Kristine Thatcher’s drama about a couple adopting (or not adopting, as it turns out) a child born with profound disabilities kickstarted Thatcher’s profile as a playwright in its 1996 Victory Gardens premiere. It’s back at City Lit, once again under Terry McCabe’s direction. And while some parts don’t hold up well, the production builds to […]
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Gift Theatre’s Ten 2018, Filament Theatre’s Forts!, and four more new stage shows
A festival of ten-minute plays and an interactive kids’ show are among this week’s best bets.
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The 25th annual Rhinofest helps define fringe theater
After a quarter century, the Rhinoceros Theater Festival is still bringing theatrical perversity to Chicago.
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The storytelling tribes assemble for Fillet of Solo
The Fillet of Solo festival returns, featuring 13 storytelling collectives and ten independent performers.
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Raising the singles bar
MPAACT presents a new, five-week edition of its Solo Jams series