Bad Guys In Suits
This is a little more than 60 zany minutes with non-stop action and some very clever writing. The story is about mobsters during the Depression era circa 1930’s having a “bad day at the office”.
Tom Williams
The Bird Sanctuary
Lynne McMahon’s The Bird Sanctuary is a one-act drama about group of late middle-aged friends – two married couples – and their unspoken disappointments with their lives. It plays with another one-act, Mark A. Young’s The Rocks, which deals with a similar topic from a 20-something point of view.
The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie
By Jay Presson Allen Adapted from the Novel by Muriel Spark Directed by Ronan Marra Produced by Signal Ensemble Theatre At Chopin Theatre Patricia Austin is fabulous as Jean Brodie “I was quite strongly influenced by a teacher. . .a Miss Jean Brodie in her prime”— Sister Helena, in response to a question about some … Read more
A Chorus Line
A Chorus Line is Michael Bennett’s ode to all those unsung heroes of the musical stage—the chorus ensemble dancers. They are the ‘gypsies’ who thanklessly give depth to musicals with their singing and dancing
The Rivals – A Comedy
Sheridan was trying to poke fun at the ridiculous behavior of the upper class English and Polarity’s amateurish production turns this classic into a wildly over acted manic parody that is more clown-like vaudeville that satirical comedy.
Ghostwritten
Playwright Iizuka’s new play, Ghostwritten, commissioned by the Goodman Theatre, is a drama about the lingering debt, complex family ties told with mystical elements including magical food.
Talk Theatre in Chicago Podcast
Each week on the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast we have an interview with timely and interesting people who make Chicago theatre. We post new interviews each Monday morning, so check back each and every week!
Katrina: The Girl Who Wanted Her Name Back
This is a ninety minute play that takes place during the Hurricane Katrina period of time, following a young girl’s journey during the storm that shares her name.
Hollywood 360 4-11-09
Tom Williams discusses the following stage plays: The Tempest, Twelfth Night, Blue Surge and A Moon for the Misbegotten with host Carl Amari at 11:14 on April 11, 2009.
Pumpgirl
Pumpgirl by Irish playwright Abbie Spallen, is an edgy contemporary work of Irish storytelling. Pumpgirl is presented in intersecting monologues deftly spoken with authentic Irish brogues by the three person cast.