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Chicago’s Gospel History

Production Dramaturg Wenke (Coco) Huang provides a brief overview of Chicago's history with gospel music and how it informs THE GOSPEL AT COLONUS.

What do Morgan Freeman, Zora Neale Hurston, and the 2003 film CAMP have in common? Believe it or not, they're all connected to THE GOSPEL AT COLONUS! Read more about this production's cultural resonances in this blog post!

Ecstatic Worship and the Pentecostal Experience

Scholar Emily D. Crews offers background knowledge on Pentecostalism, thereby providing context to better understand THE GOSPEL AT COLONUS.

In Conversation: Directors Mark J.P. Hood and Charles Newell

Directors Mark J.P. Hood and Charles Newell discuss the evolution of gospel music, the importance of doing THE GOSPEL AT COLONUS in Chicago, and the personal journey of redemption.

Find the Fresh in the Familiar with Court’s 2023/24 Season

We're thrilled to announce the 2023/24 season! This next season marks a thrilling inflection point in our history, catalyzed by the 2022 Regional Theatre Tony Award. Centering timeless themes in strikingly rich interpretations, the 2023/24 season finds the fresh in the familiar with a carefully curated blend of beloved texts and new voices.

How Did We Get to Colonus? Understanding GOSPEL and the Oedipus Family Tree

Untangle the web of Oedipus's family tree, his life, and the order of events immediately preceding THE GOSPEL AT COLONUS.

Meet the Cast of THE GOSPEL AT COLONUS

Say hello to the cast of THE GOSPEL AT COLONUS!

Audiences and Reviewers Agree: FEN is “Stellar”

FEN opens to widespread acclaim - read what reviewers and audience members are saying about Caryl Churchill's feminist masterwork!

Behind the Scenes: Scenic and Costume Design of FEN

Scenic Designer Collette Pollard and Costume Designer Izumi Inaba shed light on the design choices that make FEN such a standout theatrical experience.

It’s Time for You to Read This

Director of Engagement, Kamilah Rashied, shares her personal connection to this year's reimagined Spotlight Reading Series, featuring the works of Sonia Sanchez.