Storefront Theater showcases work by established small to mid-sized companies from the vibrant Chicago theater community. By offering affordable ticket prices and providing an intimate, state-of-the-art space in the downtown theater district, Storefront Theater fosters public awareness and cultural appreciation of the performing arts. Join us this season and learn why critics from across the country and around the world have dubbed Chicago "the current theatre capital of America."
Presented by Blindfaith Theatre • September 10–October 15, 2005
This powerful drama of prison life is set in a house of detention where a group of young convicts taunt, fight, insult, and entertain one another in an attempt to preserve their sanity and to create a semblance of community. When a young white prisoner called “Short Eyes” is accused of child molesting and thrown into the cellblock, the stage is set for an explosive series of events. more>>
Presented by Tellin' Tales Theatre • October 21–October 30, 2005
The Six Stories Up series is part mentoring program, part magic. Each year, six Chicago storytellers are paired with six middle school children to write six, ten-minute long theater pieces. Each team is encouraged to base their vignette on personal stories. These vignettes are then combined to create a full-length show. Adults and children with and without disabilities, of all races and income levels work together on equal terms. Both adults and children learn lifelong lessons, self-esteem blossoms, and community is built where none existed before. more>>
500 Clown Christmas Carol: A Rock Musical
Presented by 500 Clown • November 18, 2005 –January 7, 2006
The creators of the critically acclaimed productions 500 Clown Macbeth and 500 Clown Frankenstein return with their hardcore musical take on Charles Dickens' classic tale. Infusing the hoary holiday horror story with their signature blend of circus arts, improvisation, and action-based performance, 500 Clown will have even the tiniest Tim crying, "God rock us...every one!" more>>
Presented by Rasaka Theatre Company
Glengarry Glen Ross by David Mamet • September 28, 2005
The Opposition by Pat Rahmann and J.B. Morris • November 30, 2005
Rasaka Theatre Company continues its popular stage readings series that is dedicated to providing a platform for the artistic growth and development of South Asian American actors, writers, and directors, while increasing diversity among artists and audience by engaging and illuminating the South Asian American experience. more>>
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Gallery 37 is a City of Chicago program that provides young people with quality education and on-the-job training in the visual, literary, media, culinary and performing arts. The Gallery 37 Center for the Arts provides a headquarters for the job training programs, while allowing Gallery 37 to embark on dozens of new projects, such as hosting the Advanced Arts Education Program for Chicago Public Schools juniors and seniors; career training workshops; continuing education for adults; teaching residencies for local artists; and performances and classes for the public. In short, the Center allows Gallery 37 to continue supporting the next generation of creative thinkers, while celebrating the artistic spirit in people of all ages. Storefront Theater is privileged to be a part of this latest initiative of Gallery 37, the Center for the Arts.
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