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Perennial Theatre Chicago
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www.perennialtheatrechicago.com

Board of Directors

Robert Breuler
President

Suzanne Petri
Secretary

Alma Washington
Vice President

John Green
Vice President

Joanie Winter
VP/Production-Director

Suzy Brack
VP/Social Media/Promotions Director

Brigid Duffy
Connie Foster
VP/Venues Co-Directors

Molly Burns
Kathleen Lawlor
VP/Development/Website Co-Directors

Gerald Bailey
VP Musical Production and Direction

Mary Bon

nett
Diane Dorsey
Camilla Hawk
Iris Lieberman
Board Members at Large

Associates
Sharon Carlson
Will Clinger
Josette DiCarlo
Luther Goins
Kay Martinovich
Richard Shavzin
Ami Silvestre
Mary Ellen Stoykov
Michael Ward

Advisory Board
Lane Alexander
Melanie Bishop
Jennifer Girard
Razz Jenkins
David Schmitz
David Stalle

In Memoriam
John Mohrlein
Bob Moreen
Patricia Rusk

04/02/2026

Great show. Produced by HER STORY THEATERThrough April 19th at The Den Theatre

11/19/2025

Join us… Monday, December 8, 7pm, for Perennial Theatre Chicago's fundraiser "Give Me Liberty!" at Steppenwolf Theatre's Merle Reskin Space, 1624 N. Halsted, Chicago, IL 60614

Our 2025 fundraiser features short plays, songs and poetry on the theme: “Peace at The Center of Fear” from John Green’s song, “The World Is On Fire”

Playwrights include Chloe Bolan, Mary Bonnett, Sandy Borglum, Richard Lyons Conlon, Josette Di Carlo, Gary Houston, John S. Green, Joan Hammel, Bobbie O'Connor, Steve Simoncic, and Joanie Winter.

Parking is free, $25 tickets are available at the door, and any and all donations are greatly appreciated!!

For more information, go to:
[email protected]

www.PerennialTheatreChicago.com

08/09/2025

Join Us! Sunday, September 7th at 12 noon, Perennial Theatre Chicago presents “Bread and Salt” at the 40th Anniversary of Printers Row Lit Fest, CENTER STAGE. Experience a journey into Carl Sandburg’s streets of Chicago during the early 20th century.

Charles Gerace created this play from "Chicago Poems" (1916) by Carl Sandburg and his autobiography, "Always the Young Strangers" (1953). All words in the text are Sandburg's and the music comes from his book, "The American Songbag".

"Bread and Salt” by Perennial Theatre Chicago

Carl Sandburg: Gerald H. Bailey
Young Sandburg: John S. Green
Voices: Suzanne Petri, Molly Burns, Alma Washington and Brigid Duffy
Director: Robert Breuler
Producer: Suzanne Petri
Adapter: Charles Gerace

This FREE event takes place on the streets of South Dearborn, from Ida B. Wells to Polk. Come Rain or Shine! Our very special thanks to Amy B. Danzer, Director of Programming for Chicago's 40th Annual Printers Row Lit Fest. / / See you there! https://printersrowlitfest.org/ Printers Row Lit Fest https://perennialtheatrechicago.com

04/18/2025

Please join us Sunday, May 4th at 4:00PM for a performance of "We The People" featuring the socially engaging play WAITING FOR LEFTY by Clifford Odets! Chief O’Neill’s, 3471 N. Elston Ave., Chicago, IL, 60618.

Click on link for tickets: https://perennialtheatre.brownpapertickets.com/

FEATURING: Gerald H. Bailey, Mary Bonnett, Suzy Brack, Robert Breuler, Molly Burns, Josette Di Carlo, Diane Dorsey, Brigid Duffy, Connie Foster, John S. Green, Gary Houston, Ronald Keaton, Herb Lichtenstein, Iris Lieberman, Suzanne Petri, Richard Shavzin, Chuck Stransky, Kevin Theis, Alma Washington, Joanie Winter

12/02/2024

Giving Tuesday with the Perennials!

Dear Friends,

We are The Perennials- Chicago theater professionals of a certain age- and we are SO grateful to all those who have helped us through the ups and downs of the last 4, going on 5 years!!

Our most recent project was “Kaleidoscope” at Steppenwolf’s Merle Reskin Hall and it was very well received. We are absolutely thrilled!! Our audience was fantastic and gave us ideas for our next project. So please consider supporting us with your tax-deductible donation this Giving Tuesday. We’d love to have our first full production in bloom in 2025! Can you please contribute our further growth? 🐝 🌺

Thank you so very much!

Perennially yours,
Robert Breuler, Suzy Petri, Suzy Brack & Perennial Theatre Chicago

11/11/2024

TONIGHT! Join us!! Perennial Theatre Chicago at Steppenwolf’s Merle Reskin Rehearsal Hall, November 18th, 2024 at 7pm.

RSVP required:
[email protected]

After RSVP, pay at the door. $20 suggested, or pay-what-you-can!

“KALEIDOSCOPE … Ever-changing electromagnetic energies. Onesies, Twosies and then some... An evening of short plays, monologues, solo pieces, music... and more!”

Merle Reskin Rehearsal Hall:
1624 N. Halsted St. Chicago, IL 60614. Parking in the garage.

FEATURING:
Robert Breuler, Brigid Gerace, Carmen Roman, Diane Dorsey, Gerald H Bailey, Joanie Winter, John Green, Mary F. Bonnett, Suzanne Petri, Suzy Brack, Will Clinger, Adjora Stevens, Josette Di Carlo, Iris Lieberman, Connie Foster and Molly Burns.

Joan Mazzonelli: Coordinating Director

Sean Smyth: Stage Manager

Writers:
Mary F. Bonnett, John Green, Richard Lyons Conlon, Robert Breuler, Josette Di Carlo, Joanie Winter, Molly Burns, Diane Dorsey, James Joyce, Sondheim/Styne, Lawrence/Spoliansky.

We wish to express our gratitude to the Performers’ Unions:
AMERICAN GUILD OF MUSICAL ARTISTS
AMERICAN GUILD OF VARIETY ARTISTS
SAG-AFTRA
& ACTORS’EQUITY ASSOCIATION
through Theatre Authority, Inc. for their cooperation in permitting the artists to appear in this program.

12/28/2023

Perennial Theatre Chicago presented “The Art of the Short and Sweet” at Steppenwolf's Merle Reskin Theatre in December. Applause for our talented cast and crew and for all who attended! perennialtheatrechicago .com

11/13/2023

Save the date! Perennial Theatre Chicago performs “The Art of the Short and Sweet” at Steppenwolf's Merle Reskin Rehearsal Hall on Dec. 11, 2023! For seating, RSVP (required) please email [email protected]

09/30/2023

Perennial Theatre Chicago’s adaptation of Edgar Lee Masters’ “Spoon River Anthology” by Iris Lieberman and John S. Green has sold-out! Our thanks to all for your support!— with Gerald H. Bailey, Mary F. Bonnett, Suzy Brack, Robert Breuler, Diane Dorsey, Josette Di Carlo, Brigid Duffy, Kathleen Lawlor, Suzy Petri, Mary Ellen Stoykov, Joanie Winter, , ,

08/06/2023

"For more than 38 years, the Foundation has been a safety net for our community during its most challenging times." - SAG-AFTRA Foundation President Courtney B. Vance

Thank you to these SAG-AFTRA actors for their incredible donations to our Emergency Financial Assistance Program.

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3820 N. Fremont #1
Chicago, IL
60613

Telephone

+17734048899

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