Water People Theater Archives

Believable: changing the story on how plays address violence against women

by Kaylen Ralph and Kerry Reid October 2, 2019August 18, 2021

The fall theater season has brought several shows about women surviving trauma—and reclaiming their stories.
The fall theater season has brought several shows about women surviving trauma—and reclaiming their stories.

Arts & Culture

In The Delicate Tears of the Waning Moon, a journalist tries to recover her memory

by Kerry Reid September 25, 2019August 18, 2021

Water People Theater’s contribution to Destinos is sobering but poetic.

Arts & Culture

Destinos sets a course for greater representation of Latinx stories

by Marissa De La Cerda September 18, 2019August 18, 2021

Now in its third year, the Chicago International Latino Theater Festival celebrates artists at home and abroad.

Arts & Culture

Becky Shaw, Fun Home, and nine more notable new stage shows

by Chicago Reader October 4, 2017August 18, 2021

A black comedy at Windy City Playhouse and a black musical at Victory Gardens are among this week’s best bets.

Latest Stories

[PRESS RELEASE] Lawyers for Social Justice Reception

Benefitting The Reader Institute for Community Journalism, Publisher of the Chicago Reader

by Chicago Reader

Weirdo rippers Lollygagger make their vinyl debut with Total Party Kill

Plus: The Kenwood Gardens summer concert series continues with Black chamber group D-Composed, and teen indie rockers Post Office Winter celebrate album two.

by J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil

The Square Roots festival offers a diverse mix of music to replenish your soul

by Jamie Ludwig

Daniel Villarreal guides his far-out grooves with the distant star of tradition

The Dos Santos percussionist’s solo debut, Panamá 77, draws upon a dozen musicians and at least that many genres—and it’s all held together by his generous spirit and bountiful beats.

by Sandra Treviño

Lawyers for Social Justice Reception

benefitting The Reader Institute for Community Journalism, Publisher of the Chicago Reader

by Chicago Reader