deep Breath by Lee Edward Colston II and directed by Steve H.

Photo Flash: First Look At THE FIRST DEEP BREATH at Victory Gardens Theater

by A.A. Cristi — November 22, 2019

Victory Gardens Theater continues its 45th Anniversary season with the World Premiere of The First Deep Breath by Lee Edward Colston II and directed by Steve H.

Victory Gardens Continues Season With World Premiere Of THE FIRST DEEP BREATH

by Julie Musbach — August 20, 2019

Victory Gardens Theater continues its 45th season with the World Premiere of The First Deep Breath by Lee Edward Colston II and directed by Steve H.

Victory Gardens Announces Casting For First Three Productions

by A.A. Cristi — August 8, 2019

Victory Gardens Theater under the direction of Artistic Director Chay Yew and Executive Director Erica Daniels, announces casting for its upcoming productions of Tiny Beautiful Things based on the book by Cheryl Strayed and adapted by Nia Vardalos, directed by Vanessa Stalling, The First Deep Breath

Photo Flash: First Look at The Gift Theatre's TEN 2019

by Julie Musbach — January 11, 2019

The Gift Theatre presents TEN 2019, the company's annual season kick-off festival of ten world premiere ten-minute pieces by The Gift and guest artists, curated by Artistic Director Michael Patrick Thornton and Associate Artistic Directors Paul D'Addario and Emjoy Gavino.

The Gift Theatre Presents TEN 2019: Festival Of Ten-Minute World Premiere Plays

by A.A. Cristi — January 8, 2019

The Gift Theatre is pleased to present TEN 2019, the company's annual season kick-off festival of ten world premiere ten-minute pieces by The Gift and guest artists, curated by Artistic Director Michael Patrick Thornton and Associate Artistic Directors Paul D'Addario and Emjoy Gavino.

Photo Flash: First Look at The Gift Theatre's COSMOLOGIES

by Julie Musbach — October 23, 2018

The Gift Theatre is pleased to conclude its 17th season with the Midwest premiere of Tony Award-winning playwright and ensemble member David Rabe's* COSMOLOGIES, directed by Artistic Director Michael Patrick Thornton*, playing October 19 -December 9, 2018 at 4802 N.

The Gift Theatre's COSMOLOGIES Makes Midwest Premiere

by BWW News Desk — October 19, 2018

The Gift Theatre is pleased to conclude its 17th season with the Midwest premiere of Tony Award-winning playwright and ensemble member David Rabe's* COSMOLOGIES, directed by Artistic Director Michael Patrick Thornton*, playing October 19 - December 9, 2018 at 4802 N.