Audience Engagement

Court Theatre engages audiences in classic theatre by providing numerous opportunities for audiences of all ages to interact with artists, scholars, and one another.  We partner with University of Chicago scholars to regularly produce symposia exploring how the themes of our plays intersect with the hot issues in scholarship and current events.  We integrate the audience in the artistic process by facilitating interaction with artists in rehearsals and regular dialogue on the evolution of our productions and the themes of the work.  We collaborate with community partners to strategically expand and hone our in-depth Student Education Program, serving students at South Side public high schools.  For more information on these engagement opportunities, please contact Court Theatre at (773) 702-7005.

The Illusion: Events

University of Chicago Student Night

Friday, March 12 @ 8:00 PM

University of Chicago students are invited to enjoy FREE food and soda after the performance! U of C Student tickets are always just $10 with valid U of C ID.

David Bevington Discussion

March 31, 2010

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Join world-renowned University of Chicago theater scholar David Bevington in a lively post-show conversation with Resident Dramaturg Drew Dir and Artistic Associate Jack Tamburri. Your comments and questions are part of the discourse as Professor Bevington and the artistic staff provide context and probe the deeper issues of each play in Court Theatre’s season. One Wednesday performance of each play features this popular in-depth discussion. These conversations begin immediately after the performance, last approximately 30 minutes, and are free and open to all—even if you saw the show on another night, come back and join us!

Artspeaks:  Tony Kushner

Tuesday, April 6, 2010

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Tony Kushner in Coversation 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.

The Illusion: Articles and Interviews

2009/2010 Season

2010/2011 Season