Maureen Yasko

Cast and Creative Team Set for THE TEMPEST at Idle Muse Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 24, 2024

Idle Muse Theatre Company reveals the cast and creative team for their upcoming production of THE TEMPEST, running from September 19 to October 20. Discover who's bringing this classic to life.

Photos: First Look At Midsommer Flight's Outdoor ROMEO & JULIIET
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 2, 2024

Midsommer Flight is presenting a fully staged ROMEO AND JULIET ­ as its 2024 free Shakespeare production. See photos from the production. 

Midsommer Flight To Present Free Production Of Shakespeare's ROMEO AND JULIET In Six Chicago Parks
by A.A. Cristi - May 17, 2024

Midsommer Flight will present a free production of Shakespeare’s ROMEO AND JULIET from June 28 to August 4 in six Chicago parks.

Photos: Babes With Blades Theatre Company's World Premiere THE S PARADOX Opens Tomorrow
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 12, 2024

Babes With Blades Theatre Company’s 2024 season opens with The S Paradox, written by Joining Sword & Pen International Playwright Competition (JS&P) and Margaret W. Martin Award Winner Jillian Leff, directed by Morgan Manasa with fight direction by Samantha Kaufman at The Factory Theater, 1623 W. Howard St. See photos from the production.

Tickets Now On Sale For Babes With Blades' THE S PARADOX
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 7, 2024

Tickets are now on sale for Babes With Blades Theatre Company's 2024 season opener The S paradox. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets!

Babes With Blades Announces Cast And Creative Team For The World Premiere Of THE S PARADOX, April 7 - May 18
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 30, 2024

Babes With Blades Theatre Company presents the world premiere of The S Paradox, written by Jillian Leff and directed by Morgan Manasa. Join them at The Factory Theater from April 7 to May 18. Press Night is on Saturday, April 20 at 8 p.m.

Photos: First Look At THE DUCHESS OF MALFI From Babes With Blades Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 16, 2023

Babes With Blades Theatre Company’s (BWBTC) The Duchess of Malfi by John Webster and directed by Artistic Director Hayley Rice with fight direction by Maya Vinice Prentiss, is now playing through October 21 at The Factory Theater.

Babes With Blades Announces Cast And Creative Team For THE DUCHESS OF MALFI At The Factory Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 18, 2023

Babes With Blades Theatre Company's (BWBTC) has announced the cast and creatives for The Duchess of Malfi by John Webster and directed by Artistic Director Hayley Rice with fight direction by Maya Vinice Prentiss, September 9  – October 21 at The Factory Theater, 1623 W. Howard St.

Free Production of Shakespeare's CYMBELINE to be Presented in Six Chicago Parks This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 22, 2023

For its tenth annual summer production of free Shakespeare in Chicago’s parks (one each year since 2012, except for the pandemic years of 2020-2021), Midsommer Flight will perform the romantic and fantastical adventure CYMBELINE.

Photos: First Look at Babes With Blades Theatre Company's World Premiere of PLAID AS HELL
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 5, 2022

Babes With Blades Theatre Company (BWBTC) has released production photos of Plaid as Hell, written by Cat McKay and directed by Christina Casano, now playing through Saturday, Nov. 19 at The Factory Theater. Check out the photos here!

Cast and Creative Team Announced for PLAID AS HELL World Premiere at Babes With Blades Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 28, 2022

Babes With BladesTheatre Company, currently presenting Richard III through October 15 at The Edge Theatre, will continue its season with Plaid as Hell, written by Cat McKay and directed by Christina Casano, October 29 - November 19 at The Factory Theater, 1623 W. Howard St. Previews are Saturday, Oct. 29 at 8 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 30 at 3 p.m. and Wednesday, Nov. 2 at 8 p.m.

Babes With Blades' RICHARD III Joins The Movement Towards Equitable Theatre, August 25- October 15
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 26, 2022

Babes With Blades Theatre Company (BWBTC) launches into their 2022 season with Richard III, in partnership with the University of Illinois Chicago’s Disability Cultural Center and directed by Richard Costes, August 25 – October 15, at The Edge Theater

Cast and Crew Announced for A MIDSOMMER NIGHT'S DREAM Presented by Midsommer Flight
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 10, 2022

Full cast and crew have been announced for Midsommer Flight’s A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM, to be performed free in five Chicago Parks District parks from July 15 – August 21. The company’s Founding Artistic Director Beth Wolf (she/her/hers), will direct the magical play.

Babes With Blades Announces Cast and Creative Team For RICHARD III
by Stephi Wild - May 17, 2022

Babes With Blades Theatre Company (BWBTC) returns to live performances with its 2022 season and its presentation of William Shakespeare’s Richard III, in partnership with the University of Illinois Chicago’s Disability Cultural Center and directed by Richard Costes, August 25 – October 15, at The Edge Theater, 5451 N. Broadway Ave, with select performances being live streamed.

Promethean Theatre Ensemble To Return With Shakespeare's RICHARD III At The Factory, May 12 â€" June 25
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 23, 2022

Promethean Theatre Ensemble will return from its pandemic hiatus with a modern dress storefront production of Shakespeare's epic RICHARD III. The play will be directed by Steve Scott, an Artistic Associate with the Goodman Theatre, where he most recently directed VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE.

First Folio Theatre Presents Jane Austen's EMMA March 26 - April 24
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 26, 2022

First Folio Theatre will present Jane Austen's EMMA by Phil Timberlake, previewing March 23rd, 24th, and 25th, opening March 26th, and running through April 24th, 2022.

Babes With Blades Announces Postponement Of Its World Premiere PLAID AS HELL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 11, 2022

Babes With Blades Theatre Company announced today that the world premiere of  Plaid as Hell, written by Cat McKay (she/her/hers), originally scheduled for January 29 - March 5, at The Factory Theater, 1623 W. Howard St, will be postponed with the new dates of the production to be announced. 

The First Folio Theatre Stages THE SECRET COUNCIL
by Marissa Tomeo - Jan 5, 2022

First Folio Theatre will present the World Premiere of Agatha Christie’s The Secret Council, adapted by David Rice. The show will preview January 26th - 28th, open January 29th, and run through February 27th, 2022.

Babes With Blades Shares Cast And Creative Team For The World Premiere Of PLAID AS HELL At Factory Theater
by Stephi Wild - Dec 28, 2021

Babes With BladesTheatre Company (BWBTC) kicks off the new year and its 2022 season with Plaid as Hell, written byCat McKay*, directed by Christina Casano* with fight direction and intimacy direction by BWBTC Ensemble Member Maureen Yasko*, January 29 - March 5, 2022 at The Factory Theater, 1623 W. Howard St, with select performances being live streamed.

Cast and Creative Team Announced For The World Premiere Of PLAID AS HELL at Factory Theater
by Stephi Wild - Dec 23, 2021

Plaid as Hell, the winner of the BWBTC's Biennial International Playwriting Competition Joining Sword & Pen and The Margaret W. Martin Award, is an honest, slightly raunchy, queer comedy which introduces us to Cass, who is hoping her annual camping trip will go well this year.  But with her best friend Emilie sniping at Cass's new girlfriend Jessica, not to mention the serial killer on the loose, the weekend is off to a rocky start.