Rena Ahmed
Latest News on Rena Ahmed:
Cast and Creative Team Set for TITUS ANDRONICUS at Redtwist Theatre (Jan 24, 2025)
Shakespeare Project Of Chicago Will Perform THE COMEDY OF ERRORS (Jun 14, 2024)
Northlight Hosts Clothing Give Back Event in Conjunction With BROOKLYN LAUNDRY (May 3, 2024)
Cast and Creative Team Set for TITUS ANDRONICUS at Redtwist Theatre (Jan 24, 2025)
Shakespeare Project Of Chicago Will Perform THE COMEDY OF ERRORS (Jun 14, 2024)
Northlight Hosts Clothing Give Back Event in Conjunction With BROOKLYN LAUNDRY (May 3, 2024)
BIO
Rena Ahmed is a versatile performer who has been featured in numerous productions of opera, operetta, musical theater, theater, cabaret and concert works throughout the Chicago area. She was the founder and Artistic Director of Third Eye Theatre Ensemble, an award-winning opera company that produced new and seldom performed works that inspired conversation while advocating for human rights and social justice.
News
Cast and Creative Team Set for TITUS ANDRONICUS at Redtwist Theatre
Redtwist Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team for William Shakespeare's Titus Andronicus. This world premiere adaptation is by Artistic Director of Development Dusty Brown and Jordan Gleaves. Learn more!
Redtwist Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team for William Shakespeare's Titus Andronicus. This world premiere adaptation is by Artistic Director of Development Dusty Brown and Jordan Gleaves. Learn more!
Shakespeare Project Of Chicago Will Perform THE COMEDY OF ERRORS
The Shakespeare Project of Chicago will continue its return to live, in-person performances of its namesake playwright with free theatrical readings of THE COMEDY OF ERRORS. Shakespeare's first comedy, a farce of mistaken identities, directed by Peter Garino, The Project's artistic director, runs June 15 and 17 at two Chicagoland venues.
The Shakespeare Project of Chicago will continue its return to live, in-person performances of its namesake playwright with free theatrical readings of THE COMEDY OF ERRORS. Shakespeare's first comedy, a farce of mistaken identities, directed by Peter Garino, The Project's artistic director, runs June 15 and 17 at two Chicagoland venues.
Northlight Hosts Clothing Give Back Event in Conjunction With BROOKLYN LAUNDRY
Northlight Theatre has announced a clothing give back event at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie in conjunction with its hit production of John Patrick Shanley’s Brooklyn Laundry, playing through May 12, 2024.
Northlight Theatre has announced a clothing give back event at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie in conjunction with its hit production of John Patrick Shanley’s Brooklyn Laundry, playing through May 12, 2024.
Shakespeare Project Of Chicago to Present Free Performance Of TIMON OF ATHENS
The Shakespeare Project of Chicago will resume Shakespeare theatrical readings at the Newberry Library in Chicago with TIMON OF ATHENS, in a free performance March 9.
The Shakespeare Project of Chicago will resume Shakespeare theatrical readings at the Newberry Library in Chicago with TIMON OF ATHENS, in a free performance March 9.
Third Eye Theatre Ensemble Presents The Midwest Premiere Of Han Lash's BEOWULF
Third Eye Theatre Ensemble is celebrating their ninth season with the midwestern premiere of Han Lash's Beowulf at The Edge Off Broadway, 1133 W. Catalpa Ave, Chicago, September 2nd - September 11th.
Third Eye Theatre Ensemble is celebrating their ninth season with the midwestern premiere of Han Lash's Beowulf at The Edge Off Broadway, 1133 W. Catalpa Ave, Chicago, September 2nd - September 11th.
Third Eye Theatre Ensemble Announces The Midwest Premiere Of DARKLING By Stefan Weisman
Third Eye Theatre Ensemble is proud to celebrate their sixth season with the midwestern premiere of Stefan Weisman and Anna Rabinowitz's Darkling at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont, October 11th - October 27th. Darkling explores the story of Annaa?"a present-day Jewish American woman piecing together her heritage as a descendant of the Holocaust. When Anna's father passes, he leaves behind a small box of mementos and photographs, and a long list of unasked and unanswered questions.
Third Eye Theatre Ensemble is proud to celebrate their sixth season with the midwestern premiere of Stefan Weisman and Anna Rabinowitz's Darkling at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont, October 11th - October 27th. Darkling explores the story of Annaa?"a present-day Jewish American woman piecing together her heritage as a descendant of the Holocaust. When Anna's father passes, he leaves behind a small box of mementos and photographs, and a long list of unasked and unanswered questions.
