Chicago Playworks
Founded as the Goodman Children’s Theatre in 1925 and recognized nationally as a pioneer of theatre for families, Chicago Playworks welcomes more than 30,000 students and families to our productions each season.  Today we are dedicated to reflecting our audience’s experience in an urban, contemporary and multi-ethnic environment.

Still Life With Iris October 28 – Dec 6, 2008 Performance Calendar

Alice in Wonderland January 13 - March 3, 2009 Performance Calendar

Bud, not Buddy March 31 – May 23, 2009 Performance Calendar

The Theatre School Showcase
Presenting a diverse season of contemporary and classic plays, The Theatre School Showcase puts it all together- emerging talent, enlightening stories and beautifully realized design- in a series of unforgettable theatrical experiences.

A Streetcar Named Desire October 3 – 12, 2008 Performance Calendar

Dancing at Lughnasa February 6 - 15, 2009 Performance Calendar

Urinetown April 17 - 26, 2009 Performance Calendar

MFA09
The Theatre School is pleased to present a brand new series featuring the Class of 2009 Master of Fine Arts in Acting candidates.  This ensemble piece will be directed by a guest from the Chicago theatre community each year.

Flow My Tears, The Policeman Said May 15- 24, 2009 Performance Calendar

New Playwrights Series
The Theatre School is pleased to present the world premiere of a play written by a current Theatre School student or recent graduate each year.

The Gatekeeper May 8-17, 2009 Performance Calendar

New Directors Series
New Directors Series productions are directed in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Master of Fine Arts degree in Directing.

The House of Blue Leaves Nov 7 – Nov 16, 2008 Performance Calendar

Iphigenia 2.0 Feb 13 – Feb 22, 2009 Performance Calendar