Adam Shalzi News

the side project's historic 15th season will begin in November with a haunting two-show repertory in the spirit of the fall season. The plays, by local playwright Scott T. Barsotti and NY-based Mary Hamilton, will be helmed by Devon de Mayo and Josh Sobel, respectively -- two first-time collaborators for the side project who have gained attention in recent months as directors to watch.

Griffin Theatre Company has announced casting for its spring production of Lanford Wilson's acclaimed drama BALM IN GILEAD directed by ensemble member Jonathan Berry, playing March 14 - April 19, 2015 at The Den Theatre, 1329-1333 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago. Single tickets go on sale Monday, December 1, 2014 at ?www.griffintheatre.com. The press opening is Sunday, March 22, 2015 at 7 pm.

GRAFFITO, Soft Cage Films NFP's sophomore production, documents a revolutionary street graffiti artist in Chicago. As he wages a war of aesthetics against the capitalists, unexpected romance threatens to ruin the film. Shot primarily in the Logan Square, Avondale and Bucktown areas with local actors, crew and many iconic Chicago locations, GRAFFITO presents contemporary issues surrounding living and working as a radical artist in Chicago. The film was shot over the last 6 months and seeks to showcase a cross section of the vital and vibrant Chicago artistic community.

When the game turns deadly, how will you play? Steppenwolf for Young Adults' 2013/14 season asks this question with Nigel Williams's adaptation of William Golding's classic, Lord of the Flies. The Hypocrites Artistic Director Halena Kays stages the production in Steppenwolf's Upstairs Theatre, featuring William Burke, Spencer Curnutt, Lane Flores, Rudy Galvan, Ryan Heindl, Cale Manning, Brendan Meyer, Lance Newton, Ty Olwin, Kevin Quinn, Adam Shalzi and Dan Smeriglio. Lord of the Flies runs now through November 15, 2013; the press performance is on October 19 at 3pm. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

When the game turns deadly, how will you play? Steppenwolf for Young Adults' 2013/14 season asks this question with Nigel Williams's adaptation of William Golding's classic, Lord of the Flies. The Hypocrites Artistic Director Halena Kays stages the production in Steppenwolf's Upstairs Theatre, featuring William Burke, Spencer Curnutt, Lane Flores, Rudy Galvan, Ryan Heindl, Cale Manning, Brendan Meyer,Lance Newton, Ty Olwin, Kevin Quinn, Adam Shalzi and Dan Smeriglio. Lord of the Flies runs tonight, October 16 - November 15, 2013; the press performance is on October 19 at 3pm. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the cast in rehearsal below!

When the game turns deadly, how will you play? Steppenwolf for Young Adults' 2013/14 season asks this question with Nigel Williams's adaptation of William Golding's classic, Lord of the Flies. The Hypocrites Artistic Director Halena Kays stages the production in Steppenwolf's Upstairs Theatre, featuring William Burke, Spencer Curnutt, Lane Flores, Rudy Galvan, Ryan Heindl, Cale Manning, Brendan Meyer,Lance Newton, Ty Olwin, Kevin Quinn, Adam Shalzi and Dan Smeriglio. Lord of the Flies runs October 16 - November 15, 2013; the press performance is on October 19 at 3pm. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the cast in rehearsal below!

When the game turns deadly, how will you play? Steppenwolf for Young Adults' 2013/14 season asks this question with Nigel Williams's adaptation of William Golding's classic, Lord of the Flies. The Hypocrites Artistic Director Halena Kays stages the production in Steppenwolf's Upstairs Theatre, featuring William Burke, Spencer Curnutt, Lane Flores, Rudy Galvan, Ryan Heindl, Cale Manning, Brendan Meyer, Lance Newton, Ty Olwin, Kevin Quinn, Adam Shalzi and Dan Smeriglio. Lord of the Flies runs October 16 - November 15, 2013; the press performance is on October 19 at 3pm. Performances Tuesday through Friday at 10am are reserved for school groups only; public performances are scheduled Friday at 7:30pm (except October 18), Saturday at 3 and 7:30pm, and Sunday at 3pm. Single tickets ($20) are on sale now through Audience Services (1650 N Halsted St), 312-335-1650 andsteppenwolf.org. School group tickets are available through Education Assistant Lauren Sivak at 312-654-5643.

