Right Now, Facility Theatre, closes 11/18/2023. SHAWNA FRANKS (BFA, Acting, ’90) is in the cast.
Source: Right Now (2023) — Facility
Recieve A ‘Postcard From Earth’
“Postcard From Earth” steeps you in a very loose 50-minute tale about life rising from the oceans onto the land, the birth of human civilizations and the moment, not so deep in the future, when humanity departs a despoiled Earth to settle other worlds — in the process recalling our home planet’s magnificence.
The Film screens at The Sphere In Vegas on October 6th 2023–It is a truly 4D movie production with surround sound, wind and smell simulation. Though it is family friendly there are some intense storm scenes with loud thunder and seat vibration.
One of our own Nic Jones (BFA-Lighting 08′) is the Lighting Programmer!
Here You Can Find More Information!
Get Schooled At MPACCT’s “BLACKADEMICS”!
BLACKADEMICS, as MPACCT ( Ma’at Production Association of Afrikan Centered Theatre) puts it “A sharp, surreal satire about who gets a place at the table” By: Idris Goodwill, closes Nov. 19th 2023. The show takes place at the The Greenhouse Theater Center. TTS Alumni/Faculty/Current Students Include:
Jessica F. Morison: Lead Actor (MFA ACTING 2019) , Aidan Smith: Lighting Designer (BFA COMEDY ARTS 2026), Lauren Lundy: Costume Designer (BFA THEATRE ARTS 2013).
You Can Find Tickets Here.
Ann Dowd stars in The Exorcist: Believer
The Exorcist: Believer, In theaters nationwide. ANN DOWD (MFA, Acting, ’82) stars.
Source: The Exorcist: Believer | Movie Site | October 6, 2023
Night Watch at Raven Theatre Chicago
Night Watch, Raven Theatre Chicago, closes 11/12/2023. KROYDELL GALIMA (BFA, Acting, ’09) and MATTHEW MARTINEZ HANNON (MFA, Acting, ’19) are in the cast. PALOMA LOCSIN (BFA, Scene Design, ’19) is the props designer, CATHERINE MILLER (BFA, Dramaturgy/Criticism, ’14) is the casting director, and MARA ISHIHARA ZINKY (BFA, Scene Design, ’17) is the scenic designer.
What the Constitution Means to Me at Paramount Theatre
What the Constitution Means to Me, Paramount Theatre at the Copley, closes 11/12/2023. FORREST GREGOR (BFA, Sound Design, ’23) is the sound designer.
Source: What the Constitution Means to Me | Paramount Theatre
The Theatre School alumni receive 2022-2023 Equity Jeff Awards
Congratulations to The Theatre School alumni who received 2022-2023 Equity Jeff Awards at the Jeff Awards ceremony on October 2, 2023 at Drury Lane Theatre in Oakbrook, IL.
KAREN ALDRIDGE (MFA, Acting, ’01) received the award for Performer in a Supporting Role, Play for Is God Is at A Red Orchid Theatre
TUCKIE WHITE (BFA, Acting, ’12) received the award for New Work for Motherhouse at Rivendell Theatre Ensemble.
Congratulated to Karen and Tuckie!
A complete list of TTS-affiliated nominees can be found here.
Dramaturgy/Criticism student Emily Townley details the “The quest for Eleven” in the Chicago Reader
EMILY TOWNLEY (BFA, Dramaturgy/Criticism, ’24), writes about the journey to uncover the history of Gary Tucker and the Godzilla Rainbow Troupe. What started as a dramaturgy class final led to The Quest for Eleven.
Eurydice at Writers Theatre
Eurydice, Writers Theatre, closes 10/22/2023. SUSAAN JAMSHIDI (MFA, Acting, ’07), SARAH PRICE (BFA, Acting, ’12), and LARRY YANDO (MFA, Acting, ’88) are in the cast. JEFFREY LEVIN (Faculty) is the sound designer and COURTNEY O’NEILL (BFA, Theatre Studies, ’06) is the scenic designer.
The Lehman Trilogy at TimeLine Theatre
The Lehman Trilogy, TimeLine Theatre at the Broadway Playhouse, closes 11/26/2023. NICK BOWLING (MFA, Directing, ’96) c0-directs. FINNEGAN CHU (BFA, Costume Design, ’22) is the associate costume designer, ANTHONY CHURCHILL (Faculty) is the projections designer, JOHN CULBERT (Dean Emeritus) is the lighting designer, LUCY ELKIN (BFA, Costume Design, ’21) is the costume supervisor, SAMMI GRANT (Faculty) is the dialect coach, LONNAE HICKMAN (BFA, Theatre Arts, ’21) is the co-properties designer, IZUMI INABA (Faculty) is the costume designer, AVERIE LEDGER (BFA, Projection Design, ’26) is the assistant projections designer, ALYSSA MOHN (BFA, Scene Design, ’19) is the assistant scenic designer, PARKER MOLACEK (BFA, Projection Design, ’23) is the associate projections designer/projections supervisor, AVERI PAULSEN (BFA, Sound Design, ’21) is the audio supervisor, AMY PETER (Staff) is the co-properties designer, COLLETTE POLLARD (BFA, Scene Design, ’00) is the scenic designer, ALEXIS PRIMUS (MFA, Acting, ’24) is the assistant dialect coach, BAILEY L. ROSA (BFA, Lighting Design, ’14) is the assistant lighting designer, and JESSICA WARDELL (Faculty) is the scenic charge artist.
