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(Photo by Jenn Udoni-Sharp)CHICAGO - The Theatre School at DePaul University, Chicago's legendary theatre training ground, is pleased to present its 2024-2025 season. This year, six productions will explore the history, present and future as The Theatre School prepares to celebrate its centennial in 2025. Tickets are now on sale at https://theatre.depaul.edu/on-stageor by calling the Box Office at (773) 325-7900."This season celebrates our long history by addressing the questions, 'Who were we?, Who are we now?, and 'Where are we going?'" said Martine Kei Green-Rogers, dean of The Theatre School. "We want everyone to know that we are proud of our journey and how we have evolved over the past 100 years."
Plays in the lineup include offerings for audiences of many ages. The Chicago Playworks productions for families and young audiences include "Little Women" and "The Chronicles of the Kaleidoscope Visitors." Plays for general audiences will be "All's Well That Ends Well," "Lottery Day," Ride the Cyclone" and "Left Unheard."
"The shows lined up this year are exciting to me because they showcase the best of storytelling and imagination that The Theatre School has to offer and how we have always been a beacon of light in theatre education," said Green-Rogers. "We look forward to answering the questions from the theme over the course of the year and we are excited that the entire campus community will share in the discovery with us!"
A Chicago Playworks for Families and Young Audiences Production
Oct. 12-Nov. 9, 2024
The Merle Reskin Theatre
Nov. 1-10, 2024
The Watts Theatre
Helena, a low-born ward of the Countess, aspires to a love above her social station, despite the unworthiness of the object of her affection. Wit, deceit, love and redemption intertwine in William Shakespeare's dramatic and comedic tale of status and spurned love. Nicole Ricciardi will direct this production. There will be a preview performance on Oct. 30.
Feb. 14-23, 2025
The Watts Theatre
Feb. 28-Mar. 9, 2025
The Healy Theatre
A Chicago Playworks for Families and Young Audiences Production
May 15-31, 2025
The Merle Reskin Theatre
Sister Fibonacci and her family live on a secluded winter island, growing food for the town on the mainland. When the island is visited by two green creatures with the ability to make sunflowers grow in the snow, their lives take an unexpected turn. Can Fibonacci save her new friends from being exploited for their powers? "The Chronicles of the Kaleidoscope Visitors" encourages keeping curiosity alive and standing up for what is right. Written by Omer Abbas Salem, this production will be directed by Katrina Dion.
May 23-June 1, 2025
The Healy Theatre
Jude has a secret, Ruth has a disability, and Alodia has both. When three siblings collide after years apart, they're forced to confront old resentments and new conflicts. Left Unheard examines the stories we tell ourselves - the truths we share and what we keep carefully hidden away. Director Denise Yvette Serna will direct this play written by Perse Grammer. There will be a preview performance on May 21.
Locations: The Merle Reskin Theatre is located in the Loop at 60 E. Balbo Drive, Chicago, IL 60605. The Watts Theatre and Healy Theatre are in The Theatre School at DePaul University at 2350 N. Racine Ave. Chicago, IL 60614.
Tickets: Regular run $30. DePaul Student Tickets are $5. DePaul Faculty and Staff Tickets are $15. Senior Tickets are $20. Tickets remaining for mainstage productions will be available for purchase at the box office for $1 five minutes before the performance starts. Blue Demon Rush Tickets are cash only and available to DePaul community members with valid IDs, subject to availability. Tickets can be purchased now at https://theatre.depaul.edu/on-stage or by calling The Theatre School Box Office at 773.325.7900.