The cast is in the Mullady theatre as of Friday! So what does it look like? If you’ll take a glance at the picture above, you’ll see designer Timothy Mann’s set model. Before rehearsals for any show begin, scenic designers draw out ground plans and build models to show the cast, director, and construction crews. Professor Mann constructed earlier this year, and began discussions with director Jonathan Wilson even earlier than that. Once a set model and ground plan have … →

It’s the first day of Spring! While Chicago does its best New Orleans impression, the cast and crew have been hard at work rehearsing A Streetcar Named Desire. The show is completely blocked, and tonight was the first time the cast ran it in its entirety. I had the pleasure of seeing the rehearsal, and I’ll be the first to tell you it is shaping up to be phenomenal. The cast is energized, focused, and excited. I hope you’re all … →