Third Eye Theatre Ensemble Announces The US Premiere Of STITCH, By Juliet Palmer
Third Eye Theatre Ensemble presents the US Premiere of Stitch, by Juliet Palmer, with libretto by Anna Chatterton. Performances take place at Prop Thtr, 3502 N. Elston, June 14th - June 15th. Stitch is an a cappella opera for three women and three sewing machines. Framed by hypnotic language and locked within the unrelenting rhythm of the sewing machine, this work sheds light on the conditions of the sweatshop and gives us a glimpse into the lives of the women who clothe us all.
Third Eye Theatre Ensemble presents the US Premiere of Stitch, by Juliet Palmer, with libretto by Anna Chatterton. Performances take place at Prop Thtr, 3502 N. Elston, June 14th - June 15th. Stitch is an a cappella opera for three women and three sewing machines. Framed by hypnotic language and locked within the unrelenting rhythm of the sewing machine, this work sheds light on the conditions of the sweatshop and gives us a glimpse into the lives of the women who clothe us all.
Third Eye Theatre Ensemble Announces The 20th Anniversary Chicago Production Of PATIENCE & SARAH: A PIONEERING LOVE STORY
Third Eye Theatre Ensemble celebrates their fifth season with Paula M. Kimper's Patience & Sarah: A Pioneering Love Story at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont, October 5th-October 21st. Set in Connecticut in the winter of 1816, the opera tells the powerful story of two young women who meet, fall in love, and resolve to devote their lives to each other.
Third Eye Theatre Ensemble celebrates their fifth season with Paula M. Kimper's Patience & Sarah: A Pioneering Love Story at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont, October 5th-October 21st. Set in Connecticut in the winter of 1816, the opera tells the powerful story of two young women who meet, fall in love, and resolve to devote their lives to each other.
Third Eye Theatre Ensemble Announces The 20th Anniversary Chicago Production Of PATIENCE & SARAH: A PIONEERING LOVE STORY
Third Eye Theatre Ensemble celebrates their fifth season with Paula M. Kimper's Patience & Sarah: A Pioneering Love Story at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont, October 5th-October 21st. Set in Connecticut in the winter of 1816, the opera tells the powerful story of two young women who meet, fall in love, and resolve to devote their lives to each other.
Third Eye Theatre Ensemble celebrates their fifth season with Paula M. Kimper's Patience & Sarah: A Pioneering Love Story at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont, October 5th-October 21st. Set in Connecticut in the winter of 1816, the opera tells the powerful story of two young women who meet, fall in love, and resolve to devote their lives to each other.
Photo Flash: Greenhouse Theater Center Hosts 4th annual CHICAGO MUSICAL THEATRE FESTIVAL
Underscore Theatre Company is pleased to present its 4th annual CHICAGO MUSICAL THEATRE FESTIVAL, created to showcase and support the growing field of musical theatre creators from Chicago and beyond. This year's Festival, featuring full productions of seven new musicals plus two staged readings, will play February 5 - 25, 2018 at the Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave. in Chicago. Each full production will receive at least four performances during the Festival. Single tickets are currently available at www.cmtf.org. The press "Sneak Preview," featuring a sampling of songs from the 2018 Festival, is Monday, February 5 at 8 pm.
Underscore Theatre Company is pleased to present its 4th annual CHICAGO MUSICAL THEATRE FESTIVAL, created to showcase and support the growing field of musical theatre creators from Chicago and beyond. This year's Festival, featuring full productions of seven new musicals plus two staged readings, will play February 5 - 25, 2018 at the Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave. in Chicago. Each full production will receive at least four performances during the Festival. Single tickets are currently available at www.cmtf.org. The press "Sneak Preview," featuring a sampling of songs from the 2018 Festival, is Monday, February 5 at 8 pm.
4th Annual CHICAGO MUSICAL THEATRE FESTIVAL Arrives at Greenhouse Theater Center
Underscore Theatre Company is pleased to present its 4th annual CHICAGO MUSICAL THEATRE FESTIVAL, created to showcase and support the growing field of musical theatre creators from Chicago and beyond. This year's Festival, featuring full productions of seven new musicals plus two staged readings, will play February 6 16, 2018 at the Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave. in Chicago. Each full production will receive at least four performances during the Festival. Single tickets are currently available at www.cmtf.org. The press Sneak Preview, featuring a sampling of songs from the 2018 Festival, is Monday, February 5 at 8 pm.
