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
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
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
Light and Shadow: 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 real illusions that went into the making of 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.
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.
