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20 Times I Missed Theatre in 2020

20 Times I Missed Theatre in 2020

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

'The Hilary Duff Project' is, you guessed it, what dreams are made of

'The Hilary Duff Project' is, you guessed it, what dreams are made of

'The Hilary Duff Project' is, you guessed it, what dreams are made of

Sing to us, Paolo.

chitheatretriathlon

Feb 13, 20202 min read

'Rhinofest' returns to Prop Thtr with its signature gusto and flair for risk taking

'Rhinofest' returns to Prop Thtr with its signature gusto and flair for risk taking

'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

#TheatreCrushThursday: An Interview with Mariana Castro

#TheatreCrushThursday: An Interview with Mariana Castro

#TheatreCrushThursday: An Interview with Mariana Castro

Get to know this gifted, extremely kind, hardworking actor and writer.

chitheatretriathlon

Jan 18, 202012 min read

Week 52: So Long, Farewell

Week 52: So Long, Farewell

Week 52: So Long, Farewell

Will we cherish this journey? Always.

chitheatretriathlon

Jan 1, 20204 min read

Space Jams: 'Happy Birthday Mars Rover', 'Queen of Sock Pairing', & 'You Are Happy'

Space Jams: 'Happy Birthday Mars Rover', 'Queen of Sock Pairing', & 'You Are Happy'

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 48 & 49: Documentaries, Royals

Weeks 48 & 49: Documentaries, Royals

Weeks 48 & 49: Documentaries, Royals

Sometimes the best drama is ripped from the headlines.

chitheatretriathlon

Dec 22, 20198 min read

Weeks 46 & 47: Out of This World, Southern Lovin', and Duets!

Weeks 46 & 47: Out of This World, Southern Lovin', and Duets!

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

'Always... Patsy Cline' at Firebrand Theatre is a love letter to female friendship

'Always... Patsy Cline' at Firebrand Theatre is a love letter to female friendship

'Always... Patsy Cline' at Firebrand Theatre is a love letter to female friendship

Have yourself a darn tootin’ good time. Ya hear?

chitheatretriathlon

Nov 29, 20193 min read

Weeks 44 & 45: A Star is Born, New Stages

Weeks 44 & 45: A Star is Born, New Stages

Weeks 44 & 45: A Star is Born, New Stages

Make that four, Lorelai.

chitheatretriathlon

Nov 27, 20195 min read

History haunts us: 'Bloody Bathory', 'Sugar in Our Wounds', 'I Am Going...', & 'Stay on the Line'

History haunts us: 'Bloody Bathory', 'Sugar in Our Wounds', 'I Am Going...', & 'Stay on the Line'

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 42 & 43: Ghostlight, 'Til Death

Weeks 42 & 43: Ghostlight, 'Til Death

Weeks 42 & 43: Ghostlight, 'Til Death

Love can be a real nightmare whether you choose a married man, ghost or murderer.

chitheatretriathlon

Nov 13, 20196 min read

Weeks 40 & 41: Haunted Homes, Get Witchy With It

Weeks 40 & 41: Haunted Homes, Get Witchy With It

Weeks 40 & 41: Haunted Homes, Get Witchy With It

Spellbound shenanigans and memorable covens are abound.

chitheatretriathlon

Oct 22, 20196 min read

Weeks 34 & 35: Make or Break It, Adaptations and Dolly!

Weeks 34 & 35: Make or Break It, Adaptations and Dolly!

Weeks 34 & 35: Make or Break It, Adaptations and Dolly!

We got our feel good, summer fixes one last time.

chitheatretriathlon

Sep 25, 20197 min read

Weeks 32 & 33: Steam Heat, Movies Turned Musical

Weeks 32 & 33: Steam Heat, Movies Turned Musical

Weeks 32 & 33: Steam Heat, Movies Turned Musical

Our summertime recap continues with a week of hot films followed by movies that stood on their own before being adapted into musicals.

chitheatretriathlon

Sep 24, 20196 min read

'The Storefront Project' shows local, devised work: An Interview with Olivia Lilley & Tara Willis

'The Storefront Project' shows local, devised work: An Interview with Olivia Lilley & Tara Willis

'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

Myths, Monsters, and Medusa: An Interview with Director Denise Yvette Serna

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

Heavenly hives, besties, and battlefields: Summer Sizzle Reel

Heavenly hives, besties, and battlefields: Summer Sizzle Reel

Heavenly hives, besties, and battlefields: Summer Sizzle Reel

We close out a shocking, thrilling season.

chitheatretriathlon

Aug 23, 20197 min read

Weeks 28 & 29: Writing Out of Time, Behind The Scenes

Weeks 28 & 29: Writing Out of Time, Behind The Scenes

Weeks 28 & 29: Writing Out of Time, Behind The Scenes

These past weeks showed the glimpse behind the curtain, and what's in front of it.

chitheatretriathlon

Jul 26, 20195 min read

'We Are Pussy Riot' at Red Tape Theatre shatters expectations and theatrical conventions

'We Are Pussy Riot' at Red Tape Theatre shatters expectations and theatrical conventions

'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

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