What's New at Promethean
An announcement and an appeal
As many of you know, Promethean postponed our productions of Trina Kakacek’s A Town Called Progress and William Shakespeare’s Richard III, originally slated to run in 2020. You’ll be pleased to know that both projects are currently in development and expected to...
Looking forward to live theatre!
Who’d’ve thought we’d all undergo so many changes in such a short period of time? Long overdue racial reckoning, viral variants, introspection and personal growth have been the touchstones of the last twenty months. (Can it really have been that long since we did live...
Sketchtopia2021
SKETCHTOPIA 2021 | ARTIST DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP Open to everyone, with or without a disability We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve partnered with our friends at Shattered Globe Theatre to co-produce this year’s virtual Sketchtopia, a reading of short plays and...
Trivia fun with Promethean Theatre Ensemble!
Welcome Warmer Weather and Enjoy Some Chicago Trivia With Us Spring is here. The weather's getting warmer, or at least rainy-er, pollen is on the attack, and dare we dream that Chicago is creeping closer to re-opening?! Are you...
A Trivia Party! A Birthday Party!
What. A. Year. As we bid a fond Good Riddance to 2020, we thought it would be a good time to engage in some old-fashioned, friendly competition with a Virtual Trivia Night! Your favorite fire bringers (and a few special guests!) invite you to join us for an evening of...
Nothing is permanent except change
Please join the Promethean community in congratulating Brian Pastor on their years of leadership! Brian’s 6-year tenure as Artistic Director has seen us through a period of welcome constancy and amazing growth, and for that we will be forever grateful. Brian and...
We are Chicago theatre and so are YOU.
The Chicago theatre community is working tirelessly to plan for the future and stay connected to you during this time. Here at Promethean, we'd love to have you on our team. Make a donation if you're able. Apply to join our board of directors so you can help us plan...
Bring your cape ‘cause you’re going to be a hero.
COVID-19 has had a devastating effect on the theatre industry. Relief for theatres and arts workers is imperative to our survival. Do you love Chicago theatre? Do you want to take action? Sure you do! Now is not the time to be quiet or shy. You've got to tell the...
It’s up to us to create a future for the arts.
This one is for realsies, friends. Voting is essential in helping to create a future for the arts. Due to COVID-19, voting looks a little different this year. Just. Like. Everything. Else. Make your vote count by creating your voting plan, checking the voting...
Sharing the love
We're missing the traditional start of the fall theatre season, sure. It's a heartache. But we're thrilled to be part of the League of Chicago Theatre initiative to make sure the spirit of Chicago theatre lives on. Today's task is fun! So, what's your favorite social...