Community Service Town Hall for BEAUTY’S DAUGHTER

Community Service Town Hall for BEAUTY’S DAUGHTER

by | Jul 19, 2017 | News

TOWN HALL: Young Chicago Authors by Kyle Whalen Say you’re looking at an armchair, in a small Harlem apartment. If you’re trying to strengthen your drawing ability, one way is to look at the armchair, and draw it. If I tried that, my drawing would be rudimentary,...

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Artistic Director’s Note on BEAUTY’S DAUGHTER

Artistic Director’s Note on BEAUTY’S DAUGHTER

by | Jun 9, 2017 | News

Welcome to American Blues Theater’s 32nd Season “The Beat Goes On”.  For over three decades, our Ensemble has told stories of the American identity.  We are thrilled to present the Chicago premiere of Beauty’s Daughter written by lauded playwright Dael Orlandersmith....
About THE COLUMNIST Artists

About THE COLUMNIST Artists

by | Jan 21, 2017 | News

BIOGRAPHIES IAN PAUL CUSTER (Halberstam) is a proud Ensemble member at American Blues Theater.  Recent American Blues credits: It’s a Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago!, Little Shop of Horrors (“Orin Skrivello”, Jeff Nom.—Best Production of a Musical, Midsize), and...