Mark Pracht News

City Lit Reveals First Group Of Artistic Associates

by Stephi Wild — August 27, 2025

City Lit Theater has announced a cohort of Artistic Associates for the first time in its 45-year history.

The Jeff Awards Reveal 51st Anniversary Non-Equiy Theater Awards Nominations

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 6, 2025

Celebrating its 51st anniversary awarding recognition for Non-Equity theater, the Joseph Jefferson Awards revealed its nominations for theater excellence among Non-Equity theater during the 2024 season.

Cast Set for Chicago Premiere of Reina Hardy’s GLASSHEART at City Lit

by Chloe Rabinowitz — November 25, 2024

City Lit Theater has revealed its cast and creative team for the Chicago Premiere of GLASSHEART, by Chicago-based playwright Reina Hardy.

Review: THE HOUSE OF IDEAS at City Lit Theater

by Zac Thriffiley — September 4, 2024

THE HOUSE OF IDEAS provides an entertaining history of Marvel’s precipitous rise to pop cultural supremacy that nicely captures the collaborative spirit of Kirby and Lee’s frequently tumultuous partnership.

Cast Announced for City Lit's THE HOUSE OF IDEAS, Beginning In August

by A.A. Cristi — July 1, 2024

City Lit has announced the cast for THE HOUSE OF IDEAS, running from August 23 to October 6.

City Lit Theater Reveals 2024-25 Season Programming

by Stephi Wild — March 4, 2024

City Lit Theater has announced its programming for the 2024-25 season, the company’s 44th.

Kokandy Productions, Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre & More Nominated for 2023 Jeff Awards- See the Full List!

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 6, 2024

Celebrating its 50th anniversary awarding recognition for Non-Equity theater, the Joseph Jefferson Awards has revealed its nominations for theater excellence among Non-Equity theater during the 2023 season.

Cast and Crew Revealed For the World Premiere of Mark Pracht's THE INNOCENCE OF SEDUCTION at City Lit

by Stephi Wild — August 7, 2023

Full casting and production team have been announced for City Lit’s forty-third season opener - the world premiere of THE INNOCENCE OF SEDUCTION by Chicago playwright Mark Pracht.

Photos: First Look At Arthur Miller's THE CRUCIBLE At Invictus Theatre Company

by A.A. Cristi — May 18, 2023

Invictus Theatre Company has released first look photos for its upcoming revival of Arthur Miller’s THE CRUCIBLE.

City Lit Sets 2023-24 Season; Producer/Artistic Director Terry McCabe to Retire

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 15, 2023

City Lit Producer and Artistic Director Terry McCabe announced that the theatre’s 2023-2024 season—its forty-third—will be his last on its staff.

Cast & Creative Team Set for THE CRUCIBLE at Invictus Theatre Company

by Chloe Rabinowitz — April 13, 2023

Invictus Theatre Company has announced a powerhouse cast of 19 actors for its upcoming revival of Arthur Miller’s THE CRUCIBLE.

Cast & Creative Team Announced for THE MARK OF KANE World Premiere at City Lit

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 23, 2022

City Lit Theater’s 42nd season will begin in October with the world premiere of THE MARK OF KANE, by Chicago playwright/actor Mark Pracht, directed by City Lit Artistic Director Terry McCabe.

City Lit Theater Announces 2022-23 Season Featuring Two World Premieres

by Chloe Rabinowitz — August 22, 2022

City Lit Theater announced its lineup for the 2022-23 season.

The Artistic Home to Present the SUMMER ON THE PATIO Series in August

by Chloe Rabinowitz — July 15, 2022

The Artistic Home will present the return of its Summer on the Patio Series, featuring three free workshop productions playing Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from August 5 – 28, 2022.

Artistic Home Ensemble Presents VANYA ON THE PLAINS September 15

by Sarah Hookey — July 23, 2019

The Artistic Home Ensemble's first production of the 2019-20 Chicago Theatre Season will be the world premiere of VANYA ON THE PLAINS, a Chekhovian tragicomedy by Jason Hedrick, Director of the O'Neil Theatre and Instructor of Theatre and Speech at John A.