Steppenwolf for Young Adults is pleased to announce casting for the upcoming production of William Golding's Lord of the Flies. Halena Kays directs a cast featuring William Burke, Spencer Curnutt, Lane Flores, Rudy Galvan, Ryan Heindl, Cale Manning, Brendan Meyer, Lance Newton,Ty Olwin, Adam Shalzi and Dan Smeriglio in Nigel Williams's stage adaption of Golding's classic novel. Lord of the Flies runs October 16 - November 10, 2013.

Sideshow Theatre Company delves into the reality and fantasy of one of America's most notorious serial killers, in the world premiere of Chicago playwright Calamity West's The Gacy Play. Developed with Sideshow over two and a half years, West's play looks under the floorboards of a nondescript suburban home, and reveals the many ghosts hiding underneath. The Gacy Play opens tonight, and we have a first look at the production photos below.

Sideshow Theatre Company delves into the reality and fantasy of one of America's most notorious serial killers, in the world premiere of Chicago playwright Calamity West's The Gacy Play. Developed with Sideshow over two and a half years, West's play looks under the floorboards of a nondescript suburban home, and reveals the many ghosts hiding underneath. The Gacy Play opens June 28 and runs through July 29, performing at Theater Wit at 1229 W Belmont Ave.

Sideshow Theatre Company delves into the reality and fantasy of one of America's most notorious serial killers, in the world premiere of Chicago playwright Calamity West's The Gacy Play. Developed with Sideshow over two and a half years, West's play looks under the floorboards of a nondescript suburban home, and reveals the many ghosts hiding underneath. The Gacy Play opens June 28 and runs through July 29, performing at Theater Wit at 1229 W Belmont Ave.

Strawdog Theatre Company continues their 24th anniversary season with Robert E. Sherwood's The Petrified Forest, directed by Shade Murray, February 23 - March 31, 2012 at the Strawdog Theatre, 3829 North Broadway Street.

Strawdog Theatre Company continues their 24th anniversary season with Robert E. Sherwood's The Petrified Forest, directed by Shade Murray, February 23 - March 31, 2012 at the Strawdog Theatre, 3829 North Broadway Street.

Strawdog Theatre Company continues their 24th anniversary season with Robert E. Sherwood's The Petrified Forest, directed by Shade Murray, February 23 - March 31, 2012 at the Strawdog Theatre, 3829 North Broadway Street.

Strawdog Theatre Company continues their 24th anniversary season with Robert E. Sherwood's The Petrified Forest, directed by Shade Murray, February 23 - March 31, 2012 at the Strawdog Theatre, 3829 North Broadway Street.

Strawdog Theatre Company continues their 24th anniversary season with Robert E. Sherwood's The Petrified Forest, directed by Shade Murray, February 23 - March 31, 2012 at the Strawdog Theatre, 3829 North Broadway Street.

Strawdog Theatre Company continues their 24th anniversary season with Robert E. Sherwood’s The Petrified Forest, directed by Shade Murray, February 23 – March 31, 2012 at the Strawdog Theatre, 3829 North Broadway Street.

The State Theatre of Chicago opens their 2011-2012 season with The World Over, directed by Tim Speicher. Opening night is Wednesday, October 19 at 8:00 p.m. at ARCC Ballet, 2200 N. Elston. Tickets and information are available at www.statetheatrechicago.com.

The State Theatre of Chicago opens their 2011-2012 season with The World Over, directed by Tim Speicher. Opening night is Wednesday, October 19 at 8:00 p.m. at ARCC Ballet, 2200 N. Elston. Tickets and information are available at www.statetheatrechicago.com.

K.C. Redheart, a Chicago-based improv troupe, has announced the 2nd Annual Playground Improv Marathon, 30 straight hours of improvised comedy alongside a different guest group each hour, a charity event benefiting Namaste Charter School and the Playground Theater.