by Blues | Apr 13, 2022 | #Enough: Plays to End Gun Violence, News
A founding sponsor of this incredible series, American Blues Theater proudly presents this year’s nationwide reading of 8 short plays about gun violence written by teen writers. Tickets are FREE and reservation required. Our reading will take place via Zoom...
by Blues | Mar 2, 2022 | News, Stand Up If You're Here Tonight
DOWNLOAD PDF | OPEN IN BROWSER ADDITIONAL RESOURCES NAMI CHICAGO – Since 1979, NAMI Chicago has fought for families and individuals impacted by mental health conditions. We promote community wellness, break down barriers to mental health care and provide support...
by Blues | Feb 20, 2022 | News, Stand Up If You're Here Tonight
Somatic psychologists study the science of trauma getting stuck in our bodies. As we head into our third year of this pandemic, you must have secret caverns of mourning. Perhaps you store plump pockets of self-soothing. You have places deep inside you’ve retreated /...
by Blues | Feb 16, 2022 | Blue Ink Playwriting Award, News
We’re proud to announce the 2022 Blue Ink Award to The Reapers on Woodbrook Avenue by Mardee Bennett. Featured finalists include Gina Femia (Staff Retreat), Rachel Lynett (White People By the Lake), Matthew Paul Olmos (a home what howls (or the house what...
by Blues | Feb 16, 2022 | Blue Ink Playwriting Award, News
Congratulations to Mardee Bennett, winner of the 2022 Blue Ink Award for The Reapers on Woodbrook Avenue. As part of the award, Bennett receives a $2,500 cash prize, a staged reading at American Blues Theater, and the opportunity to further develop his script with our...
