Donors Make a Difference: Marilyn and David Vitale

Marilyn Vitale has been Court Theatre’s champion and devoted advocate for more than two decades. During that time she has been an energetic member… Read More

Putting It All Together: Thoughts on Court Theatre’s Greek Cycle

When we began this venture—translating, adapting, and staging the Fall of the House of Atreus as told by different playwrights from 2,500 years ago—I… Read More

Designer’s Notebook

Jacqueline Firkins, professor of Design and Production in Theatre and Film at the University of British Columbia, has been designing costumes for the… Read More

Q&A: Actresses Sandra Marquez & Kate Fry

This year in Electra, we see many returning faces from Agamemnon and Iphigenia in Aulis, but we are also introduced to… Read More

Emile Griffith (1938-2013)

Emile Griffith, the greatest welterweight fighter in the history of boxing, was discovered at age sixteen working in a hat factory in Manhattan’s… Read More

What is Dementia Pugilistica?

Emile Griffith boxed professionally from 1958 to 1977, winning five World Championship titles before his retirement at age 39. Halfway through his career, Emile began… Read More

Interview: Playwright MICHAEL CRISTOFER

The basic story of the play is a man who is slipping into dementia trying to make sense of his life—in this case, a… Read More

Donors Make a Difference: Neil Ross and Lynn Hauser

Court Theatre is proud to have the longtime support of Neil Ross and Lynn Hauser, friends and strong advocates of the theatre. Since 2010,… Read More

Donors Make a Difference: Kevin Hochberg and James McDaniel

Court Theatre is fortunate to have the loyal and generous support of Kevin Hochberg and James McDaniel. Kevin and Jim are long-time supporters of… Read More

Molière: A Brief Biography

Molière was born Jean-Baptiste Poquelin in 1622, the son of a prosperous upholstery tradesmen. Educated by Parisian Jesuits, the young Jean-Baptiste had a promising… Read More