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Power and Symbolism: Designing the Costumes of OEDIPUS REX

We interviewed costume designer Jacqueline Firkins to learn more about her approach to designing OEDIPUS REX. Find out how her choices support the storytelling.

OEDIPUS and Stage Adaptation

Learn more about how different artists have adapted OEDIPUS for the stage and how its themes continue to resonate in different contexts.

Creating the World of OEDIPUS REX

We interviewed scenic designer John Culbert about his approach to creating the set for OEDIPUS REX.

Court Theatre Honored with 5 Jeff Awards

For Colored Girls, Frankenstein, and Photograph 51 were all honored at this year's Jeff Awards.

Oedipus and Agency

UChicago Professor Sarah Nooter explores questions of agency, truth, and fate in Sophocles' OEDIPUS REX.

Court Theatre Receives 3 Black Theatre Alliance Awards

FOR COLORED GIRLS director Seret Scott and her ensemble were honored by the Black Theatre Alliance.

Critics are hailing Court’s production of KING HEDLEY II as “masterful.”

Critics around Chicagoland are praising Court's production of KING HEDLEY II for its powerful acting, direction, and design!

Kelvin Roston Jr. Embodies Another King in Oedipus Rex

Fresh off his critically-acclaimed turn as Hedley in King Hedley II, Kelvin Roston, Jr. will bring another “king” to life in Sophocles’ Oedipus Rex.

Hearing Every Note: Chris LaPorte on the Sound Design of KING HEDLEY II

We sat down with sound designer Christopher M. LaPorte to learn more about his process and how he approaches collaborating with Resident Artist Ron OJ Parson on August Wilson's KING HEDLEY II.

Court Theatre Receives 15 Jeff Nominations for 2018/19 Season!

Court Theatre is excited to announce that we received 15 Jeff Awards nominations for our productions during the 2018/19 Season!