Jennifer Glasse

The Gift Theatre Reveals 2024-25 Season

The Gift Theatre has announced its 2024-25 season featuring Suzan-Lori Parks’ masterpiece Topdog/Underdog directed by Shanésia Davisand the world premiere of Cygnus by Susan Soon He Stanton, directed by Co-Artistic Director Brittany Burch. 

Michael Patrick Thornton & Cyd Blakewell to Star in OBLITERATION at Steppenwolf's 1700 Theatre

The Gift Theatre will present a limited engagement of Obliteration, written and directed by ensemble member Andrew Hinderaker. Learn how to purchase tickets.

JUMP Opens Next Month at Theater Wit

Shattered Globe Theatre will present Jump, a Midwest premiere by Charly Evon Simpson, directed by SGT associate artistic director AmBer Montgomery. Performances are April 19-June 1, 2024 at Theater Wit. Press opening is Monday, April 22 at 7:30 p.m.

The Gift Theatre to Continue 2023/24 Season With THE RISE AND FALL OF LITTLE VOICE

Get ready for an unforgettable experience as The Gift Theatre opens its season with 'The Rise and Fall of Little Voice'.

The Gift Theatre Presents THE RISE AND FALL OF LITTLE VOICE At Filament Theatre, September 14 â€" October 15

The Gift Theatre will continue its 2023/24 season with a revival of Jim Cartwright's powerful, award-winning drama The Rise and Fall of Little Voice, directed by Devon de Mayo and Peter Andersen, playing September 14 – October 15, 2023 at Filament Theatre.

The Gift Theatre to Present TEN 2023: Festival of Ten-Minute Plays in May

The Gift Theatre will welcome back TEN 2023, the company’s annual festival of ten world premiere ten-minute pieces by The Gift and guest artists, curated by Co-Artistic Directors Brittany Burch, Emjoy Gavino and Jennifer Glasse.

The Gift Theatre To Present GIFT GALA 2023 This Month

The Gift Theatre is celebrating its 22nd season at Gift Gala 2023: We’ve Only Just Begun on Friday, April 14, 2023 from 6 – 10:30 pm at the contemporary-chic Greenhouse Loft.

The Gift Theatre Announces 2023 Season Featuring the Chicago Premiere of MOTHERS & More

 The Gift Theatre has announced its 2023 season, featuring the Chicago premiere of Anna Ouyang Moench’s dark comedy Mothers, directed by Lili-Anne Brown and a revival of Jim Cartwright’s powerful, award-winning drama The Rise and Fall of Little Voice, directed by Devo de Mayo.

Video: Watch a Clip from The Gift Theatre's World Premiere of THE LOCUSTS

Watch a scene from The Gift Theatre's World Premiere of THE LOCUSTS.

Photos: The Gift Theatre Presents the World Premiere of THE LOCUSTS

The Gift Theatre will conclude its 2022 season with the world premiere of Jennifer Rumberger’s chilling thriller The Locusts, commissioned and developed by The Gift and directed by Ensemble Member John Gawlik*. 

The Gift Theatre to Present World Premiere of THE LOCUSTS at Theater Wit in October

The Gift Theatre will conclude its 2022 season with the world premiere of Jennifer Rumberger’s chilling thriller The Locusts, commissioned and developed by The Gift and directed by Ensemble Member John Gawlik. The Locusts will play October 20 – November 19, 2022 at Theater Wit.

Cast Announced for the World Premiere of THE LOCUSTS at Theater Wit

The Gift Theatre has announced casting for its world premiere of Jennifer Rumberger’s chilling thriller The Locusts, commissioned and developed by The Gift and directed by Ensemble Member John Gawlik. The Locusts will play October 20 – November 19, 2022 at Theater Wit.

Photos: First Look at the Chicago Premiere of AT THE VANISHING POINT at The Gift Theatre

The Gift Theatre is welcoming back live audiences with the Chicago premiere of Naomi Iizuka’s drama At the Vanishing Point, directed by Lavina Jadhwani, playing April 28 – May 22, 2022 at Filament Theatre, 4041 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago.

The Gift Theatre Presents AT THE VANISHING POINT Chicago Premiere

The Gift Theatre welcomes back live audiences with the Chicago premiere of Naomi Iizuka's drama At the Vanishing Point, directed by Lavina Jadhwani, playing April 28 – May 22, 2022 at Filament Theatre, 4041 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago.

The Gift Theatre Announces 2022 Season

The Gift Theatre has announced its 2022 season, launching this spring with a return to live performances with the Chicago premiere of Naomi Iizuka's drama At The Vanishing Point, directed by Lavina Jadhwani.

The Gift Theatre Announces VALENTINE'S DAY GiftLIT.

The Gift Theatre will present Valentine's Day giftLIT., an evening of live literature featuring a line-up of The Gift's favorite writers and musicians, hosted by the company's new Co-Artistic Directors Brittany Burch, Emjoy Gavino and Jennifer Glasse.

The Gift Theatre Announces New Leadership; Plans For New Theatre Space In Jefferson Park

As The Gift Theatre embarks on its 20th anniversary, its Board of Directors today announced a change in artistic leadership and plans for a new performance space in Chicago's Jefferson Park neighborhood. Co-founder and Artistic Director Michael Patrick Thornton will step down from his post after helming the theatre for two decades.

AstonRep Theatre Presents Salon Series: DOUBT - Free Event

AstonRep Theatre Company will present a live virtual discussion about John Patrick Shanley's Pulitzer Prize-winning play Doubt: A Parable on Wednesday, April 14 at 7 pm CST.

Photo Flash: The Gift Theatre Presents TEN 2020

The Gift Theatre is pleased to present TEN 2020, the company's annual season kick-off festival of ten world premiere ten-minute pieces by The Gift and guest artists, curated by Artistic Director Michael Patrick Thornton and Associate Artistic Directors Paul D'Addario and Emjoy Gavino.

The Gift Theatre Presents TEN 2020

The Gift Theatre will present TEN 2020, the company's annual season kick-off festival of ten world premiere ten-minute pieces by The Gift and guest artists, curated by Artistic Director Michael Patrick Thornton and Associate Artistic Directors Paul D'Addario and Emjoy Gavino. TEN will play January 9 - 18, 2020 at 4802 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago's Jefferson Park neighborhood. Tickets for TEN are free for Gift subscribers and $10 for the general public. Tickets are currently available at thegifttheatre.org or by calling the Gift's box office at 773-283-7071.