Backstage Guide for THE LAST WIDE OPEN

Backstage Guide for THE LAST WIDE OPEN

DOWNLOAD PDF | OPEN IN BROWSER Additional Resources NAMI Chicago – promote community wellness, break down barriers to mental health care and provide support and expertise for families, professionals and individuals in Chicago and beyond. THE FAMILY INSTITUTE AT...
NO ONE CARES ABOUT CLOWN PAIN

NO ONE CARES ABOUT CLOWN PAIN

Philip Earl Johnson. 34 years as MooNiE: Juggler. FooLiSH MorTaL. He’s leaving the props at home. And now he’s talking back. Misadventures during international travel, Jury Duty and hilariously challenging patrons are just a few of the subjects he takes on in this 80...
2024-2025 Season General Auditions

2024-2025 Season General Auditions

All in-person appointments for AEA and non-union performers are booked. Waitlist is open. We are also accepting all video submissions.   LOCATION American Blues Theater 5627 N Lincoln Ave Chicago, IL 60659 AUDITION DATES / TIMES By appointment only: Thursday, May...
TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

Join us for our next book in the Rubber Banned Book Club! WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE To Kill a Mockingbird, by Harper Lee, was published in 1960. The book is a profound exploration of racial injustice and moral growth set in the fictional town of Maycomb, Alabama,...

Ticket Donation Request

American Blues Theater is pleased to consider all requests for ticket donations. Ticket donations consist of an electronic voucher redeemable for two (2) tickets to any production in 2025 – 2026 season (including readings, concert series, and other programming)....
INCLUSION THROUGH AN INTERSECTIONAL LENS

INCLUSION THROUGH AN INTERSECTIONAL LENS

a free DEI workshop for the community INCLUSION THROUGH AN INTERSECTIONAL LENS: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Consultant Tania Richard will lead a workshop that empowers individuals to be more inclusive in their personal and professional lives. Participants will...
2024 Blue Ink Award Winner Announced

2024 Blue Ink Award Winner Announced

Congratulations to Ken Urban, winner of the 2024 Blue Ink Award for The Conquered. As part of the award, Urban receives a $3,000 cash prize, a staged reading directed by Artistic Affiliate Dexter Bullard at American Blues Theater, and the opportunity to further...
2024 BLUE BASH

2024 BLUE BASH

Join us for our annual party on Saturday, April 20! Includes performances by our award-winning Ensemble members & Artistic Affiliates, live auction + raffle, delicious food, fully-stocked bar, after party DJ & dancing. Featuring performances from our Ensemble...
The Nubile Thangs! – concert

The Nubile Thangs! – concert

Join us for our next Commons event! See The Nubile Thangs!, featuring Ensemble member Lindsay Jones and his band. Friday, Apr 5 @ 8:00 PM The show runs approximately 70 minutes with no intermission. Following the concert, feel free to stay in the lobby and meet the...
the real time – concert

the real time – concert

Join us for our next Commons event! This will be our inaugural event in our new studio space, featuring Ensemble member Ian Paul Custer and his band. Monday, March 18 @ 7:00 PM The show runs approximately 70 minutes with no intermission. Following the concert, feel...