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In preparation for the American Premiere of this new adaptation, Associate Artistic Director Stuart Carden discussed with playwright Conor McPherson his process of adapting Strindberg’s classic and the influence the Swedish playwright has had on contemporary writers.

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At the helm of The Dance of Death and making his Writers Theatre debut is director Henry Wishcamper. While relatively new to the Chicago theatre scene, Wishcamper brings with him almost a decade of experience with the works of Conor McPherson, ... Read More ›

August Strindberg

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Originally written by Ibsen in Norway in 1893, the text of Hedda Gabler includes a variety of terms that may be unfamiliar. This glossary serves as a quick reference to many of the European ... Read More ›

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 ›

In the weeks leading up to first rehearsal, we asked the cast and director of Hedda Gabler how the play—written in 1890 and with a continuous presence on stages ever since—was still resonating with them ... Read More ›

In the weeks leading up to first rehearsal, we asked the cast and director of Hedda Gabler how the play—written in 1890 and with a continuous presence on stages ever since—was still resonating ... Read More ›

Throughout Port Authority, the characters refer to a wide variety of drinks–some of which are more recognizable than others. Here’s a quick primer on the drinks these men consume in Dublin. Take ... Read More ›

Our Education Programs reach over 10,000 students a year! In addition to Director of Education Nicole Ripley and Education Outreach Coordinator Kelsey Chigas, WT has ten teaching  artists who extend Writers Theatre’s mission ... Read More ›

We asked the actors of Port Authority to discuss how their characters’ experiences in the play resonate with their own lives. Here’s what Actor John Hoogenakker shared with us…                ... Read More ›