"Encores" at Piven Theatre

Joyce Piven and her late husband, Byrne Piven, began telling stories 40 years ago at their eponymous theater. Creating a distinctive theatrical style, they started with a show based on some of Anton Chekhov’s stories. Evanston’s small but influential Piven Theatre is now celebrating its 40th anniversary with show aptly titled “Encores.” It isn’t a […]

A Conversation with Jeremy Piven and His Mom, Joyce

On June 25, Evanston’s Piven Theatre Workshop will celebrate its 40th anniversary. The gala honors alums Jeremy Piven, John and Joan Cusack, and Aidan Quinn, among others. Those actors are just a few of the celebrated artists that the acclaimed theater and training center has produced (others are Kate Walsh, Hope Davis, Lili Taylor and […]