Author: Colin Douglas
Opening Doors and Shedding Light
Time is On Our Side – About Face Theatre
Within each of us there lies a story. It’s our own personal histories. Our stories are as individual as we are unique, although often there are
Read MoreChekov, Please?
Why Do You Always Wear Black? – Organic Theatre Company
One of three influential 19th century playwrights, responsible for bringing about the birth of theatrical modernism, Anton Chekov wrote
Read MorePoisoned Waters
An Enemy of the People – Goodman Theatre
In 1882 Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen wrote this scathing drama, partially in response to the outrage over his previous play,
Read MoreVirgins to the Rescue
Hot Pink, or Ready to Blow- New American Folk Theatre
Entering the intimate second floor theatre, the audiences will find themselves journeying back to America during the more innocent
Read MoreTennessee Williams in Chicago
Through the Elevated Line – Silk Road Rising
In “A Streetcar Named Desire,” Tennessee Williams’ Pulitzer Prize-winning drama that made Blanche DuBois and Stanley
Read MoreA Tuneful Tale About Teeth
You Think It’s Easy Being the Tooth Fairy? – Lifeline Theatre
In Shari Bell-Rehwoldt’s charming 2007 picture book, lavishly illustrated by David Slonim, the Tooth Fairy is the main
Read MoreA Live Action Cartoon
She Kills Monsters – The Cuckoo’s Theater Project
While finally having the courage to clean out Tilly’s room, Midwesterner Agnes Evans discovers a handwritten notebook
Read MoreThe Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Sweeney Todd – Theo Ubique
An eerie, morbidly melancholy organ fugue, played with flourish by Jeremy Ramey opens this jaw-dropping production. Suddenly a
Read MoreA Modern Twist on the Faustian Theme
The Picture of Dorian Gray – Citylit Theatre
Paul Edwards’ world premiere adaptation of the Oscar Wilde classic continues this company’s
Read MoreHitchcock Made Hilarious
The 39 Steps – BrightSide Theatre
Alfred Hitchcock’s classic 1935 man-on-the-run suspense thriller charges to life in this fast-paced
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