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Tuesday, October 8, 2013

We’re Gonna Have a Baby! by Jenn

Each project that you get involved with as an artist feels a little bit like a new baby, doesn't it? The idea is the conception (or being cast if you are an actor), you feed it with ideas, y…

SOURCE: Halcyon Theatre at 01:31PM
Monday, August 5, 2013

Begin at the Beginning by Jenn

This is when I rub my hands together and say “Ooooo....Where to start? How to begin?” With every new project, each new cast, it is always the first question when rehearsals start. Do mor…

SOURCE: Halcyon Theatre at 11:19AM
Sunday, February 24, 2013

The Five: Theater by Scott Brown and Rebecca Milzoff and Jennifer Vineyard

A particularly starry spring descends on Broadway.

SOURCE: New York Magazine at 05:42PM
Friday, December 21, 2012

Announcing the 2013 Halcyon Artists-in-Residence by Jenn

We are so proud to welcome our 2013 Artists-in-Residence! Victoria Alvarez-Chacon, Sophie Blumberg, Gail Gallagher, Heather Jencks, Alexis Martino, Arielle McAlpin, Kelly Opalko, Cary Shoda…

SOURCE: Halcyon Theatre at 12:49PM
Thursday, December 20, 2012

Thank you to our 2012 Artists-in-Residence and Welcome to our Newest Company Members by Jenn

Halcyon Theatre would like to give a huge thank you and congratulations to the first group to complete a year of the Artist-in-Residence program: Mikah Berky, Cynthia Caul, Fin Coe, Rafa Fra…

SOURCE: Halcyon Theatre at 09:23PM
Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Help a Playwright Recover from Theft by Jenn

Danny Bernardo is a friend of Halcyon and the Chicago theatre community. His MacBook and journal were stolen while promoting his new web series. He has asked his friends to forward this on t…

SOURCE: Halcyon Theatre at 10:38AM
Friday, August 10, 2012

Audience Response from a Friend of Playwright, Elena Guochins by Jenn

Last weekend, we were pleasantly surprised to find that one of the audience members that day, Roberto Reyes, had come because he is in town for 3 months, and had heard that a production of E…

SOURCE: Halcyon Theatre at 10:21AM
Thursday, August 9, 2012

What's next for Halcyon? by Jenn

Why yes, you heard right. I unknowingly said that The Alcyone Festival is a beast to mount. But...well... it IS true! What's next for Halcyon? from Halcyon Theatre on Vimeo. Tags: Alcy…

SOURCE: Halcyon Theatre at 06:40PM
Wednesday, August 8, 2012

My mother never tells me anything until the last minute, either! by Jenn

Aw man, you have a Family Reunion this weekend? Yeah, I wouldn't want to miss Grandma Pearl's 7-layer brownies either...     Pass this along to anyone you know who's Mom might have waited …

SOURCE: Halcyon Theatre at 10:30AM
Monday, August 6, 2012

Things We Love- Water in Space by Jenn

Tags: Things We LoveMonday, August 6, 2012 - 10:00am

SOURCE: Halcyon Theatre at 10:22AM
Thursday, August 2, 2012

Ghosts, and Magicians, and Therapists, Oh My! by Jenn

Check it- This play is FUNNY! I can't even stop laughing! Ghosts, and Magicians, and Therapists, Oh My! from Halcyon Theatre on Vimeo. Tags: Alcyone12

SOURCE: Halcyon Theatre at 03:28PM
Monday, July 9, 2012

Have You Seen This Artist? (scene 3) by Jenn

Have you seen this artist? See him tonight at 7:30.  Ceyx Series Greenhouse Theater Center  2257 N. Lincoln in Chicago Pay-what-you-can: $10 suggested donation July's schedu…

SOURCE: Halcyon Theatre at 04:04PM

Have You Seen This Artist? (scene 2) by Jenn

Have you seen this artist? See him tonight at 7:30.  Ceyx Series Greenhouse Theater Center  2257 N. Lincoln in Chicago Pay-what-you-can: $10 suggested donation July's schedu…

SOURCE: Halcyon Theatre at 01:22PM

Have You Seen This Artist? by Jenn

Have you seen this artist? See her tonight at 7:30.  Ceyx Series Greenhouse Theater Center  2257 N. Lincoln in Chicago Pay-what-you-can: $10 suggested donation July's scheduled lineup i…

SOURCE: Halcyon Theatre at 10:23AM
Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Everything is All Ready for Alcyone Festival... Right? by Jenn

The other day someone close to me and Halcyon said to me, “There’s not much left to do for the festival, right? Just get stuff, right? Like props and stuff?” …Uuummm.... Now, I lov…

