Events
Curtain Call Festival: Musical Theatre
Curtain Call Festival: Acting
Once On This Island
Once On This Island
Once On This Island
Once On This Island
Once On This Island
Marvin’s Room
MARVIN'S ROOM
by Scott McPherson
Winner of the Outer Critics Circle Award, The Drama Desk Award and The John Gassner Award for Best New American Play
This touching and funny play about one woman's commitment to caring for her family first, even in the face of personal tragedy, is unquestioningly one of the most beloved, critically acclaimed, and significant Off-Broadway plays of the past twenty years.
"My first impulse after seeing Mr. McPherson's play was to gather those I care about close to me and take them into ‘Marvin's Room,' so they, too, could bask in its bouncing, healing light." (The New York Times)
Certain roles have been double-cast as reflected here:
Bessie - Julia Zuniga*, Harper Leander**
Dr. Wally - Martin Downs
Ruth - Alisha Alexander*, Raven Sims**
Marvin & Bob - Nosa Cash-O'Bannon
Lee - Kortnee Woodall*, Carlita Dixon**
Dr. Charlotte & Retirement Home Director - Justice Ford*, Asia Hall**
Hank - John Carter
Charlie - Ryan Wasney
* February 10, 12 and 18 performances / ** February 11, 17 and 19 performances
Marvin’s Room
MARVIN'S ROOM
by Scott McPherson
Winner of the Outer Critics Circle Award, The Drama Desk Award and The John Gassner Award for Best New American Play
This touching and funny play about one woman's commitment to caring for her family first, even in the face of personal tragedy, is unquestioningly one of the most beloved, critically acclaimed, and significant Off-Broadway plays of the past twenty years.
"My first impulse after seeing Mr. McPherson's play was to gather those I care about close to me and take them into ‘Marvin's Room,' so they, too, could bask in its bouncing, healing light." (The New York Times)
Certain roles have been double-cast as reflected here:
Bessie - Julia Zuniga*, Harper Leander**
Dr. Wally - Martin Downs
Ruth - Alisha Alexander*, Raven Sims**
Marvin & Bob - Nosa Cash-O'Bannon
Lee - Kortnee Woodall*, Carlita Dixon**
Dr. Charlotte & Retirement Home Director - Justice Ford*, Asia Hall**
Hank - John Carter
Charlie - Ryan Wasney
* February 10, 12 and 18 performances / ** February 11, 17 and 19 performances
Marvin’s Room
MARVIN'S ROOM
by Scott McPherson
Winner of the Outer Critics Circle Award, The Drama Desk Award and The John Gassner Award for Best New American Play
This touching and funny play about one woman's commitment to caring for her family first, even in the face of personal tragedy, is unquestioningly one of the most beloved, critically acclaimed, and significant Off-Broadway plays of the past twenty years.
"My first impulse after seeing Mr. McPherson's play was to gather those I care about close to me and take them into ‘Marvin's Room,' so they, too, could bask in its bouncing, healing light." (The New York Times)
Certain roles have been double-cast as reflected here:
Bessie - Julia Zuniga*, Harper Leander**
Dr. Wally - Martin Downs
Ruth - Alisha Alexander*, Raven Sims**
Marvin & Bob - Nosa Cash-O'Bannon
Lee - Kortnee Woodall*, Carlita Dixon**
Dr. Charlotte & Retirement Home Director - Justice Ford*, Asia Hall**
Hank - John Carter
Charlie - Ryan Wasney
* February 10, 12 and 18 performances / ** February 11, 17 and 19 performances
Marvin’s Room
MARVIN'S ROOM
by Scott McPherson
Winner of the Outer Critics Circle Award, The Drama Desk Award and The John Gassner Award for Best New American Play
This touching and funny play about one woman's commitment to caring for her family first, even in the face of personal tragedy, is unquestioningly one of the most beloved, critically acclaimed, and significant Off-Broadway plays of the past twenty years.
"My first impulse after seeing Mr. McPherson's play was to gather those I care about close to me and take them into ‘Marvin's Room,' so they, too, could bask in its bouncing, healing light." (The New York Times)
Certain roles have been double-cast as reflected here:
Bessie - Julia Zuniga*, Harper Leander**
Dr. Wally - Martin Downs
Ruth - Alisha Alexander*, Raven Sims**
Marvin & Bob - Nosa Cash-O'Bannon
Lee - Kortnee Woodall*, Carlita Dixon**
Dr. Charlotte & Retirement Home Director - Justice Ford*, Asia Hall**
Hank - John Carter
Charlie - Ryan Wasney
* February 10, 12 and 18 performances / ** February 11, 17 and 19 performances
Marvin’s Room
MARVIN'S ROOM
by Scott McPherson
Winner of the Outer Critics Circle Award, The Drama Desk Award and The John Gassner Award for Best New American Play
This touching and funny play about one woman's commitment to caring for her family first, even in the face of personal tragedy, is unquestioningly one of the most beloved, critically acclaimed, and significant Off-Broadway plays of the past twenty years.
