Episode 527. The Writers Theatre
“Recently dubbed “Company of the Year” by Terry Teachout in the Wall Street Journal, the Writers Theatre in the Chicago suburb of Glencoe began in the back of a bookstore and in its 25th anniversary season opened its brand new multi-million dollar performing arts venue — which is also an award-winner! Michael Halberstam, Writers Theatre’s founder and artistic director, talks about the company’s origins; its artistic and physical evolution; the primacy of actor salaries; the value of an intimate aesthetic; the magnificent work of Jeanne Gang, MacArthur “Genius” award-winning founder of Studio Gang; and the wonderful opportunity to design, not only theatre, but a building in which to create theatre. (Length 22:44)
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