We embark on a whirlwind tour of various stages as we explore the many ways that theater reflects and shapes the world in which we live. We will see seven or eight shows reflecting high culture to pop culture. Equally important are the theatre workshops, guest speakers, group discussions, backstage tours, and several dinners.

Our Itinerary

Saturday, March 11
Steppenwolf Theatre 1650 N. Halsted Avenue, arrive at 2:30 PM
The Well Appointed Room, curtain at 3:00
Post-Show Discussion
Dinner at Trattoria Gianni 1711 N. Halsted (312-266-1976) at 5:30
Pick up at Trattoria Gianni at 7:30 PM

Sunday, March 12
Time Line Theatre 615 W. Wellington Avenue, arrive at 1:30 PM
Guantanamo: Honor Bound to Defend Freedom, curtain at 2:00 PM
Post-Show Discussion
Pick up at Time Line at 4:30

Monday, March 13
Latin School Discussion, arrive at 3:30 PM
Talk by Chris Jones, Theatre Critic for the Chicago Tribune
Dinner at Adobe Grill 1610 N. Wells at 5:30
Second City 1616 N. Wells, doors open at 7:30
Best of Second City, curtain at 8:30
Pick up at Second City around 11:00 PM

Tuesday, March 14
Latin School, arrive at 3:00 PM
Presentation on Farce by Bill Raffeld
Dinner at Riva at 5:15
Chicago Shakespeare Theatre 800 E. Grand Avenue, arrive at 7:00 PM
A Flea in Her Ear, curtain 7:30 PM
Pick up at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre at 10:30 PM.
On Navy Pier, drive around front entrance, heading to the north side of the Pier to Grand Avenue and turn right. Head east on Grand Avenue until you see the sign on your right for Shakespeare Theatre parking and a blinking Riva Restaurant sign above the entrance. Enter but don't turn right into the parking lot. Take a left to the Riva Restaurant turnaround and wait for us in your car.

Wednesday, March 15
Oriental Theatre 24 West Randolph, arrive at 7:00 PM
Wicked, curtain at 7:30
Pick up at Oriental Theatre between 10:15 and 10:30

Thursday, March 16
Latin School, arrive at 3:30 PM
Presentation on the Ramayana by Hallie Black
Dinner at the Food Court in Water Tower Place at 5:30
Lookingglass Theatre 821 N. Michigan (no entrance), arrive at 7:30 PM
Entrance: S.E. corner of Michigan and Pearson (Visitor Center)
Sita Ram, curtain at 8:00
Post-show discussion
Pick up at Lookingglass at 10:30 PM

Friday, March 17
Latin School, arrive at 3:00 PM
Tony Awards
Dinner at Singha's Thai Restaurant 340 N. Clark St. at 5:15
Goodman Theatre 170 North Dearborn, arrive at 7:15 for pre-play presentation
Romance, curtain at 8 P.M.
Pick up at Goodman Theatre at 10:30