by Blues | Nov 17, 2025 | News
You’re invited to our annual holiday party! All funds benefit artists’ wages during Season 40. LIVE MUSIC from the cast of It’s a Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago! READINGS from the Bedford bunch. TRIVIA with prizes you’ll use for your office White...
by Blues | Nov 17, 2025 | 2025 It's a Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago!
I first auditioned for American Blues Theater in 2012. It was a unique audition – I had to prepare 10 characters, each with a distinct, different voice. Also, I needed to be comfortable acting in front of a microphone. And, hey, by the way, you’ll need to do...
by Blues | Oct 21, 2025 | 2025 It's a Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago!
Seeking NOMINATIONS for individuals of all ages who have shown remarkable courage in the face of challenge for our 2025 It’s a Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago! Whether it’s standing up for what’s right, helping others in a time of need, or overcoming personal...
by Blues | Oct 9, 2025 | News, Rubber Banned Book Club
Join us for our next book in the Rubber Banned Book Club! HOW DOES THE CLUB WORK? Admission is free. Registration required. There are 2 sessions per book. Professional artists read sections of the book and members discuss. OCTOBER 28, 2025 (6:30-8:00pm) – in person @...
by Blues | Oct 2, 2025 | News
You’re invited to our annual, costumed Halloween fundraiser! All funds benefit artists’ wages during Season 40. KILLER KARAOKE with performances to raise the dead PUMPKIN CARVING & PAINTING CONTEST with prizes for all-ages CAMPFIRE STORIES with...
by Blues | Aug 24, 2025 | News
CURRENT RESIDENCE: Chicago, Illinois YEAR JOINED ENSEMBLE: 1996 POSITION: Playwright, Director, Stage Manager, Ensemble Rep, Season Selection Committee AMERICAN BLUES THEATER CREDITS Playwright: Ripped: The Living Newspaper Festival (2019-2025), Big Shoulders Festival...
by Blues | Aug 19, 2025 | News
CURRENTLY RESIDENCE: Los Angeles, California YEAR JOINED ENSEMBLE: 1998 POSITION: Actor AMERICAN BLUES THEATER CREDITS Stand Up If You’re Here Tonight (Chicago & Paris) – Jeff Award nomination for Solo Performance One Day Only Scapin Train of Thought...
by Blues | Aug 16, 2025 | News
CURRENT RESIDENCE: Mundelein, Illinois YEAR JOINED ENSEMBLE: 2018 POSITION: Actor AMERICAN BLUES THEATER CREDITS (Upcoming) Come Back, Little Sheba On Clover Road – Jeff Award nomination for Production-midsize The Columnist – Jeff Award nomination for...
by Blues | Aug 16, 2025 | News
CURRENT RESIDENCE: Oak Park, Illinois YEAR JOINED ENSEMBLE: 2001 POSITION: Actor & Playwright AMERICAN BLUES THEATER CREDITS (Upcoming) Always…Patsy Cline The People’s Temple The Hairy Ape Quake Catch 22 Working Ripped Festivals (as both actor and...
by Blues | Aug 16, 2025 | News
CURRENT RESIDENCE: Chicago, Illinois YEAR JOINED ENSEMBLE: 2018 POSITION: Actor & Playwright AMERICAN BLUES THEATER CREDITS Misery Beauty’s Daughter – Ruby Dee/Black Theater Alliance Award for Solo Performance Ripped Festivals (as actor &...
