Mierka Girten News

Buried secrets, blackmail, and false identities race onto the stage in this hard-driving tragicomedy about the slippery netherworld of thoroughbred racing from Pulitzer Prize-winning dramatist Sam Shepard.

A Red Orchid Theatre announces its 25th Anniversary Season.

A Red Orchid Theatre hosts a benefit reading of Angels in America, Part One: Millennium Approaches by Tony Kushner. Conceived as a response from Chicago theatre artists to the current political climate, the event's proceeds will benefit A Red Orchid Theatre and the Chicago chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU).

???????A Red Orchid Theatre concludes its 2016-2017 Season with the Chicago premiere of 3C, written by David Adjmi and directed by Ensemble Member Shade Murray. The production runs April 20 - June 4, 2017, at A Red Orchid Theatre, 1531 N. Wells. The press opening is Monday, April 24 at 7:00 p.m.

Join A Red Orchid Theatre for an Oscar Viewing Party at Rockit Bar and Grill in honor of A Red Orchid Theatre Co-Founder Michael Shannon's Academy Award nomination. This year's Academy Awards take place on Sunday, February 26, 2017. Tickets to the Oscar Viewing Party are $20 and include entry, light bites and a drink ticket. Doors open at 6:00 p.m.

A Red Orchid Theatre continues 2016- 2017 Season with the Chicago premiere of The Nether, written by Jennifer Haley, directed by Ensemble Member Karen Kessler.

A Red Orchid Theatre continues 2016- 2017 Season with the Chicago premiere of The Nether, written by Jennifer Haley, directed by Ensemble Member Karen Kessler.

By turns terrifying, moving and wildly funny, The Room is Pinter's very first play. Rose prefers to stay in, safe from the hostile world outside, but her seemingly cozy sanctuary is continually being invaded. With visits from the landlord, a couple in search of their own space, a stranger and the return of her husband, it becomes increasingly unclear whether the menace comes from within or without. The Room is a precarious examination of private fears vs. social fears, as seen through the lens of the working class.

A Red Orchid Theatre begins its 2016-2017 Season with The Room by Harold Pinter, directed by Ensemble Member Dadoand featuring Ensemble Members Kirsten Fitzgerald and Mierka Girten. The Room runs September 29 - November 13, 2016. The press opening is October 3 at 7 p.m. at A Red Orchid Theatre, 1531 N Wells Street. Single tickets for The Room go on sale August 29, 2016 and can be purchased by calling the box office at (312) 943-8722; or online at www.aredorchidtheatre.org.

A Red Orchid Incubator, a series dedicated to getting to know new and/or up-and-coming theatre artists in Chicago, hosts the Facility Theatre presentation of THE SILENCE THAT FOLLOWS by Elliot Baker infused with original music by beyond this point.

A Red Orchid Incubator, a series dedicated to getting to know new and/or up-and-coming theatre artists in Chicago, hosts the Facility Theatre presentation of THE SILENCE THAT FOLLOWS by Elliot Baker infused with original music by beyond this point.

The Human Race rounds out its 2015-2016 season with the 1996 Tony Award winner for Best Play, Master Class. One of the opera world's greatest legends takes center stage as Maria Callas gives three aspiring singers a rough introduction to the reality of performing.

? The Human Race rounds out its 2015-2016 season with the 1996 Tony Award winner for Best Play, Master Class. One of the opera world's greatest legends takes center stage as Maria Callas gives three aspiring singers a rough introduction to the reality of performing. During a voice master class at the Julliard School, this controversial personality-now in the twilight of her career-remains fearless as she looks back upon her life-the triumphs and heartbreaks, the egos and ambitions, the glories and the scandals. This biographic drama presents a revealing look at a commanding diva and the sacrifice for art.

?Due to popular demand, A Red Orchid Theatre has extended its critically-acclaimed production of Tennessee Williams' The Mutilated, directed by Ensemble Member Dado. The Mutilated will now run through March 13, 2016. The Mutilated features Ensemble Members Lance Baker, Jennifer Engstrom, Mierka Girten, Steve Haggard, Shade Murray, Doug Vickers and Natalie West with Ciera Dawn, Jennifer Glasse, Roy Gonzalez, Mario Hernandez, Morgan Maher, Lauren Vogel and Dominque Worsley. A Red Orchid Theatre is located at 1531 N Wells.

A Red Orchid Theatre continues its 2015-2016 season with Tennessee Williams' THE MUTILATED, directed by Ensemble Member Dado. The press opening for The Mutilated is tonight, January 18, 2016 at 7 p.m. A Red Orchid Theatre is located at 1531 N Wells. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the stars onstage below!

A Red Orchid Theatre continues its 2015-2016 season with Tennessee Williams' The Mutilated, directed by Ensemble Member Dado. The Mutilated will run January 14 - February 28, 2016 and will feature Ensemble Members Lance Baker, Jennifer Engstrom, Mierka Girten, Steve Haggard, Shade Murray, Doug Vickers and Natalie West with Ciera Dawn, Jennifer Glasse, Roy Gonzalez, Morgan Maher, Jake Saleh, Lauren Vogel and Dominque Worsley. The press opening for The Mutilated is January 18, 2016 at 7 p.m. A Red Orchid Theatre is located at 1531 N Wells.

?A Red Orchid Theatre announces its 2015-2016 Season, including the World Premieres of Pilgrims Progress by Ensemble Member Bret Neveu (The Opponent), and Sender by Ike Holter, both directed by Ensemble Member Shade Murray (Mud Blue Sky, Accidentally like a Martyr) and The Mutilated by Tennessee Williams, directed by Ensemble Member Dado (Simpatico).

A Red Orchid Theatre announces additional Ensemble casting for its 2015-2016 season. Founding Ensemble Member and Oscar Nominee Michael Shannon joins Artistic Director Kirsten Fitzgerald on stage in the World Premiere of Pilgrim's Progress by Ensemble Member Bret Neveu. Seven Ensemble Members will appear together in Tennessee Williams' The Mutilated, including Lance Baker, Jennifer Engstrom, Mierka Girten, Steve Haggard, Shade Murray, Doug Vickers and Natalie West. Murray makes his A Red Orchid stage debut with The Mutilated.

A Red Orchid Theatre continues its 22nd Season with the Chicago premiere of Red Handed Otter, written by Ethan Lipton and directed by Dado. The production runs April 9 - May 24, 2015 at A Red Orchid Theatre, 1531 N. Wells. The press opening is Monday, April 13, 2015 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 for previews, $30-$35 for regular run ($30Thurs, $35 Fri, Sat, Sun) and can be purchased at the Box Office located at 1531 N. Wells Ave, Chicago, (312) 943-8722; or online at www.aredorchidtheatre.org.

?A Red Orchid Theatre announces its 2015-2016 Season, including the World Premieres of Pilgrims Progress by Ensemble Member Bret Neveu (The Opponent), and Sender by Ike Holter, both directed by Ensemble Member Shade Murray (Mud Blue Sky, Accidentally like a Martyr) and The Mutilated by Tennessee Williams, directed by Ensemble Member Dado (Simpatico).