Cast Set For NATIVE SON at Lifeline Theatre
Casting has been announced for Chicagoan Nambi E. Kelley’s adaptation of Richard Wright’s powerful introspection on race and justice like never before. Native Son runs at Lifeline Theatre, 6912 N. Glenwood Ave. in Rogers Park, from May 10 – June 30, 2024.
REHEARSAL FOR TRUTH THEATER FESTIVAL Announces 2023 Lineup
The Vaclav Havel Library Foundation and Bohemian Benevolent and Literary Association will present the 2023 Rehearsal for Truth Theater Festival honoring playwright and human rights activist Vaclav Havel. From June 2 to June 14, the Bohemian National Hall will feature award-winning performances from the Czech Republic, Germany, Poland, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, and the US.
Trap Door Theatre Will Present MEDEA MATERIAL
Resident Director Max Truax returns to Trap Door to direct another Heiner Müller piece, after his triumphant production of Hamletmachine, which “calculated chaos and mastered madness with purpose, conviction, theatrical artistry, and artistic integrity.”
Trap Door Theatre Presents THE MARTYRDOM OF PETER OHEY
Director Nicole Wiesner brings her signature Trap Door style to adapt and direct this obscure Mrożek farce. One of Poland's most celebrated playwrights, Sławomir Mrożek wrote this absurdist piece as a subtle critique of the political system of the time.
Trap Door Theatre Presents DINNER WITH MARX
With an international cast of 12 artists from around the globe, Trap Door Theatre presents a collection of musical videos inspired by the poetry of Romanian playwright, Matei Visniec.
Trap Door Theatre Extends ALAS
Trap Door Theatre will extend the run of ALAS, a fragment of Matei Visniec's Cabaret of Words that was translated by Daniela Șilindean. After a positive critical reception and remarkable turnout, the show will close on September 24.
Trap Door Theatre Presents Digital Production, ALAS
Trap Door Theatre will present ALAS, a fragment of Matei Visniec's Cabaret of Words that was translated by Daniela Șilindean. Chicago's ensemble has invited members of its sister company, Trap Door International in Barcelona, to join the digital production, which opens July 31. ALAS will be performed in a combination of Afrikaans, Catalan, Italian, Spanish, and English.
Trap Door's NAKED Extends Thru Nov 3rd
A young woman in despair returns to Rome with little more than her suitcase - and a dark secret. Vulnerable and with a past, she encounters several men who push her to edge. Luigi Pirandello and his 'Naked' heroine open up the debate about gender power dynamics amidst the powerful social and cultural mores with which the characters must contend.
Trap Door Announces NAKED
The Trap Door Theatre presents Naked written by Luigi Pirandello, translated by Nina Da Vinci Nichols, directed by Kay Martinovich.