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[SHARE]

Introducing Alcyone 13 by Tony

We're gearing up for the Alcyone Festival again. This year is a little later in the year than last. It'll open September 7th, instead of in mid-summer as we normally do. I'm pretty excited t…

SOURCE: Halcyon Theatre at 3:55pm on July 31, 2013[SHARE]

How to Accomplish a Big Goal by Christine

Greetings from New York City! I recently started my own blog and want to share this post comparing completing a big item from your To-Do list to finishing dessert. Enjoy!  How to A…

SOURCE: Halcyon Theatre at 9:27am on June 14, 2013[SHARE]

Down the Silk Road by Fin.coe

What I'm about to say may get me in trouble. But it's true. Last night I went to Silk Road Rising, looking for a fight. They were hosting a panel discussion called Building a Theatre of Incl…

SOURCE: Halcyon Theatre at 5:44pm on February 19, 2013[SHARE]

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[SHARE]

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[SHARE]

Things We Love: Theo Jansen's Strandbeests by Tony

This one's from Fin.  Tags: Things We Love

SOURCE: Halcyon Theatre at 11:18am on September 26, 2012[SHARE]

Things We Love: Nanda at the Green Show by Tony

The opening number of Nanda on the Green Show stage at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. (via Kristoffer Diaz' tumbler) Tags: Things We Love

SOURCE: Halcyon Theatre at 11:40am on September 24, 2012[SHARE]

Things We Love: Mud Brick Spiral by Elín Hansdóttir by Tony

  Exterior installation made from traditional Berber mudbricks (earth, water & hay) in the village of Tassoultante, 14 km from Marrakech City. The structure was realised in collabora…

SOURCE: Halcyon Theatre at 12:46pm on September 5, 2012[SHARE]

Things We Love: Abandoned Walmart is Now America's Largest Library by Tony

There are thousands of abandoned big box stores sitting empty all over America, including hundreds of former Walmart stores. With each store taking up enough space for 2.5 football fie…

SOURCE: Halcyon Theatre at 1:21pm on September 4, 2012[SHARE]

Things We Love: The Starter by Tony

The Starter from Old Dead Eye on Vimeo. Tom is an artisan baker (surname also Baker) and uses a wood fired 'Earth Oven' to bake bread. via thosewhomake Tags: Things We Love

SOURCE: Halcyon Theatre at 11:00am on August 30, 2012[SHARE]

Things We Love: In a Bed of Grass by Tony

In a bed of grass by Michael Mehrhoff In a city near Erfurt Germany in a burned out and abandoned hotel this room sits quiet amongst the bustle of the busy city outside, slowly it is being…

SOURCE: Halcyon Theatre at 10:03am on August 29, 2012[SHARE]

Video from Panel on Dreaming a New Theatre by Tony

Video from Halcyon Theatre's panel discussion on "Dreaming a New Theatre," on Saturday, August 4, 2012. This free event was part of the Alcyone Festival 2012. Panelists include: Danny Bernar…

SOURCE: Halcyon Theatre at 4:47pm on August 28, 2012[SHARE]

12 Artistic Criteria by Tony

Last week Harvard Business Review posted an intriguing article, "Every Leader is an Artist."  The basic premise is fundamentally flawed, but it's intriguing nonetheless.  O'Malley argu…

SOURCE: Halcyon Theatre at 3:19pm on August 28, 2012[SHARE]

Things We Love: Seven Gates of Jerusalem by Tony

"Seven Gates of Jerusalem" is a performance that premiered on the date of the composer's 75th birthday. Combining classical music, ballet, and animation, the concert proved to be an extraord…

SOURCE: Halcyon Theatre at 11:00am on August 24, 2012[SHARE]

Things We Love: Once There Was a King by Tony

Once There Was a King from Tytus Majerski on Vimeo. Stop-motion mixed with CG, short film based on a polish lullaby written by Janina PoraziÅ„ska. Author of original music unknown. Perfor…

SOURCE: Halcyon Theatre at 11:00am on August 23, 2012[SHARE]

Things We Love: Raining man by Tony

Raining man by Alexander Awerin   Tags: Things We Love

SOURCE: Halcyon Theatre at 11:00am on August 22, 2012[SHARE]

Things We Love: Under The Trees by Pascal Campion by Tony

  love this Check out more at Campion's website. (via lines and colors) Tags: Things We Love

SOURCE: Halcyon Theatre at 10:54am on August 21, 2012[SHARE]

Things We Love: Walk wherever you want by Tony

Walk wherever you want by Cath Schneider Tags: Things We Love

SOURCE: Halcyon Theatre at 2:48pm on August 20, 2012[SHARE]

What's Up Next by Tony

  After the Alcyone Festival 2012 closed, we're taking a couple weeks off to rest and regroup. Our next performance event will be October's Ceyx Series. We're putting the finishing touche…

SOURCE: Halcyon Theatre at 1:44pm on August 17, 2012[SHARE]

Things We Love: Sloth and Chunk by Tony

  (via Veerke's blog , via Matt Kaufenberg) Tags: Things We Love

SOURCE: Halcyon Theatre at 3:20pm on August 15, 2012[SHARE]

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[SHARE]

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[SHARE]

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[SHARE]

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[SHARE]