Theater Resources Information Sources by Subject - Midwest Regional Theater
		Below is a list of resources associated with theater in the midwestern United States.

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About Face Theater
About Face is an award-winning theatre company dedicated to exploring gay and lesbian lives, histories, and experiences.
http://www.aboutfacetheatre.com/
Subject: Midwest Regional Theater - Chicago

Actors' Theater of Columbus
This troupe stages mainly outdoor performances of theater classics. Admission is free for most of these shows. A special emphasis is given to the works of Shakespeare.
http://www.theactorstheatre.org/
Subject: Midwest Regional Theater - Columbus; Shakespeare

Actors' Theater of Louisville
Founded in 1964, Actors' maintains three venues in its downtown complex. This theater is also home to the nationally-known Humana Festival.
http://www.actorstheatre.org/
Subject: Midwest Regional Theater - Louisville

Act Out Productions
Specializing in productions which stress gay, lesbian, and multicultural themes, this troupe performs in Columbus, OH as well as touring nationally.
http://hometown.aol.com/FabAct1/index.html
Subject: Midwest Regional Theater - Columbus

Amerian Cabaret Theater
This company specializes in cabaret style theater programs and performs its productions across the country. The downtown theater was founded in 1990.
http://www.americancabarettheatre.com/
Subject: Midwest Regional Theater - Indianapolis

American Theater Company
An ensemble of artists which produces new and classic works that have contemporary relevance.
http://www.atcweb.org/
Subject: Midwest Regional Theater - Chicago

Apollo Theater
The Apollo (not affiliated with the Apollo of New York) is an independent, 440 seat theater situated in the Lincoln Park area. Established in 1978.
http://www.apollochicago.com/index.html
Subject: Midwest Regional Theater - Chicago

The Argos Agency
A critically acclaimed production company specializing in improvisational theater.
http://www.argosagency.com/
Subject: Midwest Regional Theater - Chicago

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Bad Epitaph Theater Company
Launched in 1999, the Bad Epitaph performs new works and updates of originals.
http://www.badepitaph.org/
Subject: Midwest Regional Theater - Cleveland

Bailiwick Repertory Theater
Bailiwick stages productions that range from classics to new works and often features works with deaf and hearing-impaired themes, and gay and lesbian themes. An emphasis is also placed on Chicago premiers.
http://www.bailiwick.org/
Subject: Midwest Regional Theater - Chicago

Bare Essentials Theater
Founded in 1997, Bare Essentials started as a one-act company. The company now includes two men who have performed shows across the United States.
http://www.fuzzyco.com/bare/
Subject: Midwest Regional Theater - Chicago

Beef & Boards Dinner Theater
This dinner theater offers mainly musicals and comedies.
http://www.beefandboards.com/
Subject: Midwest Regional Theater - Indianapolis

Beverly Theater Guild
Beverly is a south side company formed in 1963, and located at the Beverly Art Center since 1969. Their productions range from dramas to original musical revues.
http://www.beverlytheatreguild.org/
Subject: Midwest Regional Theater - Chicago

Blue Man Group
A company of about 30 with shows in four cities, Blue Man combines theater, percussive music, and science in their shows.
http://www.blueman.com/
Subject: Midwest Regional Theater - Chicago

Bunbury Theater
Founded in 1985, the Bunbury has staged numerous works, including several world premieres. This company operates in downtown home under playwright and director Jeurgen Tossmann.
http://www.bunburytheatre.org/home.html
Subject: Midwest Regional Theater - Louisville

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Cenacle Theater Company
Cenacle was founded in 1997 and seeks the participation of actors, directors, playwrights, and technical designers in the city of Chicago. Creating educational opportunities for persons in technical theatre is a stated goal of the troupe.
http://www.cenacletheatrecompany.org/
Subject: Midwest Regional Theater - Chicago

Chicago Shakespeare Theater
This award-winning company was founded in 1986 as the Shakespeare Repertory Theater. In 1999, the theater moved into its present home on Navy Pier.
http://www.chicagoshakes.com/
Subjects: Midwest Regional Theater - Chicago, Shakespeare

