Critics Issue Opinions on ‘The Originalist’

Since opening night on May 19, critics have issued their opinions of The Originalist. While the majority opinion recommends the production, Chris Jones over at… Read More

What is Originalism?

Is the Constitution a living document, one that should change and evolve over time, or is it a text frozen… Read More

Playwright John Strand on Justice Scalia

John Strand was the playwright in residence at Arena Stage in Washington, D.C. when his play, The Originalist, premiered in 2015. He is currently at work… Read More

Q&A: Actor Edward Gero

When Washington, D.C.-based actor Edward Gero agreed to take on the role of Antonin Scalia, he had no idea of the… Read More

Donor Stories: Jack Halpern

On January 31, 2018, Court Theatre lost a friend and supporter, Professor Jack Halpern. Jack served as a member of the Court Theatre Board… Read More

Originalist Discussion Series

In the spirit of The Originalist, a play about listening to and engaging in civil discourse with those who have opposing viewpoints, Court is… Read More

Cultural Memory

“The adaptation for the stage departs from the film in a few distinct ways, but the fact remains that this play is a story oft… Read More

Subscriber Spotlight: Helen Barrett

If you’ve been to a Court Theatre Spotlight Reading Series event, chances are you’ve probably seen Helen Barrett. A retired Chicago Police detective,… Read More

Q&A: Director Marti Lyons

Perhaps the most familiar title in Court’s 63rd Season, Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner is based on the 1967 film of the same name, starring Sidney… Read More

Q&A: Professor Deborah Nelson

Professor Deborah Nelson, current Chair of the University of Chicago’s Department of English, chats with Resident Dramaturg Nora Titone about Arthur Miller’s All My… Read More