East Texas Hot Links at Court Theatre
Dates: 9/6/2024 - 9/29/2024
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Court Theatre presents East Texas Hot Links, a poignant drama written by Eugene Lee and directed by Ron OJ Parson. Set in 1955 East Texas, the story unfolds in the Top O’ the Hill Café, a refuge for locals navigating tense racial dynamics, until an ominous event disrupts their sanctuary. The cast features notable performances by Willie B. as Adolph, David Dowd as Delmus Green, and AnJi White as Charlesetta Simpkins, among others. This production marks a significant homecoming, celebrating both the play’s legacy and Parson’s impactful connection to its history and themes.
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Cast Set for EAST TEXAS HOT LINKS at Court Theatre
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What shows have played recently at Court Theatre?
Out Here (04/10/26-05/10/26)
Miss Julie (02/06/26-03/08/26)
The Taming of the Shrew (11/14/25-12/14/25)
Big White Fog (09/12/25-10/12/25)
Berlin (01/01/25-01/01/25)
The Triumph of Love (01/01/25-01/01/25)
Falsettos (11/08/24-12/08/24)
Court Presents An Iliad (Streaming) (03/03/21-03/31/21)
Court Theatre presents the Chicago premiere of Theatre for One: Here We Are (02/18/21-03/14/21)
Oedipus Rex (11/07/19-12/08/19)
Miss Julie (02/06/26-03/08/26)
The Taming of the Shrew (11/14/25-12/14/25)
Big White Fog (09/12/25-10/12/25)
Berlin (01/01/25-01/01/25)
The Triumph of Love (01/01/25-01/01/25)
Falsettos (11/08/24-12/08/24)
Court Presents An Iliad (Streaming) (03/03/21-03/31/21)
Court Theatre presents the Chicago premiere of Theatre for One: Here We Are (02/18/21-03/14/21)
Oedipus Rex (11/07/19-12/08/19)
What shows are coming up next at Court Theatre?
Out Here (4/10/26-5/10/26)
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Chicago Live! Navy Pier (9/19-9/20) |
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SUFFS CIBC Theatre (7/07-7/19) |
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Anthem's Grand Illusion: A Tribute to the Music of Styx Raue Center For The Arts (10/30-10/30) |