Jackalope Theatre Company Welcomes New Artistic Director
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 19, 2016
Jackalope Theatre Company, the Edgewater-based theatre company currently in its 8th season, announces that Gus Menary will become its third artistic director, effective immediately. Menary had been serving in an interim capacity since March 2015. Additionally, longtime collaborators Paloma Nozicka and Corinne Bass have been named as Jackalope's newest company members.
Jackalope Theatre Company Announces Leadership Transition
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 25, 2015
Jackalope Theatre Company, the Edgewater-based theatre company currently in its 7th season, announced today new leadership and redefined roles within the company. Current artistic director and founding member AJ Ware will step down from her position, as the company enters a new phase of artistic and financial growth. AJ assumes the role of a company member, and remains integral towards Jackalope's future art-making. Jackalope founding member and director of the acclaimed Exit Strategy , Gus Menary, will succeed AJ Ware, as interim artistic director. Jackalope is currently conducting a search for a new permanent artistic director.
Last Chance to Vote for the BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards
by BWW Special Coverage - Dec 26, 2014
It's your last week to vote for the 2014 BroadwayWorld Chicago Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 26th. Voting closes at the end of the year, in under one week!
Jackalope's 5th Annual Living Newspapers Festival to Run 8/20-24
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 19, 2014
Jackalope Theatre Company presents the 5th Annual Living Newspapers Festival. In homage to the 1930's Living Newspapers of the Federal Theatre Project, Jackalope has assembled an exciting group of Chicago playwrights, directors, and actors to dramatize stories ripped from recent newspaper headlines. Presented for a One-Weekend limited engagement at The Frontier, 1106 W. Thorndale Ave, the show will run August 20-24, today - Sunday at 8:00pm. Tickets are $10 and can be reserved via jackalopetheatre.org.
Jackalope Theatre Announces Extension of Ike Holter's EXIT STRATEGY Through 6/29
by BWW
News Desk - Jun 28, 2014
Due to popular demand, Jackalope's hit production of Ike Holter's Exit Strategy will 10 performances, spanning two weekends, extending through June 29, 2014 at Broadway Armory Park, 5917 N Broadway, Chicago. Tickets will be available starting at 10am on Monday, May 26 via www.jackalopetheatre.org.
Jackalope Extends EXIT STRATEGY Through 8/29
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 24, 2014
Due to popular demand, Jackalope's hit production of Ike Holter's Exit Strategy will play 18 additional performances, running July 30 - August 29, 2014 at Broadway Armory Park, 5917 N Broadway. Tickets will be available starting at 10am on Tuesday, June 24 via www.jackalopetheatre.org.
Jackalope Theatre Announces Extension of Ike Holter's EXIT STRATEGY Through 6/29
by Louisa Brady - May 27, 2014
Due to popular demand, Jackalope's hit production of Ike Holter's Exit Strategy will 10 performances, spanning two weekends, extending through June 29, 2014 at Broadway Armory Park, 5917 N Broadway, Chicago. Tickets will be available starting at 10am on Monday, May 26 via www.jackalopetheatre.org.
Jackalope Theatre Company to Wrap Season with EXIT STRATEGY, 5/9-6/15
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 24, 2014
Jackalope Theatre Company's season concludes with the world premiere of EXIT STRATEGY written by Ike Holter and directed by founding company member Gus Menary. It will play May 9 - June 15 in Broadway Armory Park, 5917 N. Broadway in Chicago. Tickets will be available through jackalopetheatre.org beginning April 17. The Press Performance is Thursday, May 15 at 7:30pm.
Jackalope to Stage World Premiere of EXIT STRATEGY, 5/9-6/15
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 11, 2014
Jackalope Theatre Company's season concludes with the world premiere of EXIT STRATEGY written by Ike Holter and directed by founding company member Gus Menary. It will play May 9 - June 15 in Broadway Armory Park, 5917 N. Broadway in Chicago. Tickets will be available through jackalopetheatre.org beginning April 17. The Press Performance is Thursday, May 15 at 7:30pm.
THE PEACOCK, EXIT STRATEGY & More Set for Jackalope Theatre Co.'s 2013-14 Season
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 30, 2013
Jackalope Theatre Company, under the leadership of Artistic Director AJ Ware, Associate Artistic Director Kaiser Ahmed, Managing Director Nate Silver, Director of Development & Community Engagement Andrew Burden Swanson, announces its 2013/14 season. The company's 6th season will feature the world premiere of Calamity West's The Peacock directed by Marti Lyons, the world premiere of Cory Hinkle's The Killing of Michael X: A New Film by Celia Wallace directed by Associate Artistic Director Kaiser Ahmed, and the world premiere of Ike Holter's Exit Strategy directed by Founding Company Member Gus Menary. The season will conclude with The 5th Annual Living Newspapers Festival, Jackalope's festival of short plays inspired by current American newspaper articles.
RIPPED: The Living Newspaper Festival Set for 6/24 at Greenhouse Theater Center
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 19, 2013
American Blues Theater and Producing Artistic Director Gwendolyn Whiteside are proud to announce their annual fundraiser RIPPED: The Living Newspaper Festival takes place Monday, June 24 at 6:30 p.m. at the Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave. Tickets are a suggesting donation of $10 at the door. In addition to performances, there is a performance from The Lincoln Squares, complimentary hors d'oeuvres and drinks. For more information go to americanbluestheater.com or call 312.725.4228.
SPANK! The Fifty Shades Parody Hits Omaha, Now thru 6/15
by BWW News Desk - Jun 13, 2013
The cast has been announced for the Omaha performances of SPANK! The Fifty Shades Parody! Omaha Performing Arts presents SPANK! for three performances tonight, June 13, at 7:30 p.m.; and Friday, June 14, and Saturday, June 15, at 8:00 p.m. in the Orpheum Theater. The musical comedy parody is part of the Omaha Performing Arts' 2012/2013 Season.
