2026 Blue Ink Award Winner Announced

2026 Blue Ink Award Winner Announced

Congratulations to Nia Akilah Robinson, winner of the 2026 Blue Ink Award for Overnight at the Museum. As part of the award, Robinson receives a $3,000 cash prize and an opportunity to further develop her script as part of the 2026 Blue Ink Playwriting Festival, along...
Message from Liz Chidester (Patsy Cline)

Message from Liz Chidester (Patsy Cline)

In 2013, I moved by train from my little mountain town in Virginia to Chicago, starting my life as a singer/songwriter, actor, and teaching artist. I remember walking down Belmont, seeing pictures of American Blues productions hanging off the street lights. I thought...

FLOWERS FOR ALGERNON

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. JANUARY 21, 2026 (6:30-8:00pm) – @ 5627 N...
Interview with Elyse Dolan

Interview with Elyse Dolan

We asked ensemble member Elyse Dolan (director) a few questions about her work on COME BACK, LITTLE SHEBA. What drew you to this project? When I first read this play, I was struck by how modern it felt. Though written 75 years ago, the struggles & pressures that...