Arts & Culture in the 47th Ward: The Public House Theatre & Childs Play Touring Theater Weekly Articles by Office Intern Luis Lopez Reichling, Senior at St. Benedict Preparatory School The Public House Theatre,a comedy venue and pub, has found a new home in the 47th Ward. Founded by Byron Hatfield in 2006, the well-regarded company performed at various locations in the Lakeview neighborhood before relocating last year to 3914 N. Clark Street. Initially Byron set out to write full-length comedy plays but eventually found a niche in long comedy sketches. Unlike improvisation, which can range in quality from hilarious to catastrophically awkward, The Public House comedy is remarkably polished and well-rehearsed. The companys repertoire includes Bye Bye Liver, one of their first hits, Cubs Day Show, and upcoming Love Me Tinder and The Lord of Wrigley: The Fellowship of the Cubs. Performances feature pub specials which are included in the price of the ticket. Check their website for dates and times. Another 47th Ward theater with a different history and focus is the Childs Play Touring Theater. The acclaimed company is based in Chicago with administrative offices at 4161 N. Damen Avenue, but tours nationally and internationally presenting original works written by children and performed by professional actors. Founded in 1978 by June and Victor Podagrosi, Childs Play has evolved into a major childrens theater performing to millions at some worlds most prestigious venues. Locally, Childs Play Touring Theater has partnered with schools and organizations such as the Old Town School of Folk Music, YMCA and University of Chicago Lab Schools, collaborated with the Goodman Theatre and Ravinia. Dont miss their fundraising event (see cptt.org) on June 18th at 6:30 PM at the Second City Theater!
Posted on: Sat, 17 May 2014 16:40:17 +0000
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