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The Theatre World Loses a Dear Friend

We are devastated to learn of Terry Teachout’s passing. He was a dear friend to Court Theatre as both a critic and an artist.

An Incredibly Immersive and Intimate Experience

In November, Court Theatre had the privilege of hosting nearly 600 UChicago students attending performances of The Tragedy of Othello, the Moor of Venice. We asked students to share a brief reflection on the production. UChicago student Camila Silva submitted the outstanding entry posted here. Many thanks to Camila and all the students who experienced this production!

Post-Show Talkbacks with The Covey Group

Join us for post-show talkbacks with facilitators from The Covey Group to dive into specific moments in THE TRAGEDY OF OTHELLO.

THE TRAGEDY OF OTHELLO Streaming FAQ

Need help streaming THE TRAGEDY OF OTHELLO, THE MOOR OF VENICE? Check out our FAQ!

Othello Around the World

How do different productions of OTHELLO across the globe approach staging Shakespeare's tragedy? Learn about famous stagings from throughout history in this blog.

Co-Directing a Classic: An Interview with Charles Newell and Gabrielle-Randle Bent

Learn how THE TRAGEDY OF OTHELLO has evolved in this interview with co-directors Charles Newell and Gabrielle Randle-Bent.

Process and Evolution

How did more than a year of salon conversations inform Court's production of THE TRAGEDY OF OTHELLO, THE MOOR OF VENICE? Learn more in this blog focusing on the role of Assistant Director and Associate Dramaturg Abigail Henkin.

Meet the Cast of THE TRAGEDY OF OTHELLO

Interested in who's bringing Shakespeare's fraught and famous play to life? Check out the cast of THE TRAGEDY OF OTHELLO, THE MOOR OF VENICE!

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Civic Actors Studio Offers South Side Leaders Valuable “Rehearsal Time”

Court recently finished its latest iteration of the Civic Actors Studio, a unique leadership development program leveraging theatre.