The Nacirema Society, Goodman Theatre, closes 10/15/2023. E. FAYE BUTLER (GSD) is in the cast. STEPHANIE FARINA (Faculty) is the co-sound designer and SHADANA PATTERSON (MFA, Acting, ’15) is the vocal coach.
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Fannie at Goodman Theatre
Fannie, Goodman Theatre, closing 11/14/2021. E. FAYE BUTLER (GSD) is in the cast. VICTORIA DEIORIO (Faculty) is the sound designer and COLLETTE POLLARD (BFA, Scene Design, ’00) is the scenic designer.
Congratulations to 2019 Equity Jeff Nominees
2019 Equity Jeff Nominees – DePaul Alum:
New Work – Play
IKE HOLTER (BFA, Playwriting, ’07) – Lottery Day, Goodman Theatre
Director – Play – Midsize
IAN FRANK (MFA, Directing, ’13) Frankenstein, Remy Bumppo Theatre Company
Director – Musical – Midsize
MICHAEL WEBER (BFA, Acting, ’90) Gypsy, Porchlight Music Theatre
Performer In A Principal Role – Musical
E. FAYE BUTLER (GSD) Gypsy (Rose), Porchlight Music Theatre
Sound Design – Midsize
MATT REICH (BFA, Sound Design, ’15) The Worst Mother in the World, Halcyon Theatre
The 51 st Annual Equity Jeff Awards will be held on Monday, October 21st, at Drury Lane Theatre. The event will be directed by Steve Scott and feature performances from nominated musicals and plays.
Advance tickets, which include the ceremony and pre-/post-show parties, are $85 ($65 for members of Actors’ Equity Association, United Scenic Artists, Stage Directors, and Choreographers Society, Stage Managers’ Association, IATSE, The Dramatists Guild of America, and the American Federation of Musicians). Tickets at the door, if available, will be an additional $10 per ticket.
Gypsy by Porchlight Music Theatre
Gypsy, Porchlight Music Theatre, closes 11/25/2018. MICHAEL WEBER (BFA, Acting, ’90) directs. E. FAYE BUTLER (GSD) stars. AARON SHAPIRO (BA, Theatre Arts, ’04) is one of the production managers.
Source: Gypsy | Porchlight Music Theatre
Season of Concern’s Cabaret for Care at the Goodman Theatre
Cabaret for Care, Season of Concern at the Goodman Theatre, 4/9/2018 at 7pm. E. FAYE BUTLER (GSD) is in the cast. MARCIE McVAY (Faculty) and LESLIE SHOOK (Staff) are on Season of Concern’s Board of Directors.
Source: Season of Concern
Lettin’ the Good Times Roll at Victory Gardens Theater
Lettin’s the Good Times Roll, Victory Gardens Theater, closes 1/7/2018. E. FAYE BUTLER (BFA, Acting) is one of the star performers.
Source: Lettin’ the Good Times Roll | Victory Gardens Theater
Congrats to Theatre School Jeff Award Winners
Congratulations to our alumni who received Jeff Awards at the 49th Annual Equity Jeff Awards on 11/6/2017:
NICK BELLEY (BFA, Lighting Design, ’13) received the award for Lighting Design – Large for his work on Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street at Paramount Theatre
E. FAYE BUTLER (GSD) received the award for Actress in a Supporting Role – Musical for her work in Chicago the Musical at Drury Lane Productions
KYMBERLY MELLEN (MFA, Acting, ’01) received the award for Actress in a Supporting Role – Play for her work in The Columnist at American Blues Theater
Source: Jeff Awards
The Taming of the Shrew at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
The Taming of the Shrew, Chicago Shakespeare Theater, closes 11/12/2017. E. FAYE BUTLER (BFA, Acting) is in the cast. TINA GLUSCHENKO (BFA, Acting, ’88) is in the cast.
Source: Chicago Shakespeare Theater: The Taming of the Shrew
Chicago at Drury Lane Theatre
Chicago, Drury Lane Theatre, closes 6/18/2017. E. FAYE BUTLER (GSD) is in the cast.
Source: Drury Lane Theatre :: Chicago
Hairspray at Paramount Theatre
Hairspray, Paramount Theatre, closes 2/21/16. E. FAYE BUTLER (GSD) and GEORGE KEATING (BFA, Acting, ’90) are in the cast.
Source: ‘Hairspray’s’ infectious beat keeps rolling in Aurora – Chicago Tribune