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Stage Left Theatre announces ?DrekFest 2012 Stage LeftÂ’s Annual National Contest for the Worst Ten-Minute Play ABOUT THE CONTEST: DrekFest 2012 is Stage LeftÂ’s annual, national search for AmericaÂ’s worst ten-minute play. Now in its sixth year, DrekFest is on a mission to expose bad writing for what it really is: damn funny. (more...)

Chicago Dramatists and About Face Theatre are proud to co-produce the world premiere of THE KID THING by Chicago Dramatists Resident Playwright and About Face Theatre Artistic Associate Sarah Gubbins. Directed by Joanie Schultz, THE KID THING will preview September 1st, open September 9th and 10th and run through October 16th at Chicago Dramatists, 1105 W. Chicago Ave. Recently, the Theatre Communications Group (TCG), the national organization for theatre, has named THE KID THING as one of 19 theatre recipients of the second round of The Edgerton Foundation New American Play Awards for 2011. The prestigious grant will fund the extension of the development and rehearsal period of the new play. (more...)

Chicago Dramatists, 1105 W. Chicago Avenue, known for producing innovative and award-winning work, is proud to announce a thrilling line-up of World Premieres in 2010-2011. Following a remarkable 2009 season, Chicago Dramatists has had the opportunity to grow its organization and shine the spotlight on its talented playwrights. The new season is no exception as Chicago Dramatists continues to introduce audiences to new work by local playwrights and engage theatre goers in new experiences. (more...)

The League of Chicago Theatres announces the 2011 Spring Gala, an elegant, extravagant evening filled with philanthropy, food and entertainment. (more...)

The League of Chicago Theatres announces the 2011 Spring Gala, an elegant, extravagant evening filled with philanthropy, food and entertainment. (more...)

The Blue Moon Ball event raised more than $50,000 to support the work of Chicago Dramatists, dedicated to the development and advancement of playwrights and new plays. (more...)

Chicago Dramatists, 1105 W. Chicago Avenue, is proud present the world premiere of Jade Heart, the spellbinding new play by Senior Network Playwright Will Cooper. The production, previewing April 22, opening April 30 and running through May 30, will be directed by Chicago Dramatists' Artistic Director Russ Tutterow. (more...)

The one-woman, autobiographical show, Aiming for Sainthood, the third offering in Millennium Park's new theater lab series, In the Works, is coming to the Jay Pritzker Pavilion from March 25-27, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. (more...)

The one-woman, autobiographical show, Aiming for Sainthood, the third offering in Millennium ParkÂ’s new theater lab series, In the Works, is coming to the Jay Pritzker Pavilion from March 25-27, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. Presented by Millennium Park and Chicago Dramatists, Aiming for Sainthood is written and performed by Chicago Dramatists Resident Playwright, Arlene Malinowski, who tells her story through sign language and voice, using both deaf and storytelling techniques. Chicago DramatistsÂ’ new Associate Artistic Director, Richard Perez, will direct. (more...)

The one-woman, autobiographical show, Aiming for Sainthood, the third offering in Millennium ParkÂ’s new theater lab series, In the Works, is coming to the Jay Pritzker Pavilion from March 25-27, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. Presented by Millennium Park and Chicago Dramatists, Aiming for Sainthood is written and performed by Chicago Dramatists Resident Playwright, Arlene Malinowski, who tells her story through sign language and voice, using both deaf and storytelling techniques. Chicago DramatistsÂ’ new Associate Artistic Director, Richard Perez, will direct. (more...)

The one-woman, autobiographical show, Aiming for Sainthood, the third offering in Millennium Park's new theater lab series, In the Works, is coming to the Jay Pritzker Pavilion from March 25-27, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. (more...)

The one-woman, autobiographical show, Aiming for Sainthood, the third offering in Millennium Park's new theater lab series, In the Works, is coming to the Jay Pritzker Pavilion from March 25-27, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. (more...)

Chicago Dramatists, the theatre long known for its history in nurturing accomplished, local artists who make significant contributions to the community, is proud to announce that their Blue Line Art Project has been completed. (more...)

The benefit performance of A STEADY RAIN for Chicago Dramatists, the creative force behind the successful production, was held on Saturday, November 14th at 8:00 p.m. at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre, 236 West 45th Street, New York, NY. (more...)

Chicago Dramatists has a special block of orchestra tickets on reserve to A STEADY RAIN, the hottest upcoming Broadway show starring Daniel Craig and Hugh Jackman and directed by Tony-Award nominee John Crowley. With stars of this caliber, tickets are in high demand, but Chicago Dramatists will be hosting a benefit performance on November 14th. A STEADY RAIN, the smash hit production by Chicago Dramatists Resident Playwright, Keith Huff, thrilled audiences during its two critically and publicly acclaimed runs in Chicago and will open in New York City this September. (more...)

Chicago Dramatists enters its 31st Season with the world premiere of Resident Playwright Mia McCullough's twisted comedy, Lucinda's Bed. Lucinda is six years old, and all she wants is to be good. But when the Monster under her bed introduces himself one night, Lucinda finds out that staying good will be harder than she thinks. (more...)

The critically-acclaimed new American two-character play by Keith Huff is directed by Tony Award nominee John Crowley, and began previews on Thursday, September 10, 2009, and celebrated Opening Night on Tuesday, September 29, 2009. (more...)

Chicago Dramatists has a special block of orchestra tickets on reserve to A STEADY RAIN, the hottest upcoming Broadway show starring Daniel Craig and Hugh Jackman and directed by Tony-Award nominee John Crowley. With stars of this caliber, tickets are in high demand, but Chicago Dramatists will be hosting a benefit performance on November 14th. A STEADY RAIN, the smash hit production by Chicago Dramatists Resident Playwright, Keith Huff, thrilled audiences during its two critically and publicly acclaimed runs in Chicago and will open in New York City this September. (more...)

HeadCheese Fat Boss Productions presents their ninth annual production of THE HIPMAS CAROL, an intimate and rhythmic retelling of Charles Dickens classic told through rhyming couplets, and illustrated musically by avant-garde improv/jazz electric guitarist Ritch Valadez, which opens Thursday, December 4 at the Chicago Center for the Performing Arts. (more...)

HeadCheese Fat Boss Productions presents their ninth annual production of THE HIPMAS CAROL, an intimate and rhythmic retelling of Charles Dickens classic told through rhyming couplets, and illustrated musically by avant-garde improv/jazz electric guitarist Ritch Valadez, which opens Thursday, December 4 at the Chicago Center for the Performing Arts. (more...)