"My first impulse after seeing Mr. McPherson's play was to gather those I care about close to me and take them into ‘Marvin's Room,' so they, too, could bask in its bouncing, healing light." (The New York Times)
Certain roles have been double-cast as reflected here:
Bessie - Julia Zuniga*, Harper Leander**
Dr. Wally - Martin Downs
Ruth - Alisha Alexander*, Raven Sims**
Marvin & Bob - Nosa Cash-O'Bannon
Lee - Kortnee Woodall*, Carlita Dixon**
Dr. Charlotte & Retirement Home Director - Justice Ford*, Asia Hall**
Hank - John Carter
Charlie - Ryan Wasney
* February 10, 12 and 18 performances / ** February 11, 17 and 19 performances
Marvin’s Room
MARVIN'S ROOM
by Scott McPherson
Winner of the Outer Critics Circle Award, The Drama Desk Award and The John Gassner Award for Best New American Play
This touching and funny play about one woman's commitment to caring for her family first, even in the face of personal tragedy, is unquestioningly one of the most beloved, critically acclaimed, and significant Off-Broadway plays of the past twenty years.
"My first impulse after seeing Mr. McPherson's play was to gather those I care about close to me and take them into ‘Marvin's Room,' so they, too, could bask in its bouncing, healing light." (The New York Times)
Certain roles have been double-cast as reflected here:
Bessie - Julia Zuniga*, Harper Leander**
Dr. Wally - Martin Downs
Ruth - Alisha Alexander*, Raven Sims**
Marvin & Bob - Nosa Cash-O'Bannon
Lee - Kortnee Woodall*, Carlita Dixon**
Dr. Charlotte & Retirement Home Director - Justice Ford*, Asia Hall**
Hank - John Carter
Charlie - Ryan Wasney
* February 10, 12 and 18 performances / ** February 11, 17 and 19 performances
Winter Acting Performance
In an exciting evening of theatre featuring selections from Glass Menagerie, King Richard III and Macbeth, Sophomore Acting Majors will go on at 6pm, and our Junior Acting Majors will present at 7pm.
Winter Musical Theatre Performance
Our Sophomore and Junior Musical Theatre Majors are exciting to bring you a whirlwind tour through selections from eight incredible musicals. The showcase will include scenes and songs from Show Boat, A Chorus Line, My Fair Lady, Evita, South Pacific, Into the Woods, Anything Goes and Dreamgirls.
A note about parking at Juarez: if you are unable to find parking in the lot at 21st and Loomis, there is plenty of street parking in the area; after you park, enter through door 15.
Backstage Pass - THEATRE (REGISTRATION CLOSED)
AUDITION WORKSHOPS:
ChiArts Backstage Pass (formerly Audition Workshops) are open to any 8th-grade student who wishes to learn more about the audition process. Each session will give families a better understanding of the academic & artistic culture unique to ChiArts. While participation is recommended, students are not required to attend a workshop in order to audition or apply for admission to ChiArts.
Due to space restrictions, registration is required. All Backstage passes are FREE. There is no need to sign up for more than one time slot in a single arts area (Musical theatre students are to attend one of the Theatre sessions). Students are allowed to register for more than one arts area/conservatory. To register online simply fill out the form below, or send the requested information by email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or phone: 773-534-9710. A confirmation email will be sent once your request is received. Submit your information at least 7 days before the workshop date of your choice.
ChiArts does not offer shadow days.
Backstage Pass - THEATRE (REGISTRATION CLOSED)
AUDITION WORKSHOPS:
ChiArts Backstage Pass (formerly Audition Workshops) are open to any 8th-grade student who wishes to learn more about the audition process. Each session will give families a better understanding of the academic & artistic culture unique to ChiArts. While participation is recommended, students are not required to attend a workshop in order to audition or apply for admission to ChiArts.
Due to space restrictions, registration is required. All Backstage passes are FREE. There is no need to sign up for more than one time slot in a single arts area (Musical theatre students are to attend one of the Theatre sessions). Students are allowed to register for more than one arts area/conservatory. To register online simply fill out the form below, or send the requested information by email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or phone: 773-534-9710. A confirmation email will be sent once your request is received. Submit your information at least 7 days before the workshop date of your choice.
ChiArts does not offer shadow days.
Curtain Call Festival: Musical Theatre Majors Performance
The Harold Washington Cultural Center is located at 4701 S. King Drive.
Curtain Call Festival: Acting Majors Performance
The Harold Washington Cultural Center is located at 4701 S. King Drive.
Theatre Field Trip
August Wilson Monologue Competition
Theatre students will be participating in the preliminary round of the August Wilson Monologue Competition. Finalists will compete at the Goodman on April 11 for a chance to participate in the National Competition in NYC.
Theatre Department Sophomore Showcase
The Theatre department presents an evening of performances by Sophomore Acting and Musical Theatre majors.