Underscore Theatre Company is pleased to present its 4th annual CHICAGO MUSICAL THEATRE FESTIVAL, created to showcase and support the growing field of musical theatre creators from Chicago and beyond. This year's Festival, featuring full productions of seven new musicals plus two staged readings, will play February 6 16, 2018 at the Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave. in Chicago. Each full production will receive at least four performances during the Festival. Single tickets are currently available at www.cmtf.org. The press Sneak Preview, featuring a sampling of songs from the 2018 Festival, is Monday, February 5 at 8 pm.
Third Eye Theatre Ensemble to Present Regional Premiere of WITH BLOOD, WITH INK
Third Eye Theatre Ensemble presents the Regional Premiere of composer Daniel Crozier's With Blood With Ink at Prop Thtr, 3502 N. Elston, October 20th-November 5th as the fall portion of their fourth season.
Third Eye Theatre Ensemble presents the Regional Premiere of composer Daniel Crozier's With Blood With Ink at Prop Thtr, 3502 N. Elston, October 20th-November 5th as the fall portion of their fourth season.
Third Eye Theatre Ensemble to Present Regional Premiere of WITH BLOOD, WITH INK
Third Eye Theatre Ensemble presents the Regional Premiere of composer Daniel Crozier's With Blood With Ink at Prop Thtr, 3502 N. Elston, October 20th-November 5th as the fall portion of their fourth season.
Third Eye Theatre Ensemble presents the Regional Premiere of composer Daniel Crozier's With Blood With Ink at Prop Thtr, 3502 N. Elston, October 20th-November 5th as the fall portion of their fourth season.
Third Eye Theatre Ensemble Announces Regional Premiere of DARK SISTERS
Dark Sisters Park Ridge--Third Eye Theatre Ensemble, a Chicago performance company, which seeks to engage audiences with inspiring performances relevant to today's ever-changing world, will be presenting the Chicago Premiere of composer Nico Muhly's Dark Sisters at Prop Thtr, 3502 N. Elston October 21st-November 6th as the fall portion of its third season.
Dark Sisters Park Ridge--Third Eye Theatre Ensemble, a Chicago performance company, which seeks to engage audiences with inspiring performances relevant to today's ever-changing world, will be presenting the Chicago Premiere of composer Nico Muhly's Dark Sisters at Prop Thtr, 3502 N. Elston October 21st-November 6th as the fall portion of its third season.
Third Eye Theatre Ensemble Presents First Ever Opera at Chicago Fringe Festival
Third Eye Theatre Ensemble will present The Filthy Habit, the first opera ever performed at the Chicago Fringe Festival, opening Saturday, September 3rd at 7 pm with additional performances on Monday, September 5th at 2:30 pm and Friday, September 9th at 8:30 pm. All performance will take place at the CCJP Meeting Hall at 5320 W. Giddings, in Jefferson Park. Tickets are $10.
Third Eye Theatre Ensemble will present The Filthy Habit, the first opera ever performed at the Chicago Fringe Festival, opening Saturday, September 3rd at 7 pm with additional performances on Monday, September 5th at 2:30 pm and Friday, September 9th at 8:30 pm. All performance will take place at the CCJP Meeting Hall at 5320 W. Giddings, in Jefferson Park. Tickets are $10.
All-Female Cast Set for Halcyon Theatre's FEFU AND HER FRIENDS
Chicago's Halcyon Theatre announces casting for Fefu and Her Friends by Maria Irene Fornes, the first show of the company's 11th season.
Chicago's Halcyon Theatre announces casting for Fefu and Her Friends by Maria Irene Fornes, the first show of the company's 11th season.
Third Eye Theatre Ensemble Performs in Concert Tonight
Third Eye Theatre Ensemble, a Chicago company which seeks to engage audiences with inspiring performances relevant to today's ever changing world, will be presenting contemporary [& in English] at Forte Framing & Gallery tonight, September 26th at 8pm. contemporary [& in English] is a night of singing featuring excerpts from Third Eye Theatre Ensemble's fall production, Sumeida's Song, by composer Mohammed Fairouz. Cast members and guest artists perform the music of Mohammed Fairouz, in addition to other contemporary composers, including Ricky Ian Gordon, Gwyneth Walker, William Bolcom, Lori Laitman, Jake Heggie, Dominic Argento, Benjamin Britten, and Alan Hovhaness. A wine reception follows the concert. There is a $10 suggested donation at the door. Forte Framing and Gallery is located at 2301 W. North Ave, Chicago, Il 60647.
