Birthday Celebration with the Halcyon HeartBreakers by Jenn

What started out as a self-admitted Vanity Project (Jenn Adams wanting to be in a band) has evolved into something SO much better. I am hosting a FUN-raiser for Halcyon's next production of …

SOURCE: Halcyon Theatre at 1:39pm on June 1, 2016☆⚑

Journalists Under Fire by Jenn

*Written by Jenn Adams and Ted James Have you ever watched a news program covering a country or area in conflict and thought, "Man, you couldn't pay me enough to go there and risk my life to…

SOURCE: Halcyon Theatre at 8:26pm on September 25, 2015☆⚑

Journalists Under Fire by Jenn

*Written by Jenn Adams and Ted James Have you ever watched a news program covering a country or area in conflict and thought, "Man, you couldn't pay me enough to go there and risk my life to…

SOURCE: Halcyon Theatre at 2:07pm on August 5, 2014☆⚑

The Romantic Life of a Writer by Jenn

  It is not hard to imagine the romantic life of a writer… You sleep until noon, brew some Jasmine tea and turn on your "Jam." Then tap your lucky pencil against your chair, turn around…

SOURCE: Halcyon Theatre at 12:53pm on May 14, 2014☆⚑

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 1:31pm on October 8, 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 more mo…

SOURCE: Halcyon Theatre at 11:19am on August 5, 2013☆⚑

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 on December 21, 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 9:23pm on December 20, 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 on August 14, 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 on August 10, 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 6:40pm on August 9, 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 wai…

SOURCE: Halcyon Theatre at 10:30am on August 8, 2012☆⚑

Things We Love- Water in Space by Jenn

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

SOURCE: Halcyon Theatre at 10:22am on August 6, 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 3:28pm on August 2, 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 sc…

SOURCE: Halcyon Theatre at 4:04pm on July 9, 2012☆⚑

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 sc…

SOURCE: Halcyon Theatre at 1:22pm on July 9, 2012☆⚑

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 line…

SOURCE: Halcyon Theatre at 10:23am on July 9, 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 love this…

SOURCE: Halcyon Theatre at 2:17pm on July 3, 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 2:26pm on June 15, 2012☆⚑

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 on June 15, 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 1:29pm on June 13, 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 5:17pm on June 7, 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 on May 30, 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 4:58pm on May 24, 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, right?…

SOURCE: Halcyon Theatre at 11:22am on May 10, 2012☆⚑