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Based on the ancient Greek tragedy and first produced under Nazi censorship in 1944 Paris, Anouilh’s retelling of Sophocles’ play explores the conflict between individual conscience and political necessity.
For decades, Galantiere’s English-language adaptation has been lauded for its relatable characters, unexpected humor, and accessible yet poetic language.
CELEBRATING 20 YEARS AND 36 PRODUCTIONS
It’s 2026. For two decades Promethean Theatre Ensemble has been busy evolving from a group of energetic Northwestern grads into a committed ensemble of experienced theatre artists. We’ve had plenty of success, taken risks, and basked in the glow of that delightful off-loop theatre glory. We’ve welcomed some of Chicago’s most talented theatre-makers into our ranks so that the originals could move on or pause to catch a breath.
And here we are, still collaborating to tell resonant, timeless stories through fresh perspectives.
To borrow from that marketing blurb we wrote for our first production back in 2006, “In a world that is becoming increasingly bigger, faster, weirder and lonelier,” we’re especially grateful to our ever-expanding audience – folks that have been with us from the beginning and folks that just recently joined the party. Let’s do another twenty, friends!
“I can no other answer make, but, thanks, and thanks, and ever thanks.”
– Will Shakespeare,
Twelfth Night
We’re grateful to everyone who joined us for The Book of Will. It was a great experience with some great people!
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Congratulations to Erin Galvin
Three cheers for our own Erin Galvin for her Non-Equity Jeff Impresario Award nomination. She's being recognized for her work on our production of The Book of Will, which makes it extra sweet. This award recognizes an outstanding Chicago Non-Equity theater stage...
