Philip Dawkins

Cast Set For THE COMEDIANS at Chicago's Raven Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - Oct 9, 2024

Chicago’s Raven Theatre Company announced the cast and production team for the limited engagement World Premiere of Philip Dawkins’ THE COMEDIANS, running November 14 - 24, 2024 and directed by Colm Summers. 

About Face Theatre To Host Anniversary Benefit To Kick Off 30th Season
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 7, 2024

About Face Theatre has announced plans for a 30th anniversary party and fundraiser on November 7 at Venue West in West Town.

Seven Artists-in-Residence to Join Goodman Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 19, 2024

Goodman Theatre has welcomed seven early-career artists who will join the Theatre for its 99th season as directing fellows and playwrights-in-residence. Learn more about the artists!

Children's Theatre Company Names Tyler Susan Jennings And Davon Cochran As Performing Apprentices
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 20, 2024

Children's Theatre Company will welcome Tyler Susan Jennings and Davon Cochran as performing apprentices for the 2024-2025 season, highlighting their upcoming roles and contributions to the theater.

Raven Theatre Reveals 42nd Season Lineup For 2024-25
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2024

 Chicago’s Raven Theatre Company has announced its upcoming productions and programming during the company’s 42nd season in 2024 - 2025. Learn more about the lineup here!

Children's Theatre Company To Hold Virtual And In-Person Auditions For 2024-2025 Performing Apprenticeships
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 1, 2023

Children’s Theatre Company (CTC) is holding auditions for their 2024-2025 Performing Apprenticeships. Non-Equity Actors aged 19 and above can audition for this opportunity.

Review: THE GUIDE TO BEING FABULOUS at Soulpepper
by Ilana Lucas - Nov 10, 2023

Sandra Caldwell is, indeed, fabulous. The classy triple threat brings her autobiographical show, THE GUIDE TO BEING FABULOUS, to Soulpepper’s “Her Words” festival. This version of the show triumphantly celebrates what Caldwell long kept hidden: her identity as a trans woman.

Interview: Daniel K. Isaac Has Many BRILLIANT THINGs in His Life
by Gil Kaan - Sep 9, 2023

Currently in previews, Duncan Macmillan and Jonny Donahoe’s Every Brilliant Thing opens September 14, 2023, at the Geffen. Colm Summers directs Daniel K. Isaac in this comic view on depression and suicide. Daniel keeps it in the same light vein in answering my queries.

Terrence McNally and More to Be Inducted to the LGBTQ Wall of Honor
by Stephi Wild - Jun 19, 2023

The International Imperial Court System and the National LGBTQ Task Force are honoring seven legends of the LGBTQ movement as 2023 National LGBTQ Wall of Honor inductees at the historic Stonewall Inn. Among those being honored this year is playwright Terrance McNally.

Children's Theatre Company Announces Performance Apprentices For 2023-2024 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 9, 2023

Children's Theatre Company (CTC) has announced Antonisia (Nisi) Collins and Keegan Robinson as the Performance Apprentices for the 2023-2024 Season.  

About Face Theatre To Present Leppen Leadership Awards At Special Event in May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 3, 2023

About Face Theatre announced the recipients of their Leppen Leadership Awards, to be presented at an awards ceremony on May 14.

Clague Playhouse Presents FAILURE: A LOVE STORY Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Apr 27, 2023

Clague Playhouse presents the comedy, Failure: A Love Story by Philip Dawkins to conclude their 95th season.  The play will run Friday, May 12 through Sunday, June 4, 2023 on Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8pm and Sunday at 2pm.

Peter Brosius Will Step Down From Children's Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - Mar 13, 2023

Children’s Theatre Company(CTC) has announced that Peter Brosius, Artistic Director has decided to depart CTC on June 30, 2024, at the end of the 2023-24 Season. His artistic vision has transformed the theatre into the nation’s leading theatre that serves a multi-generational audience.

Samantha Pauly, Jackie Burns, Julia Murney & More to Sing the Music of Judy Garland at BROADWAY ON THE BOWERY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 1, 2023

Abingdon Theatre Company is set to present their next Broadway on the Bowery event, a concert celebrating the music of Judy Garland. See who is starring, and how to purchase tickets!

Abingdon Theatre Company to Present Screenings of Short Films APART & AS APPLE PIE This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 14, 2023

Abingdon Theatre Company will present the screening of Abingdon Virtual’s premiere short films, “Apart” and “As Apple Pie.” See where to watch, and more!

Rivendell Welcomes New Ensemble Members
by Stephi Wild - Feb 9, 2023

Rivendell Theatre Ensemble (RTE), Chicago’s only Equity theatre dedicated to producing new work with women at the core, welcomes eight new ensemble members.

Jaspal Binning, Almeria Campbell, Rema Webb & More Join Abingdon Theatre Company's Virtual Festival of Short Plays
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 2, 2023

Abingdon Theatre Company has announced casting for their 3rd annual Virtual Festival of Short Plays; a festival set to shed light on stories written by BIPOC playwrights.

Submissions Now Open for VIRTUAL FESTIVAL OF SHORT PLAYS at Abingdon Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 5, 2022

Abingdon Theatre Company has announced the opening of submissions for their Virtual Festival of Short Plays. The third annual Virtual Festival of Short Plays is a virtual festival shedding light on stories by people of color. 

Syracuse University Department Of Drama Presents FAILURE: A LOVE STORY
by Stephi Wild - Nov 10, 2022

The Syracuse University Department of Drama continues the 2022/2023 season with the delicately romantic and funny play “Failure: A Love Story” (Nov. 11 – 19) directed by Thom Miller. Performances will be held in the Syracuse Stage / SU Drama Complex, 820 East Genesee St.

Sarah Slight Named Raven Theatre's Interim Artistic Director
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 9, 2022

The Board of Directors of Raven Theatre has announced that Sarah Slight will serve as the theater’s Interim Artistic Director beginning December 1, 2022, as the theater conducts a search to replace Cody Estle, who is departing to serve as the Artistic Director of Next Act Theatre in Milwaukee.