SUBMIT UPDATES
"The Room" is a new reading series that brings original work, plays in development, and new stories to Chicago audiences. Offering in-depth discussions as well as action steps for patrons that intersect with themes of the plays, "The Room" will run via Zoom monthly for the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic with the intent to transition into an in-person experience in the future.
News About The Room Reading Series at American Blues Theater
American Blues Theater to Present Reading of 17 MINUTES by Scott Organ
June 21, 2022American Blues Theater, under the continued leadership of Artistic Director Gwendolyn Whiteside, will present a live, online reading of 17 MINUTES by Scott Organ, directed by Michael Cotey as part of “The Room” series. The reading will be live on Monday, June 27 at 7pm.
American Blues Continues Live Reading Series With ORIGIN STORY
February 11, 2022American Blues Theater, under the continued leadership of Artistic Director Gwendolyn Whiteside, presents a live, online reading of Origin Story by Nathan Alan Davis, directed by Ensemble member Manny Buckley, as part of “The Room” series. The play will be live on Friday, February 25 at 7pm.
Sideshow Theatre Company Welcomes Ten New Company Members
December 15, 2021Sideshow Theatre Company has announced the addition of ten new company members, including Ensemble Members estrellita beatriz, Adelina Feldman-Schultz, Hanna Kime, Tina Muñoz Pandya and Shariba Rivers and Artistic Associates Sam Boeck, Olivia Canaday, Sydney Charles, Micah Figueroa and Mallory Raven-Ellen Backstrom.
American Blues Continues Live Reading Series With THE THANKSGIVING PLAY By Larrisa FastHorse
October 20, 2021American Blues Theater, under the continued leadership of Artistic Director Gwendolyn Whiteside, presents a live, online reading of The Thanksgiving Play by Larrisa FastHorse, as part of “The Room” series.
American Blues Theater Announces AN EVENING OF LEGENDS and LOVING ACROSS BORDERS Virtual Events
May 24, 2021American Blues Theater, under the continued leadership of Artistic Director Gwendolyn Whiteside, will present two new online events in June. Denzel Tsopnang will perform An Evening of Legends on June 18 at 7pm Central as part of “The Garage” music series.
American Blues Announces Live May Virtual Events
May 11, 2021American Blues Theater, under the continued leadership of Artistic Director Gwendolyn Whiteside, presents a live, online reading of There's A Clown in My Bubble, written and performed by Ensemble Member Philip Earl Johnson on May 14 at 7pm Central, as part of “The Room” series. Ensemble Member Ian Paul Custer will perform Piano Man, celebrating 50 years of the music of Billy Joel, on Friday, May 21 at 7pm Central as part of “The Garage” series.
American Blues Theater Continues Monthly Reading Series With SANCTUARY CITY
March 23, 2021American Blues Theater presents a live, online reading of Sanctuary City, created and directed by Ensemble Member Ian Paul Custer and written by Shannon Prichard as part of “The Room” series. The reading will be live on Friday, March 26 at 7pm. The reading will be followed by a group discussion.
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The Thanksgiving Play
Ensemble Theater In Honor of Helen Zell at Steppenwolf (4/25 - 6/2) | |
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Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
Paramount Theatre (4/24 - 6/16) | |
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Die Hard 4 Your Luv
The Factory Theater (5/31 - 7/13) | |
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Act of God
Raue Center For The Arts (8/2 - 8/25) | |
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The Choir of Man
The Apollo Theater (4/19 - 7/14) | |
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Baby
Citadel Theatre Company (4/17 - 5/19) | |
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The S Paradox
Babes With Blades Theatre Company (4/7 - 5/18) | |
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Hershey Felder as Monsieur Chopin
Alexandra C. and John D. Nichols Theatre (4/10 - 5/12) | |
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The Supertramp Tribute
Raue Center For The Arts (5/17 - 5/17) | |
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