MAY 1, 2020

Volume 5

A weekly celebration of theater and our community, featuring curated videos, interviews and more.

Chicago artists Steve Pickering and Nancy Garcia Loza present an exclusive look at their plays-in-progress, which they’ve developed as part of our Playwrights Unit program.

Destiny of Desire director José Luis Valenzuela enlightens us about the benefits of a little tequila and a lot of music as he introduces us to this clip of the song “Fallaste Corazón” from the 2017 production.

Chicago artists Steve Pickering and Nancy Garcia Loza present an exclusive look at their plays-in-progress, which they’ve developed as part of our Playwrights Unit program.

Destiny of Desire director José Luis Valenzuela enlightens us about the benefits of a little tequila and a lot of music as he introduces us to this clip of the song “Fallaste Corazón” from the 2017 production.

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Now & Next
  • Hershey Felder as Irving Berlin

    Hot Ticket

    Spend time this Mother’s Day with celebrated pianist, playwright and actor Hershey Felder as he performs as Irving Berlin live from Italy in a unique streaming event. A portion of the ticket proceeds benefit Goodman Theater artists and staff. Available for purchase through May 7 only. 

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  • Live @ Five

    Live @ Five

    Join us on Facebook Fridays at 5pm (starting tonight!) for Now & Next: Live @ Five, our new online series featuring conversations with Goodman artists. 

    May 1: A Conversation with Artistic Director Robert Falls and Artistic Associate Henry Godinez

    May 8: A Character Development Masterclass with Artistic Associate Dael Orlandersmith

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  • Steve Pickering of the Playwrights Unit

    New Plays in Progress

    Catch tomorrow’s hit plays today! Chicago artists Steve Pickering and Nancy Garcia Loza present an exclusive look at their plays-in-progress, which they’ve developed as part of our Playwrights Unit program. Goodman Literary and New Works Manager Jonathan Green joins. Feeling inspired? Applications for the 20/21 Playwrights Unit are now open.

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Great Theater
  • Director José Luis Valenzuela

    Heart to Heart

    Destiny of Desire director José Luis Valenzuela enlightens us about the benefits of a little tequila and a lot of music as he introduces us to this clip of the song “Fallaste Corazón” from the 2017 production. 

    ¡ÁNDALE!

GoodWork
  • GYAC

    Calling All Young Creatives!

    We love a good open mic night, but while we’re apart, the Goodman Youth Arts Council—a group of young Chicagoland artists working to instill solidarity among creatives—are inviting all young artists to join their Home-In Mic. Share your art online using the hashtag #GYACHomeInMic. We can’t wait to clap, snap and cheer you on virtually.

Recommended Reads
  • Deirdre O'Connell as Dana H.

    We’re honored that our production of Dana H. won four awards at this year’s Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Awards, including Deirdre O’Connell for Best Solo Performance and playwright Lucas Hnath for Best Writing Adaptation. Read all about it on Broadway.com.

    Pre-COVID-19, playwright Rebecca Gilman and director Sydney Chatman (a former Goodman Maggio Fellow) were working to bring us Stateville Voices, a presentation of short plays written by inmates at Stateville Correctional Center as part of Northwestern University’s Prison Education Program. The Chicago Tribune reports. 

    As the Illinois stay-at-home order continues, Executive Director Roche Schulfer spoke with the Wall Street Journal about the important communal experience of theater.

    School Girls cast member Ciera Dawn took us through her daily yoga practice and offered tips on embracing mindfulness in "Staying Om". 

Behind the Screens
  • LaNisa Renee Frederick and Danielle Pinnock

    Booked It

    This past week, Goodman artists Danielle Pinnock and LaNisa Renee Frederick, the comedy queens behind the Hashtag Booked sketch series, took over our Instagram account. Be sure to catch up on all of their hilarious commentary.  

    CHECK IT OUT