Read more“4 out of 4 stars. You never doubt the truth … you are seeing in this gutsy, powerful, relentless, profoundly disturbing piece of Chicago theater.” – Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune
Rave Reviews for Native Son
Native Son was received with rave reviews from Chicago critics includingthe Chicago Tribune, Around the Town Chicago, Time Out Chicago and more!
Read moreCongratulations to American Blues Theater Ensemble, Artistic Affiliates, and guest artists for their Jeff nominations for 2014!!
American Blues Theater Joseph Jefferson Award Nominations for 2014
Congratulations to American Blues Theater Ensemble, Artistic Affiliates, and guest artists for their Jeff nominations for 2014!!
Thoughts from the Director & Playwright
ON TAVERNS AND TALL TALES Stories are bigger at the bar. There is something about the inherent camaraderie of tippling strangers that renders even the simple story a little bigger, a little more rigorously outlandish. The fits and starts that comprise our daily lives...
Interview with Native Son’s Nambi E. Kelley
by Shepsu Aakhu I first met Nambi E. Kelley just as she was graduating from the Goodman School of Drama at DePaul University. She was, and frankly still is a vibrant, energetic, and focused artist with a sense of her craft that is astounding. During our many years...
“Hank Williams: Lost Highway” Director Statements
In January 2011, Matt Brumlow invited me to his solo performance Nobody Lonesome for Me about Hank Williams Sr at Milwaukee Repertory Theater. Watching his incredible portrayal of Hank – rich with celebrated songs; physical manifestations of spina bifida, substance...
Read moreSubmissions for American Blues Theater’s 2015 award are open July 1, 2014 – Sept. 1, 2014.
2015 Blue Ink Playwriting Award Accepting Submissions!
Submissions for American Blues Theater’s 2015 award are open July 1, 2014 – Sept. 1, 2014. The winning play will be selected by Producing Artistic Director, Gwendolyn Whiteside, and the Ensemble.
Read moreJoin us for the staged-reading of the 2014 Blue Ink prize-winning script, Comden Mall Community Activists by Douglas Post.
2014 Blue Ink Staged-Reading
Join us for the staged-reading of the 2014 Blue Ink prize-winning script, Comden Mall Community Activists by Douglas Post.
Read more“Scintillating! Incendiary leave-it-all-on-the-table performance. Drone warefare gets a female pilot’s human face.” – Kerry Reid, Chicago Tribune.
Grounded Rave Reviews
"Scintillating! Incendiary leave-it-all-on-the-table performance. Drone warefare gets a female pilot's human face." - Kerry Reid, Chicago Tribune. The American Blues Theater production of Grounded is a Joseph Jefferson Recommended Performance and has received rave...
Read moreThe 2014 Ripped: the Living Newspaper Festival is May 5 at 7:00pm at the Greenhouse Theater!
Ripped: the Living Newspaper Festival
The 2014 Ripped: the Living Newspaper Festival is May 5 at 7:00pm at the Greenhouse Theater!
Read morePost a picture of your American Myth ticket or program on our Facebook page and win a ticket to Hank Williams: Lost Highway!
On the Record with “American Myth”
Post a picture of your American Myth ticket or program on our Facebook page and win a ticket to Hank Williams: Lost Highway!