“Illegal Use of Hands” scores

“Top 5 Things to Do this Week”—Chicago Magazine “The 2012 List”— NewCity, Brian Hieggelke “The play succeeds quite well in capturing that sense of nostalgia and loss that former team sports players have…a thought-provoking night of theater exploring characters and...

Illegal Use of Hands, Blog #4

COMING OUT by James Still So I’m going to do it, here, for all to read. I’m coming out.   Yes.  Me.   I am… a coach’s son. My brother was an All-State basketball player and captain of his college team. And I was… not. But don’t...

Illegal Use of Hands, Blog #3

Blog #3: Don’t Stop by James Still Photo:  Marc North dot blog Last week at a production meeting for ILLEGAL USE OF HANDS I was reminded (again) of how many people it takes to make a production. As the writer of the play with its share of challenges, it’s...

Congratulations to our Jeff Award nominees!

Congratulations to our Ensemble and Artistic Affiliates who are nominated for a Joseph Jefferson Award: Kate Buddeke, actress in principal role, “The North Plan” Dara Cameron, actress in supporting role-musical, “Hero” Michael Mahler, new work...

Illegal Use of Hands, Blog #2

When people talk to me about ILLEGAL USE OF HANDS, they often say: “This is so different from your other plays.” Well. Huh. Maybe. From the outside looking in, I kinda get the point. But from the inside, from where I live and look out at the world – this play is right...