TICKETS Sasha-Ann Simons (she/her) is an award-winning journalist and the host of WBEZ’s Reset. She comes to Chicago from Washington’s NPR station WAMU where she was a program host, regularly behind the mic on newscasts and talk shows. Sasha-Ann was also a national reporter, focused on issues of race, identity, and economic mobility. In 2019,Read more
June 23-July17, 2022: The Billboard by Natalie Y. Moore; Post Show Discussions led by award-winning journalist and the host of WBEZ’s Reset Sasha-Ann Simons on Sunday June 26, and Fridays July 1, 8 and 15. October 21-November 13: Man And Moon by Siena Marilyn Ledger The Write Collective Virtual Readings: June 3; August 12; OctoberRead more
COVID-19 policies are as follows. All audience members ages 5-15 must show proof of full COVID-19 vaccination to be admitted to the theater. “Fully vaccinated” means that the performance date must be at least 14 days after receiving the second dose of a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine. All audience members ages 16+ must show proof ofRead more
16th Street Theater Interim Artistic Director 16th Street Theater is pleased to announce that Jean (Adamak) Gottlieb (she, her, they, them) has been appointed Interim Artistic Director, following the resignation of 16th Street founder Ann Filmer. Jean is the former Artistic Director of Footsteps Theatre in Chicago (1991-1999) and New World Repertory Theater in DownersRead more
Scroll down first and click READ MORE to access links in this post. First a big congratulations to Lisa Jaburek who won the raffle – whoo-hoo! Go here to view the BASH at your leisure anytime before June 30. Running time is 24 minutes. 16th Street has a goal to raise $30,000 by June 30Read more
Scroll down first and click READ MORE to access links in this post. Tune in at 7:30 PM at this link to view the BASH It starts promptly at 7:30. It ends at 7:55. Thursday June 24 7:30PM CDT / 8:30PM EDT / 5:30PM PDT You may choose to instead view on YOUTUBE. For instance,Read more
We are preparing live theater’s comeback to Berwyn! In the meantime, join us one last time virtually in AN-TI-CI-PA-TION for the return of live theater to our community. We have a goal to raise $30,000 by Thursday June 24 to help us bring theater back: we can do it with your help. Thank you forRead more
IT IS ALWAYS ALMOST UPON US That it is. It is always almost upon us. And that is the name of Mickle Maher’s latest play. A radio play starring Tony award winning actress Deanna Dunagan and Guy Massey written with the prompt of 16th Street Theater’s Season Fourteen theme: ARE WE ALIVE? The writers ofRead more
16th Street hosts Tellin’ Tales Theatre’s virtual show HANDS UP! POLICE featuring a diverse group of writers with and without disabilities sharing their own personal stories exploring their experiences and truths around the controversial issue of policing. Show is available with closed captioning or with audio description. PLEASE NOTE: Material covered in the stories isRead more
EDI ACTIONS FOR REHEARSALS AND PRODUCTIONS Creating an open and welcoming creative space Shared narratives as a way to come together as a creative family The best way to understand and appreciate others is to share stories. We learn about each other through the narratives of our lives. We come to understand and appreciate ourRead more