SOURCE: Halcyon Theatre at 02:17PM
Friday, June 15, 2012

Sad News about Summer Camp by Jenn

We are sad to announce that there were not enough registrations for the summer camp to take place. If you were interested, but could not sign up, we would love to know what factors influence…

SOURCE: Halcyon Theatre at 02:26PM

Tameka's Introduction to Theatre by Jenn

I met Tameka Cage-Conley when I went to the weekend intensive at Cornerstone Theatre in February. I walked in an hour late, after I ended up getting lost and walking all over LA, so even tho…

SOURCE: Halcyon Theatre at 12:23AM
Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Three Days Left to Register your Child to be a Stargazer! by Jenn

Halcyon Theatre is excited to offer the first session of our youth summer theatre camp! We will be working witha wonderful play called Patchwork by Carol Lauck. Kids will have 3 classes a da…

SOURCE: Halcyon Theatre at 01:29PM
Thursday, June 7, 2012

EXTRA EXTRA, READ ALL ABOUT IT! by Jenn

UPDATE to What Will the Stargazer Kids be Doing at Summer Camp?  

SOURCE: Halcyon Theatre at 05:17PM
Wednesday, May 30, 2012

What Will the Stargazer Kids be Doing at Summer Camp? by Jenn

Halcyon Theatre Stargazers Will become trailblazers, With confidence that'll leave you entranced! The coolest spot, Whether cold or hot, Is where kids get to act, sing and dance! Halcyon…

SOURCE: Halcyon Theatre at 12:08PM
Thursday, May 24, 2012

Stargazer Summer Theatre Camp by Jenn

Halcyon Theatre is excited to offer the first session of our youth summer theatre camp! Kids will have 3 classes a day (drama, music, dance) a day, culminating in a free showcase for the fam…

SOURCE: Halcyon Theatre at 04:58PM
Thursday, May 10, 2012

Discrimination Gauntlet Thrown- by our 5-Year Old by Jenn

The other night, we were watching The Voice, and Tony Jr and Charlotte got into a back-and-forth about who they wanted to win. “I want the girl to win.” “I want the boy to win.” Cute…

SOURCE: Halcyon Theatre at 11:22AM
Friday, April 6, 2012

Harness the Power of Pretend Starting Monday! by Jenn

In 3 Days Time...Imagine What Your Child Could See?Will He Be a Bee?Will She Be a Tree?Will They Sail a Boat 'Cross the Deep Blue Sea?Let's FInd Out!Sign Up for Class With Me! Using a child…

SOURCE: Halcyon Theatre at 12:58PM
Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Fighting What If? by Jenn

When I was growing up, I would watch every award show, every televised concert, everything that included music that I could get my parents to let me watch. And inevitably, when I would watch…

SOURCE: Halcyon Theatre at 12:25AM
Friday, March 9, 2012

Fantastically Strange by Jenn

This video, called SOLIPSIST, was brought to my attention by a Facebook friend. It's a beautifully done short film. In general I just think it is so cool, but it hit home especially because …

SOURCE: Halcyon Theatre at 12:25AM
Sunday, February 5, 2012

BREAD (written Friday night) by Jenn

As I was cleaning up from baking my bread tonight, my thought process was like one of those cartoons where the fairies jump from one stone in the water to another. It started with bricks. I…

SOURCE: Halcyon Theatre at 11:30AM
Sunday, January 29, 2012

YESTERDAY WAS AN AWESOME DAY!!! by Jenn

I have been so nervous all week. I didn’t realize it at the time- I was also sick, so I think that acted as a scapegoat for my feelings- but before yesterday, I don’t know if I had made …

SOURCE: Halcyon Theatre at 05:56PM
Thursday, December 22, 2011

Pic of the Week: December 22, 2011 by Jenn

Clint Belton in A Shroud for Lazarus Tags: Pic of the Week

SOURCE: Halcyon Theatre at 11:09PM
Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Reflecting on Americanness by Jenn

originally posted at the DCA Theater's blog on 10/11/11 When Coya Paz and Halcyon Theatre started working together to create The Americans a year and a half ago, I joined as A…

SOURCE: Halcyon Theatre at 02:17PM

The Americans by Jenn

originally posted at the DCA Theater's blog on 10/11/11 When Coya Paz and Halcyon Theatre started working together to create The Americans a year and a half ago, I joined as Assistant Dir…

SOURCE: Halcyon Theatre at 02:17PM
Monday, August 8, 2011

Critics: Stop crude ‘Awakening’ by Christine McConville and Jenna Scherer

A Boston Children’s Theatre director says the group is boldly taking on controversial subjects with a local youth production of the groundbreaking teen-angst rock musical “Spring Awakeni…

SOURCE: bostonherald.com at 06:13AM

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