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!
Read more“Riveting! The life comparisions between [Doug] Graham and [John] Adams are profound!” – Katy Walsh, the Fourth Walsh
Fabulous Reviews for “American Myth”!
The American Blues Theater of American Myth is a Joseph Jefferson Award Recommend Production, 2012 Blue Ink Playwriting Award Winner and 2013 New Play Award from the Edgerton Foundation!
Read more“Steve Scott’s surefire staging manages to make Gorman’s action-oriented moral dilemma snap, crackle and pop. Sterling acting!” – Lawrence Bommer, Stage & Cinema.
Tremendous Support for World Premiere of “American Myth”
“Steve Scott’s surefire staging manages to make Gorman’s action-oriented moral dilemma snap, crackle and pop. Sterling acting!” – Lawrence Bommer, Stage & Cinema.
Great Reviews for American Myth
The reviews are starting to roll in for American Myth: Winner for the 2012 Blue Ink Playwriting Award, Winner of the 2013 Edgerton Foundation New Play Award and Joseph Jefferson Award Recommended.