Third Eye Theatre Ensemble, a Chicago company which seeks to engage audiences with inspiring performances relevant to today's ever changing world, will be presenting contemporary [& in English] at Forte Framing & Gallery tonight, September 26th at 8pm. contemporary [& in English] is a night of singing featuring excerpts from Third Eye Theatre Ensemble's fall production, Sumeida's Song, by composer Mohammed Fairouz. Cast members and guest artists perform the music of Mohammed Fairouz, in addition to other contemporary composers, including Ricky Ian Gordon, Gwyneth Walker, William Bolcom, Lori Laitman, Jake Heggie, Dominic Argento, Benjamin Britten, and Alan Hovhaness. A wine reception follows the concert. There is a $10 suggested donation at the door. Forte Framing and Gallery is located at 2301 W. North Ave, Chicago, Il 60647.
Third Eye Theatre Ensemble to Perform Concert, 9/26
Third Eye Theatre Ensemble, a Chicago company which seeks to engage audiences with inspiring performances relevant to today's ever changing world, will be presenting contemporary [& in English] at Forte Framing & Gallery on Saturday, September 26th at 8pm. contemporary [& in English] is a night of singing featuring excerpts from Third Eye Theatre Ensemble's fall production, Sumeida's Song, by composer Mohammed Fairouz. Cast members and guest artists perform the music of Mohammed Fairouz, in addition to other contemporary composers, including Ricky Ian Gordon, Gwyneth Walker, William Bolcom, Lori Laitman, Jake Heggie, Dominic Argento, Benjamin Britten, and Alan Hovhaness. A wine reception follows the concert. There is a $10 suggested donation at the door. Forte Framing and Gallery is located at 2301 W. North Ave, Chicago, Il 60647.
Third Eye Theatre Ensemble, a Chicago company which seeks to engage audiences with inspiring performances relevant to today's ever changing world, will be presenting contemporary [& in English] at Forte Framing & Gallery on Saturday, September 26th at 8pm. contemporary [& in English] is a night of singing featuring excerpts from Third Eye Theatre Ensemble's fall production, Sumeida's Song, by composer Mohammed Fairouz. Cast members and guest artists perform the music of Mohammed Fairouz, in addition to other contemporary composers, including Ricky Ian Gordon, Gwyneth Walker, William Bolcom, Lori Laitman, Jake Heggie, Dominic Argento, Benjamin Britten, and Alan Hovhaness. A wine reception follows the concert. There is a $10 suggested donation at the door. Forte Framing and Gallery is located at 2301 W. North Ave, Chicago, Il 60647.
Petite Opera Presents SNOOPY!!! The Musical, Now thru 5/4
Submitted by Petite Opera, Chicago suburban Park Ridge's professional 501c3 non-profit opera company, presents its first musical theatre work, 'SNOOPY!!! The Musical' today, April 25-May 4, 2014.
Submitted by Petite Opera, Chicago suburban Park Ridge's professional 501c3 non-profit opera company, presents its first musical theatre work, 'SNOOPY!!! The Musical' today, April 25-May 4, 2014.
Petite Opera Presents SNOOPY!!! The Musical, 4/25-5/4
Submitted by Petite Opera, Chicago suburban Park Ridge's professional 501c3 non-profit opera company, presents its first musical theatre work, 'SNOOPY!!! The Musical' April 25-May 4, 2014. Based on the Charles M Schulz Peanuts cartoon strip, this fun musical focuses on the life of Snoopy, from the puppy farm to his attempts at writing the great American novel. It also follows the Peanuts child characters in their discovery and interpretation of their world as they grow up. Fans of Charles Schulz's strip will recognize Snoopy and his friend Woodstock, Lucy's psychiatrist booth, Linus' blanket and more. The delightful musical includes the upbeat songs 'Poor Sweet Baby,' 'I Know Now,' 'Where Did That Little Dog Go?,' 'The Big Bow Wow' and 'It Was a Dark and Stormy Night.'
Submitted by Petite Opera, Chicago suburban Park Ridge's professional 501c3 non-profit opera company, presents its first musical theatre work, 'SNOOPY!!! The Musical' April 25-May 4, 2014. Based on the Charles M Schulz Peanuts cartoon strip, this fun musical focuses on the life of Snoopy, from the puppy farm to his attempts at writing the great American novel. It also follows the Peanuts child characters in their discovery and interpretation of their world as they grow up. Fans of Charles Schulz's strip will recognize Snoopy and his friend Woodstock, Lucy's psychiatrist booth, Linus' blanket and more. The delightful musical includes the upbeat songs 'Poor Sweet Baby,' 'I Know Now,' 'Where Did That Little Dog Go?,' 'The Big Bow Wow' and 'It Was a Dark and Stormy Night.'
Videos