Chicago Theater Directory
A listing of theater websites in the Chicago area.
http://www.geocities.com/Broadway/8430/
Subject: Midwest Regional Theater - Chicago

Chicago Theater Homepage
A comprehensive listing of online theater resources for all aspects of the theater, including theater-going
http://www.studioz.org/chicago/index.html
Subject: Midwest Regional Theater - Chicago

The Childrens' Theater
A tradition in Cincinnati since 1924, the Childrens' Theater stages mainly classic works of stage for youth.
http://www.thechildrenstheatre.com/
Subject: Midwest Regional Theater - Cincinnati

Cincinnati Music Theater
A musical community theater which was founded nearly 40 years ago.
http://www.cincinnatimusictheatre.org/
Subject: Midwest Regional Theater - Cincinnati

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
A professional regional theater which offers performances as well as educational programs to the tri-state area.
http://www.cincyplay.com/
Subject: Midwest Regional Theater - Cincinnati

Cincinnati Shakespeare Festival
A company that performs Shakespeare for a modern, younger audience. The downtown company numbers 10 to 15 players in a seven show season.
http://www.cincyshakes.com/
Subject: Midwest Regional Theater - Cincinnati; Festivals; Shakespeare

City Lit Theater Company
City Lit, founded in 1980, is a theater devoted to the adaptation of literature to the stage.
http://members.aol.com/citlitpage/abcl1199.html
Subject: Midwest Regional Theater - Chicago

City Players of St. Louis
This troupe has done a variety of works for stage since their launch in 1937. The group also hosts the Young Playwrights Festival.
http://www.cityplayers.org/
Subject: Midwest Regional Theater - St. Louis

The Cleveland Play House
A large regional theater founded in 1915. The Play House produces works for children and adults.
http://www.clevelandplayhouse.com/
Subject: Midwest Regional Theater - Cleveland

Cleveland Public Theater
Founded in 1984, the Public Theater seeks to be a venue for works that are politically and socially poignant.
http://www.cptonline.org/
Subject: Midwest Regional Theater - Cleveland

The Cleveland Shakespeare Festival
This company plays Shakespeare in a manner that seeks to emulate the conditions of Shakespeare's time, while encouraging people to rethink the life and works of the playwright.
http://www.cleveshakes.org/
Subjects: Midwest Regional Theater - Cleveland; Festivals; Shakespeare

Cleveland Signstage Theater
This company produces plays and offers theater education. The group does work with hearing-impaired individuals.
http://www.signstage.org/
Subject: Midwest Regional Theater - Cleveland

ColumbusArts.com
This site, operated by the Greater Columbus Arts Council offers the Event Finder, a searchable database of upcoming performances and forums.
http://www.columbusarts.com/
Subject: Midwest Regional Theater - Columbus

Columbus Association for the Performing Arts
CAPA operates several performing venues in Columbus, OH and Chicago. This site features information about the association, as well as information about upcoming shows.
http://www.capa.com/
Subject: Midwest Regional Theater - Columbus

Contemporary American Theater Company
CATCO stages new and classic works for theater and offers lectures and classes on the stage.
http://www.catco.org/
Subject: Midwest Regional Theater - Columbus

Court Theater
Founded in 1955, the Court has long been affiliated with the University of Chicago. This company mainly performs classics.
http://courttheatre.uchicago.edu/
Subject: Midwest Regional Theater - Chicago

CT20 Ensemble
Founded in 1987, this group has garnered critical acclaim for their productions over the past few years.
http://hometown.aol.com/Cyberactor/Theatre.html
Subject: Midwest Regional Theater - Chicago

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Defiant Theater
A troupe that seeks to "social, moral, and aesthetic expectations of mainstream artistic expression." Online archived information on the group goes back to 1993.
http://www.defianttheatre.org/
Subject: Midwest Regional Theater - Chicago

Detroit Area Theater Link
This resource provides links to upcoming shows in Detroit, as well as information on auditions.
http://www.detroitareatheatre.com/
Subject: Midwest Regional Theater - Detroit

