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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

'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

20 Must-See Moments in Chicago Theatre 2019

20 Must-See Moments in Chicago Theatre 2019

20 Must-See Moments in Chicago Theatre 2019

Sex dreams, ghostly melodies, and the loving, complicated nature of friendship marked this year.

chitheatretriathlon

Dec 31, 20199 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 36 & 37: Chicago History, Blown Youth

Weeks 36 & 37: Chicago History, Blown Youth

Weeks 36 & 37: Chicago History, Blown Youth

Oh, to be young and in Chicago.

chitheatretriathlon

Oct 4, 20196 min read

Weeks 30 & 31: Life Imitates Art, Art Imitates Life

Weeks 30 & 31: Life Imitates Art, Art Imitates Life

Weeks 30 & 31: Life Imitates Art, Art Imitates Life

Does a story need to be told or is it merely an extension of a high profile star's rise to fame?

chitheatretriathlon

Sep 23, 20197 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

'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

Heaven is a place on Earth in Kokandy Productions' 'Head Over Heels'

Heaven is a place on Earth in Kokandy Productions' 'Head Over Heels'

Heaven is a place on Earth in Kokandy Productions' 'Head Over Heels'

A loud, proud homage to the LGBTQIA community.

chitheatretriathlon

Jul 14, 20193 min read

Weeks 26 & 27: Homosexuality Across History, Romance in Rebellion

Weeks 26 & 27: Homosexuality Across History, Romance in Rebellion

Weeks 26 & 27: Homosexuality Across History, Romance in Rebellion

Queerness deserves to be celebrated year round.

chitheatretriathlon

Jul 10, 20197 min read

Weeks 24 & 25: First Read Festival and Freedom Fighters

Weeks 24 & 25: First Read Festival and Freedom Fighters

Weeks 24 & 25: First Read Festival and Freedom Fighters

June came, seen, and conquered.

chitheatretriathlon

Jul 4, 20195 min read

First Read Review Round-Up

First Read Review Round-Up

First Read Review Round-Up

A variety of lived experiences with the connective tissue of queer identity, relationships, and issues.

chitheatretriathlon

Jun 13, 20196 min read

Weeks 22 & 23: Let's Be Scared Together, Based on True Events

Weeks 22 & 23: Let's Be Scared Together, Based on True Events

Weeks 22 & 23: Let's Be Scared Together, Based on True Events

We are filled with pride as we celebrate June.

chitheatretriathlon

Jun 12, 20194 min read

The Neighborhood Theatre shakes up '3 Sisters' like a Polaroid picture

The Neighborhood Theatre shakes up '3 Sisters' like a Polaroid picture

The Neighborhood Theatre shakes up '3 Sisters' like a Polaroid picture

A dusty, Russian classic feels crisp and amusing.

chitheatretriathlon

Jun 7, 20194 min read

Weeks 20 & 21: Fires & Furies, Strike a Pose

Weeks 20 & 21: Fires & Furies, Strike a Pose

Weeks 20 & 21: Fires & Furies, Strike a Pose

Sisters do it for themselves despite the pressures of family, friends, and self-doubt.

chitheatretriathlon

May 30, 20195 min read

Learn and fall in love with 'The Lessons' at The Passage Theatre

Learn and fall in love with 'The Lessons' at The Passage Theatre

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

Weeks 18 & 19: Pride, Power, & Processing Pain

Weeks 18 & 19: Pride, Power, & Processing Pain

Weeks 18 & 19: Pride, Power, & Processing Pain

These past two weeks shaped up to be deeper than originally anticipated tackling subjects of addiction and trauma through various means.

chitheatretriathlon

May 13, 20194 min read

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