Open Rehearsal: The Court Theatre Blog
April 2, 2010
A Magic Show, a Colloquium, Tony Kushner, and YOU
Take a chance and explore some of the special events and performances around The Illusion. Our post-show events are the perfect way to enrich your experience of the play, but even if you’ve already seen The Illusion, you’re welcome to come back and attend the events independently. And don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear Tony Kushner hold a public conversation with Court’s Artistic Director Charlie Newell!
The Magic of The Illusion
Sunday, April 4, 2010 at 5:00 PM (between the matinee and evening performances)
Magician Dennis Watkins (House Theatre company member and Magic Consultant on The Illusion) speaks about the magical stagecraft in Court Theatre’s production of The Illusion. An exploration of the use of magic in theater, this post-show event will culminate in an exclusive magic show by Dennis Watkins.
Artspeaks: Tony Kushner
Tuesday, April 6, 2010 @ 7:30 PM
Tony Kushner in Conversation with Charles Newell, Artistic Director of Court Theatre
Now in its sixth season, The University of Chicago’s Artspeaks series engages internationally renowned artists from varying disciplines in creative conversations with the campus and community—giving voice to vision. Combining public presentations and workshops for students and faculty, Artspeaks residencies offer a rare encounter with eminent talent in an intimate setting.
Mandel Hall, University of Chicago, 1131 E. 57th Street
Ticket Prices: $20–general public; $5–students with valid ID
To order tickets, call the Artspeaks Hotline at (773) 702-8080
For more information, visit the Artspeaks website
From Corneille to Kushner Panel Discussion
Sunday, April 11, 2010 @ 5:00 PM
Larry Norman (University of Chicago) is joined by leading Corneille scholars in a panel discussion about Pierre Corneille, French Baroque theater, and how L’Illusion comique became The Illusion.
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