Signal Ensemble Theatre

04/27/2016

Gone but not forgotten... Congrats to the cast and crew of THE DROWNING GIRLS on their two non-equity Jeff nods: Meghan Reardon, Katherine Schwartz, and ensemble member Anne Smith for Best Ensemble, and ensemble member Mike Smith for Best Lighting Design!

02/17/2016

Our very final very final weekend is almost upon us... Take a deep breath, let out some feels, and then come celebrate Signal Ensemble Theatre while you still can. THE CONSULTANT closes this Saturday and we want you all there with us!

Season 13 - Show 2:The Consultant

02/03/2016

It's a big weekend at Signal Ensemble Theatre: not only are we back in action with the Chicago Reader Recommended THE CONSULTANT, but we're also holding our massive Signal Ensemble Fire Sale! on Saturday morning. We'll see you there, right?

Signal Ensemble Theatre, Chicago: Heidi Schreck's bittersweet recession one-act is a fitting closer for Signal Ensemble Theatre, now dimming the lights for good after 13 seasons. An advertising firm in…

01/28/2016

"Schreck's play ends on a note that is downbeat and defiant — and that is a perfectly fine way for [Signal Ensemble] to say goodbye."

Three stars from the Chicago Tribune for our swansong. THE CONSULTANT is back in action tonight -- come see us while you still can!

There's a wistful irony threaded throughout Signal Ensemble's final production. In Heidi Schreck's "The Consultant," a struggling graphic designer at an equally struggling pharmaceutical marketing firm tries to figure out how to stand out at presentations — or at least not fall a…

01/08/2016

Well, take a look here! The Chicago Tribune's got THE CONSULTANT pegged as a show to watch for. We're inclined to agree... Coming your way in two short weeks!!!

Sure, there are big names coming home at big theaters in 2016 — we're as excited to see Tracy Letts' "Mary Page Marlowe" this spring at Steppenwolf Theatre as everyone else. But there's always a feast of possibilities "on the fringe." Here are some shows from Chicago's…

01/05/2016

Before we head into the final stretch for the final show, a thanks to Katy Walsh for including THE DROWNING GIRLS on her Top Ten of 2015!

It is my great fortune to live in a town that is bursting with so much theatrical talent. About seven years ago, I stumbled into reviewing the Chicago theatre scene. Every show enhances my unders…

12/15/2015

We started rehearsals for our final ever production this week, so this is a sad/happy post, but let's focus on the upside, eh? THE CONSULTANT by Heidi Schreck and a grand final Signal jubilation, coming to a (very specific) theatre near you on January 21st!

11/06/2015

Oh hi there! How about some weekend recommendations?

Our friends at Griffin Theatre are taking over Signal for their production of Samuel Hunter's POCATELLO. They start previews tomorrow -- you should probably go see it, hunh?

Also, while we prep for rehearsals for Heidi Schreck's THE CONSULTANT, there's another play by Heidi playing Chicago this very moment. The folks over at Dandelion Theatre have Heidi's CREATURE up and running at the side project theatre company, but they close tomorrow, so you're gonna have to jump on it fast!

Any other weekend recs? Leave 'em in the comments!!

10/24/2015

It's closing night!!! Thanks for another great run, friends! We're gonna miss youse guys...

10/21/2015

Closing weekend is almost upon us! And, seeing as how it's our second to last closing weekend ever, we wanna make sure it's all the way amazing. So we're throwing a giveaway into the mix!

Starting right now this very moment, the fifth person to order tickets for any performance of BUTCHER this weekend will also have a published copy of the script waiting for them at the box office, courtesy our friends at Coach House Books! (We'll also have a limited number of copies available for sale, so don't worry, everyone can get in on the fun.) Alright, time's a-wasting; get to clicking and we'll see you this weekend!

Season 13 - Show 1:Butcher

10/12/2015

Heads up, gang! Due to illness, tonight's industry performance of BUTCHER has unfortunately been cancelled. We're back on Thursday and you've still got seven chances to see us from now until Oct. 24, so grab those tickets in a hurry!

10/09/2015

Hey, check this out! Riso and Jasonn TV are doing a great job highlighting local theatre artists and BUTCHER director Bries Vannon was the most recent guest on their show, "Talking with Riso ...and Jasonn I guess". Give it a look-see to catch Riso and Bries (and Jasonn) discussing the show, his recent honeymoon, and desert island antics. Also, there's cake.

Please enjoy Episode 3 with Bries Vannon! ▶▶▶LIKE, COMMENT and SHARE this video!◀◀◀ Please make sure to check out our guest Bries Vannon on his upcoming feat...