SKALD 11

Posted by DCA Theater on May 24, 2010 in January-June 2010 Season, SKALD 11

The 11th Annual SKALD Storytelling Competition took place on Saturday May, 15 in our Studio Theater.  Congratulations to the winner of SKALD, Marsha Harman!  See below for photos from the evening.

SKALD 11 host Patrick Brennan warms up the crowd

Shelley Geiszler

Peter Athans

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Musings of a Props Designer

Posted by DCA Theater on May 20, 2010 in January-June 2010 Season, Dead Letter Office

by Katie Rook, Props Designer for Dead Letter Office

It has begun: the collection of mail on my dining room table. And check out the fabulous portable space heater!

KIDSKALD 2010

Posted by DCA Theater on May 15, 2010 in January-June 2010 Season, SKALD 11

A highly talented and fun group of competitor’s brought their stories to the Studio Theater this Saturday afternoon to compete in KIDSKALD 2010.  Congratulations to all contestants and thank you so much for sharing your stories with us!  Check out photos from the event below and see who took home this year’s title:

Alexis Garcia starts things off

Cade Johnson

Bella Cvengros

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CABARET:  Post your review

Posted by DCA Theater on April 17, 2010 in January-June 2010 Season, Cabaret

April 15 - May 23
Storefront Theater

Known for sexy, witty, and politically-charged numbers, Cabaret is also a backdrop for one of the darkest moments in world history. Set in Weimar Berlin just prior to Nazi rule, the play highlights the impact of global conflicts on the lives of everyday people. The Hypocrites, with guest director Matt Hawkins, circumvent the sometimes indulgent tradition of musicals, staging a more intimate production and depicting people in crisis struggling with the moments that define them.

View photos by John W. Sisson, Jr.

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DOCTOR’S DILEMMA: Post your review

Posted by DCA Theater on April 17, 2010 in January-June 2010 Season, Doctor's Dilemma

April 17 - May 10
Studio Theater

ShawChicago returns to the Studio Theater with a staged reading of Bernard Shaw’s tale of Doctor Colenso Ridgeon. The newly knighted doctor has discovered a cure for tuberculosis but has only one slot left for the clinical trial. Should he choose a kindly medical colleague who ministers to the poor or a callous, amoral, but potentially great artist?  And will his love for the artist’s wife interfere with his decision?  A fascinating tug-of-war between art and science…and love, as only Shaw could tell it.

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