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20 Times I Missed Theatre in 2020
Across television, film, and Zoom theatre, here's what got me through 2020.
chitheatretriathlon
Dec 31, 202010 min read
'Rhinofest' returns to Prop Thtr with its signature gusto and flair for risk taking
An event worth braving the cold, dark winter.
chitheatretriathlon
Feb 3, 20206 min read
Space Jams: 'Happy Birthday Mars Rover', 'Queen of Sock Pairing', & 'You Are Happy'
These days it feels like most contemporary plays fall into two categories: post-apocalyptic and hyper-realism. This year alone, I could...
chitheatretriathlon
Dec 27, 20198 min read
Weeks 46 & 47: Out of This World, Southern Lovin', and Duets!
Brush up on stories of space and sex.
chitheatretriathlon
Dec 11, 20196 min read
History haunts us: 'Bloody Bathory', 'Sugar in Our Wounds', 'I Am Going...', & 'Stay on the Line'
Fall provides a charming backdrop for reflection.
chitheatretriathlon
Nov 16, 20199 min read
Weeks 40 & 41: Haunted Homes, Get Witchy With It
Spellbound shenanigans and memorable covens are abound.
chitheatretriathlon
Oct 22, 20196 min read
'The Raveling' at Walkabout Theater is a sensory packed, haunted family circus
Seventy minutes steeped in the traditions of home.
chitheatretriathlon
Oct 14, 20193 min read
Weeks 38 & 39: Process is Performance, Shakes It Up
Get thee to reading our recap (you can skip the nunnery).
chitheatretriathlon
Oct 7, 20197 min read
Weeks 36 & 37: Chicago History, Blown Youth
Oh, to be young and in Chicago.
chitheatretriathlon
Oct 4, 20196 min read
'The Storefront Project' shows local, devised work: An Interview with Olivia Lilley & Tara Willis
A testament to Chicago's hidden, experimental work.
chitheatretriathlon
Sep 20, 201915 min read
Myths, Monsters, and Medusa: An Interview with Director Denise Yvette Serna
Justice for its titular heroine and so much more.
chitheatretriathlon
Sep 12, 20195 min read
Free Street Theater's 'M.A.T.A.': A Conversation with Keren Díaz de León and Sean Parris
Spearheading resistance and community.
chitheatretriathlon
Jul 19, 20195 min read
'We Are Pussy Riot' at Red Tape Theatre shatters expectations and theatrical conventions
How many fucks do they give? None. Not one.
chitheatretriathlon
Jul 18, 20194 min read
Learn and fall in love with 'The Lessons' at The Passage Theatre
An interactive experience with less glitz, more grit.
chitheatretriathlon
May 21, 20194 min read
'Parched' quenches a thirst for justice at Free Street Theater
Parched presents working toward a brighter future without ignoring the steps required to get there.
chitheatretriathlon
May 14, 20194 min read
Weeks 12 & 13: Secrets & Seduction, Dark Comedies
Shows sizzled and laughter was found in the most unexpected and darkest of places.
chitheatretriathlon
Apr 8, 20195 min read
Weeks 10 & 11: Chosen Communities, The Future is Femme
It's time to catch up on not one, but two weeks.
chitheatretriathlon
Mar 25, 20196 min read
Prop Thtr treads all too familiar territory in '2 Unfortunate 2 Travel'
A fantasia flight that you can't escape.
chitheatretriathlon
Mar 19, 20196 min read
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