http://www.theaterwit.org/ Plays of Humor and Intelligence en-us Copyright 2008 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:34:17 -0600 Wed, 29 Oct 2008 00:58:21 -0600 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=4.21-en http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss We started with a scheme to preserve the front theatre (if not the existing booth and electrics). Plus a hope we can preserve the bathrooms which were recently remodeled and would be Expensive To Move. I've directed in the studio,... http://www.theaterwit.org/built/2008/09/three_theatre_v.php http://www.theaterwit.org/built/2008/09/three_theatre_v.php The New Space Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:34:17 -0600 Interested in renting space from Theater Wit? Here's the info such as we have it right now.... http://www.theaterwit.org/built/2008/09/rental_informat.php http://www.theaterwit.org/built/2008/09/rental_informat.php The New Space Tue, 09 Sep 2008 13:31:05 -0600 Press release announcing Theater Wit's move into 1229 W Belmont http://www.theaterwit.org/built/2008/09/press_release_t.php http://www.theaterwit.org/built/2008/09/press_release_t.php Press Releases Fri, 05 Sep 2008 14:54:26 -0600 In which we look at the existing arrangment of theatre spaces in the Bailwick Arts Center. http://www.theaterwit.org/built/2008/08/were_back.php http://www.theaterwit.org/built/2008/08/were_back.php The New Space Sat, 09 Aug 2008 09:30:39 -0600 Ok, so not much blogging has been happening, but here's why: The space lives! Many remember (well, I remember) our previous effort to renovate a building in Edgewater to be a performance home for Theater Wit in 2006. An effort... http://www.theaterwit.org/built/2008/08/were_back_1.php http://www.theaterwit.org/built/2008/08/were_back_1.php Wit's End Fri, 08 Aug 2008 13:10:45 -0600 Kevin Theis's swaggering arrogance and eventual humiliation as Fedot bring a certain disgraced New York governor to mind, and there are sterling turns by several supporting players... http://www.theaterwit.org/built/2008/03/undeniably_deli.php http://www.theaterwit.org/built/2008/03/undeniably_deli.php Feydeau-Si-Deau Fri, 28 Mar 2008 07:52:38 -0600 "Maggie Graham, an actor who seems genetically engineered for screwball, is a standout in the lead female role, while Matt Engle channels his intensity into painstakingly choreographed physical comedy..." http://www.theaterwit.org/built/2008/03/four_stars_a_dr.php http://www.theaterwit.org/built/2008/03/four_stars_a_dr.php Feydeau-Si-Deau Fri, 28 Mar 2008 07:35:41 -0600 "When two stultifyingly bourgeois Parisian couples unwittingly trade partners, they become ensnared in a web of deception, mistaken identities, police inquiries, and random gunfire... " http://www.theaterwit.org/built/2008/03/a_breathless_ad.php http://www.theaterwit.org/built/2008/03/a_breathless_ad.php Feydeau-Si-Deau Fri, 28 Mar 2008 07:02:04 -0600 More about Feydeau-Si-Deau Now playing at Theatre Buiding Chicago1225 W Belmont... http://www.theaterwit.org/built/2008/03/feydeausideau_o.php http://www.theaterwit.org/built/2008/03/feydeausideau_o.php Feydeau-Si-Deau Mon, 10 Mar 2008 23:12:57 -0600 A fantastic article about Insane audience members who sue the hand that feeds them marshmallows. http://www.theaterwit.org/built/2008/01/difficult_audie.php http://www.theaterwit.org/built/2008/01/difficult_audie.php Wit's End Mon, 28 Jan 2008 15:25:08 -0600 As part of my New Year's resolutions, I have resolved to actually start maintaining a blog on this site. Hey, other theaters have artistic director blogs. I like typing random unfounded opinions as much as the next guy. And, honestly,... http://www.theaterwit.org/built/2008/01/dear_god_anothe_1.php http://www.theaterwit.org/built/2008/01/dear_god_anothe_1.php Wit's End Wed, 23 Jan 2008 17:59:31 -0600 Fain is a "natural raconteur" and the production has "just the right sensibility for the material" says Nina Metz. http://www.theaterwit.org/built/2007/12/chicago_tribune_1.php http://www.theaterwit.org/built/2007/12/chicago_tribune_1.php The Santaland Diaries Thu, 20 Dec 2007 11:26:29 -0600 Our space plans for Edgewater fall apart. Why? Why? Why? http://www.theaterwit.org/built/2007/12/a_space_disaste.php http://www.theaterwit.org/built/2007/12/a_space_disaste.php The New Space Thu, 20 Dec 2007 09:06:29 -0600 Thom Pain (based on nothing). Congratulations! ]]> http://www.theaterwit.org/built/2007/10/thom_pain_wins.php http://www.theaterwit.org/built/2007/10/thom_pain_wins.php Thom Pain Mon, 29 Oct 2007 23:31:36 -0600 Kerry Reid tells Chicago to be "lucky enough to catch Theater Wit's bold and breathtaking production of Nguyen's devilishly clever and disturbing parable" for a "show that had me laughing harder than anything I've seen in months".... http://www.theaterwit.org/built/2007/10/tribune_calls_m.php http://www.theaterwit.org/built/2007/10/tribune_calls_m.php Men of Steel Fri, 05 Oct 2007 23:56:24 -0600