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Get Ready for THE MOUSETRAP with Our Curated Playlist

Listen to our MOUSETRAP-inspired playlist! We chose a variety of songs that directly and indirectly mention characters’ struggles and the play’s motifs. 

OEDIPUS Onscreen

Learn more about adaptations of Sophocles' play for the screen, as well as how these reimagined approaches address the enduring themes in this famous Greek tragedy.

Musical Adaptations of OEDIPUS REX

In this blog post, the second in a series of four posts, learn more about musical adaptations of Sophocles' play, as well as how these reimagined approaches address the enduring themes in this famous Greek tragedy.

Power and Symbolism: Designing the Costumes of OEDIPUS REX

We interviewed costume designer Jacqueline Firkins to learn more about her approach to designing OEDIPUS REX. Find out how her choices support the storytelling.

OEDIPUS and Stage Adaptation

Learn more about how different artists have adapted OEDIPUS for the stage and how its themes continue to resonate in different contexts.

Creating the World of OEDIPUS REX

We interviewed scenic designer John Culbert about his approach to creating the set for OEDIPUS REX.

Oedipus and Agency

UChicago Professor Sarah Nooter explores questions of agency, truth, and fate in Sophocles' OEDIPUS REX.

Critics are hailing Court’s production of KING HEDLEY II as “masterful.”

Critics around Chicagoland are praising Court's production of KING HEDLEY II for its powerful acting, direction, and design!

An Iliad

Hearing Every Note: Chris LaPorte on the Sound Design of KING HEDLEY II

We sat down with sound designer Christopher M. LaPorte to learn more about his process and how he approaches collaborating with Resident Artist Ron OJ Parson on August Wilson's KING HEDLEY II.