Remaining Victory Gardens Theater Staff Move To Unionize With IATSE
Staff at Chicago's stories Victory Gardens Theater, which has been engulfed in accusations of 'toxic behavior' and a 'lack of transparency' are seeking union representation.
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Industry Pro Newsletter: New Leadership Model at Pennsylvania Shakes, New Auditions at Princeton
Our two Industry Trend stories this week take a look at a few of the different ways that people are trying to bring change to the theatre industry: reforming the work environment that has long been problematic, and the way Princeton is working on developing a new audition process to help bring more
Industry Pro Newsletter: Finding Artistic Rest, Susan Booth Returns to the Goodman
New Diorama Theatre in the UK announced an interesting new season: they won’t be producing any shows until 2023.
Industry Pro Newsletter: An Industry in Reform - Internships and a New Vision for Funding
A thought experiment from New Zealand examines a potentially new way to not only make arts funding more equitable, but transparent and with the opportunity for potential patrons to find projects to fund.
Ken-Matt Martin Reveals He 'Would Not Immediately Return if Asked' to Victory Gardens
Now, in a recent statement, Martin revealed that he will not be returning.
Industry Pro Newsletter: The Paradox of Pay Equity, COVID Spread in NYC High Once Again
As calls for unpaid internships to come to an end continue, many are re-evaluating their budgets and business models - with some adjusting their production model, and others looking at the financial realities and closing their doors.
Actors' Equity Association Releases Statement in Support of Victory Gardens Theater Workers
Actors’ Equity Association has issued a statement in response to recent events at Victory Gardens Theater.
Cast Announced for JERRY'S GIRLS Benefit Performance
Season of Concern, the emergency fund for Chicago theater artists, will present a one-night-only benefit performance of Jerry’s Girls, with music and lyrics by Jerry Herman, concepts by Larry Alford, Wayne Cilento, and Jerry Herman, direction by Ken-Matt Martin, and musical direction by Nigel D.
Season of Concern to Present One-Night-Only Benefit Performance of JERRY'S GIRLS
Season of Concern, the emergency fund for Chicago theater artists, will present a one-night-only benefit performance of Jerry’s Girls, with music and lyrics by Jerry Herman, concepts by Larry Alford, Wayne Cilento, and Jerry Herman, direction by Ken-Matt Martin, and musical direction by Nige
Cast Announced for the Regional Premiere of CULLUD WATTAH at Victory Gardens Theater
Victory Gardens Theater has announced the cast for the final show in its 2021/22 Mainstage Season, the regional premiere of cullud wattah, written by Erika Dickerson-Despenza and directed by Lili-Anne Brown.
Edgerton Foundation New Play Awards Announce Second Round of 2021-22 Recipients
Theatre Communications Group has announced the recipients of the second round of the 2021-22 Edgerton Foundation New Play Awards.
Roots Group Brad Absher and the Superials Serve Up a Potent Brew of Tulsa Tea, Coming June 10th On Horton Records
Horton Records announces the signing of acclaimed roots music guitarist/singer Brad Absher and his band, the Superials, and will release their label debut album, Tulsa Tea.
Victory Gardens Theater Continues Ignite Chicago With Reading Of PRIMARY TRUST, April 30
Victory Gardens Theater presents the Ignite Chicago reading of Primary Trust, written by Eboni Booth and directed by Knud Adams.
Sideshow Theatre Company Announces 2022 Season
Sideshow Theatre Company announced its 2022 season featuring the world premiere of Artistic Associate Brynne Frauenhoffer’s brash, incisive comedy Pro-Am, directed by Artistic Director Regina Victor, and a staged reading of Preston Choi's sci-fi post-apocalyptic dramedy Drive-In at the End
BWW Review: QUEEN OF THE NIGHT at Victory Gardens Theater
Victory Gardens Artistic Director Ken-Matt Martin ushers in a new age for the company with a play that trods familiar territory.
Chicago Theatre Week to Honor Black History Month
Chicago Theatre Week (#CTW22), an annual celebration of the rich tradition of theatre-going in Chicago during which visitors and residents can access value-priced tickets, returns for its 10th year and will take place February 17-27, 2022.
Victory Gardens Theater Continues IGNITE Chicago Reading Series With EXERCISE YOUR DEMONS
Victory Gardens Theater presents the Ignite Chicago reading of exercise your demons: a play on the trauma of a gay male body written by Gage Tarlton and directed by Ryan Dobrin, with movement direction by Breon Arzell.
Victory Gardens Theater Announces André Teamer and Terry Guest in QUEEEN OF THE NIGHT, Beginning January 29
Victory Gardens Theater opens its 2021/22 Mainstage Season with Queen of the Night, written by travis tate and directed by Victory Gardens Artistic Director Ken-Matt Martin.
Victory Gardens Continues Ignite Chicago Readings With Two New Plays This December
Victory Gardens Theater presents two Ignite Chicago readings in December 2021.
Victory Gardens Theater Returns With QUEEN ON THE NIGHT, Beginning January 29
Victory Gardens Theater opens its 2021/22 Mainstage Season with Queen of the Night, written by travis tate and directed by Victory Gardens Artistic Director Ken-Matt Martin.
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