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On Tuesday, October 21, 2014, Writers Theatre took a major step forward in the journey towards a permanent home with the Ceremonial Groundbreaking on its new theatre center. This important and exciting ... Read More ›

GENIUSES AT ODDS

As of the mid-fifteenth century, human understanding of the universe and its workings on a scientific level had progressed little since the Ancient Greeks.

Conceptualized portrait of Robert Hooke by Rita Greer, ... Read More ›

The cast of Isaac’s Eye discusses how their characters’ experiences in the play resonate with their own lives.

LaShawn Banks – Actor/Dying Man The Actor/Dying Man character is an interesting journey to track. I ... Read More ›

Writers Theatre was founded on a dedication to the word and the artist. We value text as the fundamental source of inspiration. At every production, we invite you to lean forward and ... Read More ›

In honor of National Arts in Education week, we celebrate the work of our incredible teaching artists!

We asked them to share their reflections on their work with students throughout the Chicagoland area. ... Read More ›

Director of Education Nicole Ripley leads a workshop with students at Anshe Emet Day School

“We are interested in education here, not in schooling. We are interested in openings, in unexplored possibilities…For ... Read More ›

The Journey of Isaac’s Eye

November 2008  Lucas Hnath submits a one-page proposal for the play to the EST/Sloan Project, sponsored by Ensemble Studio Theatre and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. The initiative is ... Read More ›

Pictured: Lucas Hnath. Photo by Caleb Savage, NYU Local

In preparation for the Midwest premiere of Isaac’s Eye, Literary Manager Bobby Kennedy discussed with playwright Lucas Hnath his inspiration for the play and fresh ... Read More ›

I am often asked about what goes into putting together a season for Writers Theatre; why we choose the plays we do and why this is a good time to produce them.

As ... Read More ›