Dolphinback Theater Company

http://www.dolphinback.com/
Subject: Midwest Regional Theater - Chicago

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Eclipse Theater Company
Founded in 1992, this company works on only playwright a year. The company numbers about 12 actors.
http://www.eclipsetheatre.com/
Subject: Midwest Regional Theater - Chicago

Edyvean Repertory Theater
ERT is located on the University of Indianapolis campus and stages six productions a year. The Edyvean stages musical works and plays both contemporary and classic.
http://www.edyvean.org/
Subject: Midwest Regional Theater - Indianapolis

ETA Creative Arts Foundation
Chicago-based African American performing and visual arts institution for adults and children. Also offers events, day camps, and professional classes.
http://www.etacreativearts.org/
Subject: Midwest Regional Theater - Chicago

Ensemble Theater of Cincinnati
This theater was founded in 1986 and is now located in the Over-the-Rhine community on Vine Street. The Ensemble stages new works for the theater.
http:cincyetc.com/
Subject: Midwest Regional Theater - Cincinnati

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Famous Door Theater
Founded in 1987, this troupe includes actors, directors, and designers who stage mainly premiere and seldom-produced plays.
http://www.famousdoortheatre.org/
Subject: Midwest Regional Theater - Chicago

Fox Theater
This downtown venue has been in operation in the late 1920s. The Theater has since been renovated and is handicapped-accessible. Today, the Fox plays host to theater and musical events.
http://www.fabulousfox.com/
Subject: Midwest Regional Theater - St. Louis

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Gestic Theater Company
Performing throughout the Midwest, this company produces "invention theatre" programs on such topics as racism, sexism, and homophobia for college campuses.
http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/gestic//
Subject: Midwest Regional Theater - Chicago

Gem and Century Theaters
These Theaters have a long history in Detroit, the Century having been founded in 1903. This site has show information and a history of the theaters.
http://www.gemtheatre.com/
Subject: Midwest Regional Theater - Detroit

The Goodman Theater
This award winning company is also Chicago's oldest, started in 1925. The Goodman has been a fully professional, not-for-profit company since 1977.
http://www.goodman-theatre.org/
Subject: Midwest Regional Theater - Chicago

Great Lakes Theater Festival
The Great Lakes was launched in 1962 as a company devoted to Shakespearean theater. The troupe has toured throughout Ohio during its history and today includes non-Shakespearean plays in its repertoire.
http://www.greatlakestheater.org/
Subject: Midwest Regional Theater - Cleveland; Shakespeare

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HealthWorks Theater
Founded in 1988, this award-winning company has toured throughout the Midwest, promoting awareness and education of HIV/AIDS.
http://www.healthworkstheatre.com/
Subject: Midwest Regional Theater - Chicago

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Indiana Repertory Theater
A fully professional, not-for-profit theater company, the IRT is located downtown. The company was launched in 1972.
http://www.indianarep.com/
Subject: Midwest Regional Theater - Indianapolis

Indianapolis Civic Theater
Located in the Indianapolis Museum of Art, the Civic Theater has been an Indianapolis traditon since 1927. Emphasis is placed on works for young people.
http://www.civictheatre.org/
Subject: Midwest Regional Theater - Indianapolis

Irish Repertory of Chicago
This Lincoln Park company has the focus of producing plays by Irish and Irish-American playwrights.
http://www.irishrep.com/mainframe.html
Subject: Midwest Regional Theater - Chicago

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Kentucky Center for the Arts
KCA was launched in 1983, and is home to a number of resident companies including the Louisville Orchestra, the Louisville Ballet, Kentucky Opera, PNC Bank Broadway Series, and Stage One.
http://www.kca.org/
Subject: Midwest Regional Theater - Louisville

Kentucky Shakespeare Festival
Founded in 1960, this company performs Shakespeare to tens of thousands across the state annually. The troupe is perhaps best known for its summer performances in Louisville's Central Park.
http://www.kyshakes.org/
Subject: Midwest Regional Theater - Louisville; Festivals; Shakespeare

