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Donors Make a Difference: Tom & Barbara Weil and Gary & Sharon Kovener

As members of the Producers’ Circle, Court’s premier giving society, the Weils and Koveners enjoy exclusive members-only events at Court Theatre.

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.

Court’s Spotlight Reading Series is Redefining the American Stage

We spoke with the curators of the Spotlight Reading Series to learn how the community has responded to this series and why venturing outside the mainstream canon matters.

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.

Manual Cinema’s FRANKENSTEIN captures lightning in a bottle

Press throughout Chicago are praising Manual Cinema's Frankenstein, with many critics Highly Recommending the production. See why they think you shouldn't miss this show.

Court Theatre Honored With Three Jeff Awards at 50th Ceremony

Court Theatre is excited to announce that we were honored with three awards from Monday night’s 50th Annual Joseph Jefferson Awards. Two actors from productions during our 2017/18 Season were honored, with Court also receiving a special Jeff Award for our commitment to the Chicago theater community for over 50 years!

Meet Angel Ysaguirre

In September, Angel Ysaguirre joined Court as the new Executive Director. We caught up with Angel to ask him about his plans for Court, his love of the arts, and what he enjoys doing in his spare time.

Stephen J. Albert Living Legacy

As Court’s Executive Director from 2010 until 2017, Stephen J. Albert presided over a robust period of growth, establishing the Center for Classic Theatre, strengthening Court’s ties to the community, and cultivating a much closer alliance with the University of Chicago. His influence and leadership ushered in new initiatives, world premiere productions, and increased programming to engage Court’s audiences and neighbors.

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.