2026-2027 Season General Auditions

2026-2027 Season General Auditions

In-person appointments for AEA and non-union performers are available. We also accept all video submissions. LOCATION American Blues Theater 5627 N Lincoln Ave Chicago, IL 60659 AUDITION DATES / TIMES By appointment only: Thursday, May 21 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM...
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...
Backstage Guide for ALWAYS…PATSY CLINE

Backstage Guide for ALWAYS…PATSY CLINE

DOWNLOAD PDF  |  OPEN IN BROWSER ADDITIONAL RESOURCES SHE IS THE MUSIC – is a non-profit that leads the industrywide movement to empower female creators. NAMI Chicago – promote community wellness, break down barriers to mental health care and provide support and...

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...