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Posts in category "Signal Ensemble"

"Hostage Song" (Signal Ensemble): Hostage + Song = Masterpiece

"Hostage Song" (Signal Ensemble): Hostage + Song = Masterpiece
#101.  How does it feel to be a hostage?  Our viewpoint is contrived from media manipulation.  Initially, CNN showcases an emotional message from the hostage’s parent on the hour.  FOX News broadcasts a well-coiffed politico addressing the nation’s response. The terrorists release threatening public service announcements on the Internet.  As the captivity is prolonged, American... Read more »
By Katy Walsh,
May 6, 2012 at 11:02 am
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"Motion" (Signal Ensemble): A Winner!

#21.  Next Sunday’s Super Bowl officially ends the football season.   The last tailgate party will be pulling out of the lot.  Suddenly, fans will find time on their clock as they get benched.  Where can diehards go for a post-season football fix? Signal Ensemble Theatre presents the world premiere of Motion.  Diane is the new GM for... Read more »
By Katy Walsh,
January 31, 2012 at 2:13 pm
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Review "ACES": Deals Powerful Cards, Game Doesn't Always Follow Suit!

Signal Ensemble Theatre presents ACES 1802 W. Berenice Written by Jon Steinhagen Directed by Ronan Marra Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays at 8pm Sundays at 3pm Thru June 18th Buy Tickets Running Time:  One hour and fifty minutes includes an intermission Reviewed by Katy Walsh At this casino, dealer’s choice is a scam.  Coworkers shuffle together to... Read more »
By Katy Walsh,
May 15, 2011 at 12:34 pm
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Review "Aftermath": Internal Implosion Results in a Super Nova!

EXTENDS THRU JANUARY 23rd Signal Ensemble Theatre presents AFTERMATHAt 1802 W. Berenice Written and directed by Ronan MarraThursdays, Fridays, Saturdays at 8pmSundays at 3pmThru December 12th Buy TicketsRunning Time:  One hour and forty-five minutes includes a delayed start and no intermission Reviewed by Katy Walsh How many musicians does it take to make Rolling Stones? ... Read more »
By Katy Walsh,
November 14, 2010 at 11:25 am
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"Sister," "Aftermath" before getting the "Dress" and "Man" to the "Ball"!

I’m becoming a veteran of Chicago Theatre.  This week it’s drama before the singing starts! 11.11.10  Kid Sister at Profiles Theatre 11.13.10  Aftermath at Signal Esemble 11.14.10  100 Dresses by Chicago Children’s Theatre in Skokie 11.14.10  Music Man at Marriott Theatre Lincolnshire 11.15.10  Masked Ball at Lyric Opera... Read more »
By Katy Walsh,
November 10, 2010 at 1:57 pm
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Review "The Real Inspector Hound": Death-to-Theatre-Critics Satire

Signal Ensemble Theatre presents         THE REAL INSPECTOR HOUND At 1802 W. Bernice Written by Tom Stoppard Directed by Ronan Marra Thru September 18th Buy Tickets Running Time:  75 minutes no intermission   Reviewed by Katy Walsh   ‘Where’s Chris Jones?’  Chicago Tribune’s Nina Metz is undoubtedly asked that question a lot. ... Read more »
By Katy Walsh,
August 20, 2010 at 12:00 pm
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Hounding God to Frost Nixon!

Theatre critics, hippies, and politicians:  something for everyone in new Chicago theatre productions this August 19th weekend: THURSDAY:  The Real Inspector Hound at Signal Ensemble SATURDAY:  Godspell at Provision Theatre SUNDAY:  Frost/Nixon at Timeline Theatre... Read more »
By Katy Walsh,
August 18, 2010 at 1:14 pm
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