Ben Veatch

We’re shocked and saddened to learn of the unexpected death of our friend and colleague, Ben Veatch. Ben appeared in our 2011 production of Bury the Dead, and he lit up the stage again in our most recent production, The Book of Will. This is a profound loss for the...

Joseph Beal

  No end to the heartbreak. Our friend, Joseph Beal, has passed away. We were honored to work with him on our productions of Mrs. Warren’s Profession and Richard III. Joe’s talent and calm, steady demeanor will be sorely missed by everyone in the Chicago theatre...

Paul Edwards

Promethean Theatre Ensemble is saddened to learn of the death of our friend and colleague, Paul Edwards. We treasure Paul’s early support of Promethean, and his ongoing mentorship of many of our founding members. A professor of performance studies in Northwestern...

Jerry Bloom

Promethean Theatre Ensemble mourns the loss and celebrates the life of our dear friend Jerry Bloom. Jerry was a passionate supporter of Chicago Theatre, both onstage and behind the scenes. He participated in countless readings, fundraisers, and special events – and he...

We’re thankful for YOU…

…and we’re so glad you – our audience members, supporters, and fellow artists – continue to share your time and treasure with us! As you look around for Giving Tuesday opportunities, we hope you’ll consider supporting the worthwhile organizations that...

We’ll be back.

It’s Chicago Acts Together Action Week! OK, no lie, things have been tough and we miss you something fierce. But Promethean Theatre Ensemble, like the rest of the Chicago theatre community, is resilient. Make no mistake: we’re still here, quietly planning and...