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Of Pachyderms and Night Hawks

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Of Pachyderms and Night Hawks

The Theater Wit lobby on a weekend is probably one of the best people-watching venues in Chicago; it's a parade of the wide variety of ages, ethnicities, and economic levels and a never-ending source of curiosity for me.

Dear Brian,

What follows was prompted by an email from one of my oldest and most treasured friends, Brian—a musician, composer and lyricist.

Two men in an empty locker room square off in confrontation.

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Immersive Masculinity: Un Poyo Rojo at Theater Wit

In an empty locker room, two men play with movement, an analogue radio and tiny shorts. The athletic bodies of Luciano Rosso and Alfonso Barón move fluently from wrestling to dance, acrobatics to physical comedy in an irresistible distortion of the expectations of manhood.

Art at Remy Bumppo: A Study in Friendship, and the Meaning of Meaning

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Art at Remy Bumppo: A Study in Friendship, and the Meaning of Meaning

Remy Bumppo’s motto, “Think Theatre,” is no idle tagline. Their lean and precise staging succeeded in drawing laughter, unease, and reflection in generous measure.

A Night Out With Charles Dickens

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A Night Out With Charles Dickens

In a unique presentation that brings the famous author to life, Blake Montgomery becomes Charles Dickens, and brings *A Christmas Carol* to life right there in our presence, as he explains the characters, describes the scenes he saw as he penned the story...