Samuel G. Roberson, News

Congo Square's HOW I LEARNED WHAT I LEARNED Begins Tomorrow

by A.A. Cristi — April 19, 2024

Broadway In Chicago and Congo Square Theatre have announced the Chicago premiere of August Wilson's autobiographical show, HOW I LEARNED WHAT I LEARNED, begins tomorrow Saturday, April 20.

Congo Square Theatre's Digital Offerings THE CLINIC: Season 3, and THE BLACKSiDE: Season 4 Available Now

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 25, 2023

The Clinic, Congo Square Theatre Company's (Congo Square) popular old-school radio drama, culminates with its third and final season with all episodes now available online.

Congo Square Theatre Hosts Annual Free Festival On The Square Events In Three South Side Communities

by Stephi Wild — June 2, 2023

Congo Square Theatre Company continues to prioritize its founding principles of radical generosity and radical community-building with an expanded Festival on the Square (FOTS) this summer.

2023 Samuel G. Roberson Jr. Resident Fellowship Awarded to Tonika Lewis Johnson and Rivendell Theatre Ensemble

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 23, 2023

The League of Chicago Theatres has awarded the 2023 Samuel G.

League of Chicago Theatres Calls for Entries for Samuel G. Roberson Resident Fellowship

by Chloe Rabinowitz — December 5, 2022

The League of Chicago Theatres has announced the 2023 Samuel G.

Cast Announced for Midwest Premiere of MARYS SEACOLE Presented by Griffin Theatre Company

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 12, 2022

Griffin Theatre Company has announced casting for its Midwest premiere of Marys Seacole by Pulitzer Prize winner Jackie Sibblies Drury, directed by Jerrell L.

Griffin Theatre to Launch 33rd Season With Midwest Premiere of MARYS SEACOLE

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 1, 2022

Griffin Theatre Company will launch its 33rd season with the Midwest premiere drama Marys Seacole by Pulitzer Prize winner Jackie Sibblies Drury, directed by Jerrell L.

Congo Square Theatre Announces 2022-23 Season Featuring the World Premiere of HOW BLOOD GO & More

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 23, 2022

Congo Square Theatre Company, one of the nation’s premier African American ensemble theater companies, has announced an expanded 2022-23 season.

Congo Square Theatre Announces Performers For Juneteenth Celebrations

by A.A. Cristi — May 24, 2022

Chicago's Congo Square Theatre Company, one of the nation's premier African American theatres, celebrates the Juneteenth holiday with two festive “Homecoming”-themed programs, Sunday, June 19 at the Zhou B Art Center, 1029 W.

Samuel G. Roberson Jr. Resident Fellowship Awarded to Jerrell L. Henderson and Free Street Theater

by Stephi Wild — January 26, 2022

The League of Chicago Theatres has awarded the 2022 Samuel G.

3Arts Announces 2021 Awardees

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 18, 2021

3Arts, the Chicago-based nonprofit grantmaking organization, will award Chicago artists with nearly $1 million in unrestricted cash grants during the 14th annual 3Arts Awards, taking place virtually on Monday, November 1, 2021, live on YouTube.

The League of Chicago Theatres Announces the 2022 Samuel G. Roberson Jr. Resident Fellowship

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 4, 2021

The League of Chicago Theatres has announced the 2022 Samuel G.

Congo Square Theatre Company Announces Ericka Ratcliff as New Artistic Director

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 20, 2021

Congo Square Theatre Company, one of the nation’s premier African American theatres, today announced that longtime Company member Ericka Ratcliff will serve as its new Artistic Director, effective immediately.

The League of Chicago Theatres Awards First Samuel G. Roberson Jr. Resident Fellowship

by A.A. Cristi — November 25, 2020

The League of Chicago Theatres has awarded the first Samuel G.

Congo Square Theatre Company Announces 2020-2021 Season

by Chloe Rabinowitz — August 25, 2020

Congo Square Theatre Company one of the nation's premier African American theatres, has announced its full 21st Season of programming for 2020-2021.

The League Of Chicago Theatres Announces The Samuel G. Roberson Jr. Resident Fellowship

by A.A. Cristi — July 15, 2020

The League of Chicago Theatres announced The Samuel G.

Haven Announces 2019-20 Season

by Julie Musbach — July 12, 2019

Haven Theatre, newly rebranded as "Haven," announces its 2019-20 Season, kicking off this fall with its fifth consecutive DIRECTORS HAVEN, three short plays showcasing the talents of early career directors, each with razor-sharp and inspiring visions for their work and our industry.