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Posts tagged "Steppenwolf Theatre"

"The March" (Steppenwolf Theatre): Part History, Part Saga and All Spectacle

  #82.  Spring in Chicago 2012 will be remembered as epic.  Three of the major theatre companies are mounting large ensemble productions.  Court premiered Angels in America -Part 1 & 2.  Goodman is in final rehearsals for The Iceman Cometh.  And overon Halsted… Steppenwolf Theatre presents the world premiere of The March.  It’s the Civil War in 1864.  General William... Read more »
By Katy Walsh,
April 19, 2012 at 6:40 am
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Chicago Theatre Off Book Chats with Oracle and American Theatre Co

Chicago Theatre Off Book Chats with Oracle and American Theatre Co
This episode of Chicago Theatre Off Book is bursting with testosterone.  Joshua J. Volkers is joined by Oliver Sava from TimeOut.  Oliver is subbing in for Katy Walsh, who is seeing theatre on the other side of the pond.  These guys chat with more guys, Brad Jayhan-Little and Ben Fuchsen at Oracle Productions  and PJ Paparelli at American Theatre Company.  The results is a... Read more »
By Katy Walsh,
March 16, 2012 at 2:07 pm
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"The North Plan" (Theatre Wit): Unlikely Hero Rallies the Audience!

#48.  My family represents a microcosm of America.  We have diversity in ethnic background, economic class, religious values and political views.  Just like the United States, we are influenced by internal and external forces.  We want to follow the *good guys* but that’s not always apparent.  I remember a few Presidents back when I was... Read more »
By Katy Walsh,
March 5, 2012 at 4:47 pm
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Chicago Theatre Off Book chats with Steppenwolf and about Wild Claw, Idle Muse, Raven, and Porchlight!

Chicago Theatre Off Book chats with Steppenwolf and about Wild Claw, Idle Muse, Raven, and Porchlight!
 Today, Chicago Theatre Off Book is reviewing exciting offerings at Wild Claw Theatre , Idle Muse Theatre  Raven Theatre  and Porchlight Theatre.   In addition, we chat with Erica Daniels from Steppenwolf Theatre.   And of course, we have two new Got A Minute? segments from local playwrights.   Plus, we announce the 2011 HONOR AWARD winners.  ... Read more »
By Katy Walsh,
March 2, 2012 at 12:10 pm
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"Time Stands Still" (Steppenwolf Theatre): Not Quite Picture Perfect!

"Time Stands Still" (Steppenwolf Theatre): Not Quite Picture Perfect!
#20.  A starving child and vulture photograph has haunted me for 25+ years.  The photographer captured a startling image.  The bird was waiting for the kid to die.  The prize-winning picture was truly thought-provoking.  It illustrated severe hunger in far corners of the earth. The powerful imagery also made people question if a vulture took the... Read more »
By Katy Walsh,
January 29, 2012 at 9:17 am
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"Penelope" (Steppenwolf Theatre): The Ugly Side of Men

"Penelope" (Steppenwolf Theatre): The Ugly Side of Men
I love men.  Wars, Nascar, fantasy football… I don’t always *get* men but I love them.  They are complicated.  They compete.  They want to win.  They want the corner office, the championship ring, the trophy wife.  They want the best.  But why?  What is more important:  the quest or the prize? Steppenwolf Theatre presents PENELOPE.  Four... Read more »
By Katy Walsh,
December 11, 2011 at 10:54 am
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WANT (Steppenwolf Theatre): First Look!

Time Out Theatre Editor Kris Vire told me once that he always inserts into his hectic review schedule new companies and new shows.  Despite being in demand on the established theatre season circuit, Kris likes to be in the audience for inaugural productions.  He wants to see the next big thing when it launches… new actor, new... Read more »
By Katy Walsh,
November 8, 2011 at 11:01 pm
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Chicago Theatre Off Book Chats with Lifeline and Lookingglass plus recent show reviews

 It’s another round of Chicago Theatre Off Book on CHIRP!  This week, we review local theatre offerings about family dysfunction, community dysfunction, and artistic dysfunction. Later, we’ll chat with Lifeline and Lookingglass about the excitement around their 2011/2012 Season. And of course, we’re featuring two local playwrights in our one-minute audio play segment, Got A Minute? Have a listen and... Read more »
By Katy Walsh,
October 7, 2011 at 3:53 pm
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EXTENDED thru November 13th "Clybourne Park" (Steppenwolf Theatre): A Subtle Norris Takes THE Prize!

EXTENDED thru November 13th "Clybourne Park" (Steppenwolf Theatre): A Subtle Norris Takes THE Prize!
Teresa Blakely transferred to my seventh grade class in 1976.  She was my first black friend.  Probably, the first black person I had ever really met.  I grew up on the other side of the river in Elkhart.  Our neighborhood was white. As was the next neighborhood over and the neighborhood next to that one…... Read more »
By Katy Walsh,
September 18, 2011 at 10:00 am
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Review "MIDDLETOWN": City of Angles Doesn't Make a Block...buster!

I like e-vites.  They save the environment and give you access to the guest list.  My commitment rests on the *YES* of others.  If the confirmed guests look entertaining, the party has a guarantee to rock.  BUT sometimes, no matter how promising the attendee list is, the party isn’t quite the anticipated soiree.  Steppenwolf Theatre... Read more »
By Katy Walsh,
June 26, 2011 at 9:05 am
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