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20 Times I Missed Theatre in 2020
Across television, film, and Zoom theatre, here's what got me through 2020.
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- Feb 3, 2020
- 6 min
'Rhinofest' returns to Prop Thtr with its signature gusto and flair for risk taking
An event worth braving the cold, dark winter.
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- Dec 27, 2019
- 8 min
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...
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- Dec 11, 2019
- 6 min
Weeks 46 & 47: Out of This World, Southern Lovin', and Duets!
Brush up on stories of space and sex.
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- Nov 16, 2019
- 9 min
History haunts us: 'Bloody Bathory', 'Sugar in Our Wounds', 'I Am Going...', & 'Stay on the Line'
Fall provides a charming backdrop for reflection.
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- Oct 22, 2019
- 6 min
Weeks 40 & 41: Haunted Homes, Get Witchy With It
Spellbound shenanigans and memorable covens are abound.
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- Oct 14, 2019
- 3 min
'The Raveling' at Walkabout Theater is a sensory packed, haunted family circus
Seventy minutes steeped in the traditions of home.
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- Oct 7, 2019
- 7 min
Weeks 38 & 39: Process is Performance, Shakes It Up
Get thee to reading our recap (you can skip the nunnery).
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- Oct 4, 2019
- 6 min
Weeks 36 & 37: Chicago History, Blown Youth
Oh, to be young and in Chicago.
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- Sep 20, 2019
- 15 min
'The Storefront Project' shows local, devised work: An Interview with Olivia Lilley & Tara Willis
A testament to Chicago's hidden, experimental work.
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- Sep 12, 2019
- 5 min
Myths, Monsters, and Medusa: An Interview with Director Denise Yvette Serna
Justice for its titular heroine and so much more.
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- Jul 19, 2019
- 5 min
Free Street Theater's 'M.A.T.A.': A Conversation with Keren Díaz de León and Sean Parris
Spearheading resistance and community.
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- Jul 18, 2019
- 4 min
'We Are Pussy Riot' at Red Tape Theatre shatters expectations and theatrical conventions
How many fucks do they give? None. Not one.
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- May 21, 2019
- 4 min
Learn and fall in love with 'The Lessons' at The Passage Theatre
An interactive experience with less glitz, more grit.
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- May 14, 2019
- 4 min
'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.
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- Apr 8, 2019
- 5 min
Weeks 12 & 13: Secrets & Seduction, Dark Comedies
Shows sizzled and laughter was found in the most unexpected and darkest of places.
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- Mar 25, 2019
- 6 min
Weeks 10 & 11: Chosen Communities, The Future is Femme
It's time to catch up on not one, but two weeks.
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- Mar 19, 2019
- 6 min
Prop Thtr treads all too familiar territory in '2 Unfortunate 2 Travel'
A fantasia flight that you can't escape.