Category: Dramaturgy
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Columbia College Chicago Theatre Dept. Alum Named Director of Marketing for Shattered Globe Theatre
Columbia College Chicago Theatre Department alum Julia Farrell Diefenbach ’15, a graduate of the Theatre Department’s Theatre Directing program with a Minor in Stage Combat, has been named director of marketing for Shattered Globe Theatre, one of Chicago’s leading companies. In addition to her work in marketing and social media, Diefenbach is a freelance director and…
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Columbia College Chicago Theatre Dept. Alum Directs Shakespearean Youth Theatre’s ‘Comedy of Errors,’ Running July 21-Aug. 5 in Minneapolis
Columbia College Chicago Theatre Department alum Lukas Brasherfons ’14, a graduate of the Theatre Department’s BFA Program in Acting with a Minor in Stage Combat, is the director of the Shakespearean Youth Theatre‘s new production of William Shakespeare’s The Comedy of Errors. The production runs July 21 through August 5 at the Crane Theatre, located…
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Columbia College Chicago Theatre Department Seeks Chair and Faculty for 2023 Academic Year
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in Acting, Acting and Contemporary Performance Making, Comedy Writing and Performance, Devised Performance, Diversity Equity Inclusion, Dramaturgy, Improv, Intimacy Direction, Musical Theatre, Playwriting, Stage Combat, Stage Management, Theatre, Theatre Design, Theatre Directing, Theatre Studies, Theatre Technology, Uncategorized, Writing for PerformanceThe Columbia College Chicago Theatre Department, located in the historic Getz Theatre Center of Columbia College in Chicago’s South Loop, is inviting applications for the position of Chair of the Theatre Department. Qualified and interested candidates are urged to reply by December 9, 2022, for best consideration. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue…
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Columbia College Chicago Theatre Dept. Alum Featured in August Wilson’s ‘Two Trains Running’ at Court Theatre May 13-June 12
Columbia College Chicago Theatre Department alum A.C. Smith ’86, a graduate of the Theatre Department’s BA Program in Theatre, is featured in August Wilson‘s drama Two Trains Running, playing May 13 through June 12 at Court Theatre, located at 5535 S. Ellis in Chicago’s Hyde Park neighborhood. For tickets, click here. As previously reported in this…
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Columbia College Chicago Theatre Dept. Faculty Bring Pulitzer Prize-Winning Drama ‘Sweat’ to Paramount March 9-April 24
Columbia College Chicago Theatre Department faculty members are on the creative team of Sweat, the first production in the Paramount Theatre‘s new Bold Series. Paramount, located in downtown Aurora, Illinois, is launching the Bold Series as a four-show subscription package dedicated to fearless, unexpected, and thought-provoking intimate drama. For tickets, click here. Sweat, Lynn Nottage’s…
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(VIDEO) Columbia College Chicago Theatre Department Alum Tyla Abercrumbie’s Drama ‘Relentless’ Premieres at TimeLine Theatre Jan. 21-Feb. 26
Relentless, a new play by Columbia College Chicago Theatre Department alumna Tyla Abercrumbie ’98, is receiving its world premiere from Chicago’s TimeLine Theatre as part of the award-winning company’s return to live performance with its 25th anniversary season. The production begins previews January 21 and opens January 27, with a run scheduled through February 26 at Theatre…
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Columbia College Chicago Theatre Department Alum’s Audio Production of ‘Troilus & Cressida’ Debuts as Part of Shakespearean Youth Theatre’s Dream Project
Columbia College Chicago Theatre Department alum Lukas Brasherfons ’14 is the director and adaptor of the Shakespearean Youth Theatre Dream Project‘s new rendition of Troilus & Cressida, William Shakespeare’s 1602 romance set during the Trojan War. The online audio production debuts April 3, 2021, on the Dream Project’s website. Access to the website is free,…
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Columbia College Chicago Theatre Department Presents Aug. 6 Webinar on Anti-Racist Pedagogy in Theatre and Dance
The Columbia College Chicago Theatre Department and Columbia College’s office of Academic Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are sponsoring “State of the Arts: Anti-Racist Pedagogy in Theatre & Dance,” a webinar focused on antiracist and inclusive pedagogy in theatre, dance, and performing arts programs, on Thursday, August 6, from 6 to 7:30 PM CST (7 to…