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The WT Youth Council is an artistic leadership program open for motivated, passionate high school students that are interested in hands-on exposure to professional theatre and arts administration. Coming from all ... Read More ›

2013 was an incredible year for Writers Theatre! Here’s our chronological recap of the 13 main events that made this year spectacular…

1. We produced our first-ever dance musical – Sweet Charity – to rave ... Read More ›

On December 27, 2013, the Chicago Tribune named Writers Theatre Artistic Director Michael Halberstam the Chicagoan of the Year in Theater.

“Michael Halberstam, the co-founder and artistic director of Writers Theatre in Glencoe, ... Read More ›

Writers Theatre received an Art Works grant of $10,000 from the National Endowment for the Arts for the development and world premiere of Days Like Today (formerly titled A Perfect ... Read More ›

Writers Theatre’s Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma named Chair of the League of Chicago Theatres’ Board of Directors

“The League of Chicago Theatres membership of 238 theatres as well as our board of directors and our ... Read More ›

On November 13, 2013, Writers Theatre announced the On to a New Stage Campaign, a $31 million fundraising campaign that will establish the nationally recognized company’s new home – a theatre center designed by Chicago’s internationally renowned ... Read More ›

Writers Theatre received Allstate Foundation’s 60th anniversary Executive Summit Grants – making it one of only 14 recipients nationwide. Thanks to this tremendous support, Writers Theatre is able to purchase and implement ... Read More ›

Writers Theatre Recognized with Communities in Schools of Chicago’s Al Ward Spirit of Giving Award

Education Department Members are “Heroes” for Arts Education

Communities in Schools of Chicago (CISC) ... Read More ›

After receiving its world premiere at Writers Theatre in 2009 and its east coast premiere at Lincoln Center Theater in New York, A Minister’s Wife receives its west coast premiere at San Jose ... Read More ›

On May 20, 2013, at the League of Chicago Theatres‘ Annual Gala, Writers Theatre Artistic Director Michael Halberstam was presented with the 2013 Artistic Leadership Award.

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