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Latino Experimental Theater Company
A multi-arts theatre company that produces works of art without restrictions of style, form or content.
http://home.earthlink.net/~letc/
Subject: Midwest Regional Theater - Chicago

Lifeline Theater
Founded in 1983, Lifeline is an ensemble of artists-writers, directors, actors, and designers who use theatre to educate, entertain and empower.
http://www.lifelinetheatre.com/
Subject: Midwest Regional Theater - Chicago

Lookingglass Theater Company
Founded in 1988, this troupe seeks to develop new works for American stage
http://www.lookingglasstheatre.org/
Subject: Midwest Regional Theater - Chicago

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Magic Smoking Monkey Theater
An offshoot of the St. Louis Shakespeare Company, this company dedicates itself to performing off-beat, seldom-acted productions.
http://www.bigsombrero.com/monkey/
Subject: Midwest Regional Theater - St. Louis

Marcus Center for the Performing Arts
Launched in 1996, the Marcus is home to theater, music, and dance productions.
http://www.marcuscenter.org/
Subject: Midwest Regional Theater - Milwaukee

The Mariemont Players
The Mariemont has been in operation since 1936. The Players formed a subsidiary troupe for youth in 1994.
http://www.geocities.com/mariemontplayers/
Subject: Midwest Regional Theater - Cincinnati

Michigan Opera Theater
This site has information on the Michigan Opera House and on the Opera Theater. The Opera House is also venue for events theatrical and otherwise.
http://www.michiganopera.org/
Subject: Midwest Regional Theater - Detroit

Milwaukee Chamber Theater
This troupe stages comedy and drama and hosts an annual festival of plays by the legendary Bernard Shaw.
http://www.chamber-theatre.com/
Subject: Midwest Regional Theater - Milwaukee

Milwaukee Public Theater
A community outreach theater founded in 1973, the MPT has performed across the country and in Canada. An emphasis is placed upon theater for school groups.
http://www.execpc.com/mptheatre/
Subject: Midwest Regional Theater - Milwaukee

Milwaukee Repertory Theater
Founded in 1954, this group now has a 15 show season, which is staged in four different venues.
http://www.milwaukeerep.com/
Subject: Midwest Regional Theater - Milwaukee

Milwaukee Rock Opera Company
Founded in 1991, the Opera has staged several critically acclaimed shows, including productions of Jesus Christ Superstar and Tommy.
http://www.miroc.org/
Subject: Midwest Regional Theater - Milwaukee

Moebius Theater
Moebius Theatre is a non-profit theatre company specializing in science fiction. The troupe is best known for sketch comedy, although it has performed other experimental theater genres.
http://bignoisybug.com/moebius/
Subject: Midwest Regional Theater - Chicago

Mostly Harmless Theater
This company places an emphasis on modern works written in the United States and in Europe.
http://www.mhtheatre.com/
Subject: Midwest Regional Theater - St. Louis

MUNY (Municipal Theater)
Billed as the nation's oldest and largest outdoor theater, this venue was the site of the 1904 World's Fair. Today, the MUNY is the site of the St. Louis Municipal Opera
http://www.muny.com/
Subject: Midwest Regional Theater - St. Louis

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Naked Eye Theater Company
A professional, not-for-profit company, which produces new works and re-stages classics. Emphasis is placed on non-traditional theater experiences. Founded in 1998.
http://www.nakedeyetheatre.org/
Subject: Midwest Regional Theater - Chicago

Near West Theater
Based in Cleveland's Ohio City neighborhood, the Near West runs a cultural arts program which produces works that raise issues of social justice.
http://nearwesttheatre.org/
Subject: Midwest Regional Theater - Cleveland

Nederlander Organization
This site contains information on three Detroit venues: The Fisher Theater, Masonic Temple Theater, and the Detroit Opera House.
http://www.nederlanderdetroit.com/
Subject: Midwest Regional Theater - Detroit

