2015 - 2016 mainstage
A SEASON OF PREMIERES
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DAUGHTERS OF IRE
By Savanna Rae Directed by Carin Silkaitis September 2 - 20, 2015 The Side Project Theatre Ferocious, fragile and funny women from Irish mythology claw their way into 2015 in this breathless world premiere by TOTC Collective member Savanna Rae. Nominated for Best New Work at the Broadway World Chicago Awards, DAUGHTERS OF IRE is now on tour! Read more... |
BARNEY THE ELF
By Bryan Renaud Directed by Carin Silkaitis December 4 - 20, 2015 Greenhouse Theatre Center A musical parody of the film Elf with a queer twist! Starring Yando Lopez and Dixie Lynn Cartwright. Featuring choreography by Tommy Rivera-Vega. Read more... |
OTHER LETTERS
By Bryan Renaud and Carin Silkaitis February 7 - 29, 2016 The Side Project Theatre Other Letters will feature two separate scripts performed in rep by new cast members every night. Inspired by Love Letters, Other Letters will tell parallel stories of gay and lesbian couples. Read more... THE REALM
By Sarah Myers Directed by Kelly Howe April 15 - May 8, 2016 The Side Project Theatre In an underground future, two teenagers try to escape a terrifying (new?) world order. The regime known as The Realm controls not only water and other resources—but even the very ability of its citizens to remember words themselves. As they fight for the right to speak, choose, and desire, their journey overlaps with that of a mysterious woman who refuses to submit to The Realm despite the high price she pays for her resistance. Read More... |
2015-2016 side stage
SECOND ANNUAL GALA
Monday, August 11th, 2015 Park Tavern Our second annual gala featured thrilling burlesque dancing, our season announcement from Artistic Director Carin Silkaitis, a presentation on our plays in development, and more. The evening also featured live auctions and raffles, culminating in over $6,000 raised for the company in one evening! MY KIND OF TOWN Written by John Conroy Directed by Carin Silkaitis Saturday, August 15th, 2015 The Chicago Style Play Festival We were thrilled to return to the Chicago Style Play Festival presented by Chicago Dramaworks! The reading featured Brian Keys, Gay Glenn, Aaron Holland, Mickey O'Sullivan, Maura Kidwell, Jermaine Hill, Paige Smith, Robyn Coffin and Clare Cooney.
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