Julienne Bilker

photo credit Greg Wood "They have said that if we go back, we have to face the KGB and it will be five to fifteen years in prison," Natalia Kolyada, a co-founder of the Belarus Free Theatre, told the Tribune. That is not a quote from a play. This... continue reading on Chicagoist

NY production photo by Carlos Gonzales Or, rather, watch other people get naked while reciting Walt Whitman. After a several incarnations at The Cell Theatre in New York, Leaves of Grass, A Nude Choral Reading, is making an appearance at Links Hall tonight. If nudity and poetry isn't enough... continue reading on Chicagoist

photo of Hilary Williams by John W. Sisson, Jr. In the summer of 1816, guests of Lord Byron were challenged to write the scariest ghost story possible - Mary Shelley’s entry in this contest became the classic horror novel, Frankenstein, and the events leading up its creation became playwright... continue reading on Chicagoist

Redmoon's Joyous Outdoor Event included, as promised, a pretty stellar lineup. Our choice to attend in the sunshine hours meant we experienced a truly kid-friendly festival, but, bless our stone cold hearts, we love watching street performers make kids laugh. Although we wish we'd been able to catch some of... continue reading on Chicagoist

Luminarium, photo courtesy Redmoon When last we caught up with Redmoon, the company was preparing for its outdoor spectacle piece, Last Of My Species: The Fearless Songs Of Laarna Cortaan. This weekend, the Redmoon folks are back on Belmont Harbor with their Joyous Outdoor Event (J.O.E.), and they’ve brought... continue reading on Chicagoist