The Neo-Futurists
An experimental theatre company founded in 1988. The troupe regularly performs in New York and Chicago, and has staged shows across the country.
http://www.neofuturists.org/
Subject: Midwest Regional Theater - Chicago

New Millenium Theater Company
New Millenium emphasizes previously unproduced works, infrequently encountered pieces and familiar scripts done in a non-traditional fashion.
http://www.newmillenniumtheatre.com/
Subject: Midwest Regional Theater - Chicago

The New Tuners Theater
The New Tuners are dedicated to the development and performance of new musicals.
http://www.newtuners.org/
Subject: Midwest Regional Theater - Chicago

Next Act Theater
Next Act Theatre was created in 1990 with the merger of two Milwaukee theatre companies. An emphasis is placed upon dramatic works which address social issues.
http://www.execpc.com/~nextact/
Subject: Midwest Regional Theater - Milwaukee

Nothing Sacred Players Improv Troupe
A five member troupe who concentrate on improv theater, sketch comedy, and music.
http://www.nothingsacredplayers.com
Subject: Midwest Regional Theater - Cincinnati

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Palace Theater
This historic venue was a movie house starting in the 1940s. It was recently renovated and now hosts a variety of shows. This site contains show schedules for live entertainment, theatre, movies, and plays.
http://www.louisvillepalace.com/
Subject: Midwest Regional Theater - Louisville

Pegasus Players
This Chicago Uptown theatre is dedicated to bringing high-quality theatre to persons who do not ordinarily have access to the arts.
http://www.pegasusplayers.com/
Subject: Midwest Regional Theater - Chicago

The Phoenix Theater Company
An award-winning downtown company, which was founded in 1983, the Pheonix offers theater classes and specializes in contemporary and seldom-performed works for theater.
http://www.phoenixtheatre.org/
Subject: Midwest Regional Theater - Indianapolis

Plasticene
Formed in January of 1995, Plasticene seeks to explore and develop new works of original physical theater for Chicago and international touring.
http://www.theatrechicago.com/plasticene/
Subject: Midwest Regional Theater - Chicago

Players Workshop of the Second City
Founded in 1966 as Childrens' Theater, Players Workshop stages adaptations of Shakespeare for young people.
http://www.intelli.com/pw/c/kidshows.htm
Subject: Midwest Regional Theater - Chicago; Shakespeare

Plowshares Theater Company
Founded in 1990, Plowshares is an African-American company with a permanent company of fourteen actors.
http://www.plowshares.org/
Subject: Midwest Regional Theater - Detroit

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Ragged Blade Productions
This group writes plays and offers performances at a variety of venues. Modern works are stressed, including plays which explore the homosexual experience.
http://www.raggedblade.com/
Subject: Midwest Regional Theater - St. Louis

A Real Read
A company in residence at Bailiwick Arts Center, A Real Read addresses concerns relevant to its community: HIV and AIDS prevention, homophobia, religion, women and transgender issues.
http://www.arealread.org/
Subject: Midwest Regional Theater - Chicago

Redmoon Theater
Founded in 1990, this company has garnered critical acclaim for its productions. Redmoon practices "spectacle" theater, in which the performers use masks, objects, and puppetry in their performances.
http://www.redmoon.org/
Subject: Midwest Regional Theater - Chicago

Repertory Theater of St. Louis
The largest not-for-profit theater in Missouri, this regional theater was launched in 1966. this
http://www.repstl.org/
Subject: Midwest Regional Theater - St. Louis

Rosebriar Shakespeare Company
Founded in 1990, this downtown company stages both comedies and dramas by Shakespeare.
http://www.wiliqueen.com/rosebriar/
Subjects: Midwest Regional Theater - Columbus, Shakespeare

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St. Louis Shakespeare Company
This troupe presents both contemporary and classic plays and has spawned several other minor groups in the St. Louis area.
http://www.stlshakespeare.org/
Subject: Midwest Regional Theater - St. Louis; Festivals; Shakespeare

Seanachai Theater Company
This company's name means "storyteller" in Gaelic. This Irish-American oriented company performs mainly new plays and was founded in 1995.
http://www.seanachai.org/
Subject: Midwest Regional Theater - Chicago

