Circle Theatre Chicago

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Circle Theatre Chicago founded in 1985 by Wayne Buidens, Joe Bass, and Karen Skinner is a theatre company in and Chicago, Illinois.[1] They chose the name "Circle Theatre" to represent both Circle Avenue (Foresgt Park's main thoroughfare) and the concept of infinity. They began their work began in public buildings, and then settled in a church in 1987. A few years later, a fire destroyed the church and forced Circle to find its own space at 7300 Madison Street. The company was led by Karen Skinner until 1998 when she turned the artistic leadership over to her daughter Alena Murguia, and two company members Tony Vezner and Greg Kolack. The company left its building in 2012 to produce plays in a series of rented spaces in Chicago.[2]

The company is noted for producing new works; Rebecca Gilman's The Glory of Living had its premier at Circle in 1996.[3]

Kevin Bellie (born May 8, 1971) was artistic director from 2003 to 2012.[4] Bob Knuth was Producing Director and resident Scenic/Graphic Designer for Circle Theatre Chicago in Forest Park from 2001 to 2013.[5][6]

References[]

  1. ^ Lotus, Jean (20 November 2012). "Circle Theatre leaving Oak Park". Oak Park newspaper. Retrieved 2 August 2016.
  2. ^ Purcell, Carey (19 July 2013). "Award-Winning Circle Theatre Pulls Productions of Lovesong and Evil Dead: The Musical". Playbill. Retrieved 2 August 2016.
  3. ^ Burbank, Carol."Victim of Innocence" chicagoreader.com, December 5, 1996
  4. ^ Jones, Chris (November 5, 2012). "Kevin Bellie exits Circle, to freelance direct". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 6 April 2014.
  5. ^ "Chicago's Favorites: Circle Theatre in Forest Park". ABC Channel 7. Archived from the original on April 2, 2015. Retrieved March 11, 2015.
  6. ^ Jack, Helbig (April 25, 2008). "Director drawn to uplifting shows". Daily Herald. Archived from the original on April 3, 2015. Retrieved March 29, 2015.

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