Learn the POWER OF PLAY this summer at Piven Theatre Workshop! Our week-long intensives are perfect for the family looking for flexible summer fun. Morning workshops with Piven’s highly trained instructors teach students our core technique, which focuses on the value of creative and improvisational thinking, the importance of effective communication skills, and the power […]
Chicago theaters take on tradition this December. December is not just any month. The last month of the year is designated for gathering with friends and family to partake in age-old traditions, such as attending midnight mass, lighting the menorah and making the trek to your great Aunt’s annual cookie exchange. From Sedaris to Irving […]
There’s no business like show business, but if it’s no business you know, you may need guidance from those in the biz! We gathered advice from casting directors, theater owners, working actors and teachers to help you get your child ready for that first audition. Start With Training Talent agents often won’t sign a […]
Evanston native and Chicago resident Joan Cusack is not only a prolific and often hilarious actress, but also a mother of two who is always giving back. Cusack has acted in movies and TV shows for more than 30 years. Daughter of actor and filmmaker Richard Cusack, she trained at Evanston’s Piven Theatre Workshop, with […]
Wilmette native Sarah Ruhl is one of the most accomplished and acclaimed playwrights in contemporary theater. Beginning April 30, Goodman Theatre presents the world premiere of Ruhl’s “Stage Kiss,” which it commissioned, while her adaptation of Virginia Woolf’s classic “Orlando” closes this weekend at Court Theatre. Known for her quirky plays that tackle everything from […]