ShadowApe Theater Company
This company has staged three works in various Indianapolis venues since their inception in 1998.
http://www.shadowape.org/
Subject: Midwest Regional Theater - Indianapolis

Shakespeare Festival of St. Louis
A group founded to perform the classics of Shakespeare to modern audiences. The troupe performs in Forest Park.
http://www.shakespearefestival-stlouis.com/
Subject: Midwest Regional Theater - St. Louis; Festivals; Shakespeare

Shorewood Players
Founded in 1937, this community troupe has performed a wide variety of shows ranging from well-known musicals to world-premiere dramas.
http://www.shorewoodplayers.org/
Subject: Midwest Regional Theater - Milwaukee

Sir Marble Eye Company
This company performs new works exclusively and specializes in stagings which combine theater with other art forms, such as music and pantomime
http://www.sirmarbleeye.com/
Subject: Midwest Regional Theater - Chicago

Stage Left Theater
Stage Left produces works of social conscience and has staged several world premiers since its inception in 1982.
http://www.stagelefttheatre.com/intro.html
Subject: Midwest Regional Theater - Chicago

Stage One
Specializing in school and family productions, this company performs in several Louisville venues, including two located at Kentucky Center for the Arts.
http://www.stageone.org/
Subject: Midwest Regional Theater - Louisville

The State Theater
This opulent Theater District venue was built in 1925 and comfortably seats 2,200 persons.
http://www.statetheater.com/
Subject: Midwest Regional Theater - Detroit

Steppenwolf Theater Company
Founded in 1974, this award-winning company numbers over 30 actors. The troupe often performs new, original works.
http://www.steppenwolf.org/
Subject: Midwest Regional Theater - Chicago

Strawdog Theater Company
Founded in 1988, the Strawdog has a permanent company of 19 performers.
http://www.strawdog.org/
Subject: Midwest Regional Theater - Chicago

Studio Z
Founded in 1991, this organization seeks to combine theater with new technologies.
http://www.artswire.org/~studio/
Subject: Midwest Regional Theater - Chicago

Sunset Playhouse
An all-volunteer effort which produces eight shows a season under professional direction.
http://www.members.tripod.com/~sunsetph/
Subject: Midwest Regional Theater - Milwaukee

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Theater on the Square
This company was founded in 1988 and manages two stages in the downtown. This troupe mainly performs works with contemporary themes.
http://www.tots.org/
Subject: Midwest Regional Theater - Indianapolis

Timeline Theater Company
The Timeline was founded in 1997 and has performed several works ranging from a world premiere to several well-known plays.
http://www.timelinetheatre.com/home.htm
Subject: Midwest Regional Theater - Chicago

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Ulysses Theater Company
Founded in 1996, Uylsses is dedicated to producing and performing innovative new theater.
http://www.ulyssestheatre.org/
Subject: Midwest Regional Theater - Chicago

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Vaudeville Alley
A pair who perform physical comedy acts which include singing, dancing, and juggling.
http://home.fuse.net/VaudevilleAlley/
Subject: Midwest Regional Theater - Cincinnati

Victory Gardens Theater
Victory Gardens was launched in 1974 with a world premier work. They are now located in a Lincoln Avenue complex of four theaters.
http://www.victorygardens.org/
Subject: Midwest Regional Theater - Chicago

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Wexner Center for the Arts
The Wexner Center is operated by Ohio State University and serves as a major venue for all types of shows including musical and theatrical productions.
http://www.wexarts.org/
Subject: Midwest Regional Theater - Columbus

WNEP Theater
This company stages unconventional works, some of which combine mime and other art forms with theatre. The Theater was launched in 1993.
http://www.wneptheater.org/
Subject: Midwest Regional Theater - Chicago

Writers' Theater Chicago
Founded in 1992, this is a company for whom the word is the focus. The Writers are dedicated to a "theater of language and passion."
http://www.writerstheatre.org/
Subject: Midwest Regional Theater - Chicago

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