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First to Knock, First Admitted: The Adventures of Saul Bellow

Resident Dramaturg Nora Titone shares how author Saul Bellow's upbringing as a Jewish Russian immigrant in Chicago influenced the writing of his novel, THE ADVENTURES OF AUGIE MARCH.

Powerful FOR COLORED GIRLS praised by critics and audiences

Chicago critics are raving about Court's production of Ntozake Shange's cherished classic.

Paying Homage to Ntozake Shange

Dr. Khalilah Watson chronicles the impact Ntozake Shange's work has had on women over the past four decades.

beyond the rainbow: Court Community Conversations

In conjunction with our production of Ntozake Shange’s For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide / When the Rainbow is Enuf, Court Theatre is presenting beyond the rainbow: Court Community Conversations, a series of curated, community-focused events.

It’s not hypothetical — PHOTOGRAPH 51 is a hit!

Critics are praising the cast and production team responsible for PHOTOGRAPH 51. See why Rosalind Franklin's story is resonating with the press.

Double Helix, Double Standard

PHOTOGRAPH 51 production dramaturg Derek Matson chronicles the double standards Rosalind Franklin faced in her work and the history of her story.

Engendered Bias: Female Undergrads Share STEM Experiences

We asked several female UChicago undergrads in STEM to reflect on Rosalind Franklin’s and their own experiences in overcoming gender-related obstacles in their fields.

Behind the Design: The Set of PHOTOGRAPH 51

We spoke with scenic designer Arnel Sancianco to learn more about his approach to crafting the set of PHOTOGRAPH 51.

The Music of Frankenstein

We spoke with two of Manual Cinema’s Co-Artistic Directors, Ben Kauffman and Kyle Vegter, about the role of music in Frankenstein. Both Kauffman and Vegter bring considerable experience in the worlds of composition and sound design to their work with Manual Cinema, helping to immerse audiences in their storytelling with live instrumentation. Read on to learn about their approach to creating the auditory world of Frankenstein.

Live Cinema

To learn more about Manual Cinema’s unique approach to creating theatre, we interviewed Sarah Fornace, Co-Artistic Director of the performance collective and performer in Frankenstein. She shares her thoughts on theatrical adaptation, the legacy of Mary Shelley’s work, and Manual Cinema’s “live cinema” aesthetic.