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Third Eye Theatre Ensemble Announces Tenth and Final Season

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For its tenth and final season Third Eye Theatre Ensemble will present Gian Carlo Menotti’s “The Consul.” Third Eye Theatre Ensemble was intentional in choosing its final piece as it harkens back to the company’s first production ten years ago, Menotti’s “The Medium.” “The Consul” was also chosen for its “themes of political oppression and personal sacrifice.” “The Consul” will {…}

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Third Eye Theatre Ensemble to Present Han Lash’s ‘Beowulf’

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Third Eye Theatre Ensemble will present the midwest premiere of composer and librettist Han Lash’s “Beowulf” this September. Lash’s “Beowulf” portrays a different sort of character than the Old English poem by the same name. Instead, this Beowulf, a military doctor, copes with past trauma from war. This story brings to light the struggles of modern-day heroes and what it {…}

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Third Eye Theatre Ensemble to Open Eighth Season with Tribute to Women in STEM

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On September 17, 2021 Third Eye Theatre Ensemble will celebrate its eight season with the Midwest Premiere of Kamal Sankaram and Rob Handel’s “The Infinite Energy of Ada Lovelace,” and Elizabeth Rudolph’s newly-commissioned mini-opera “Petticoats and Sliderules.” As the company returns to live performances, the organization has chosen to pay tribute to those in the STEM fields who have worked {…}

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Third Eye Theatre to Present Midwestern Premiere of ‘The Infinite Energy of Ada Lovelace’

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Third Eye Theatre Ensemble has announced its eighth season of programming, with the company set for the Midwestern premiere of Kamala Sankaram’s “The Infinite Energy of Ada Lovelace.” The 40-minute works follows the life of Ada Lovelace, who was the daughter of Lord Byron, as well as a prominent mathematician and pioneer of computer programming. The work will be performed {…}

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Third Eye Theatre Ensemble to Present Double Bill of ‘Stitch’ & ‘Witness’

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Third Eye Theatre Ensemble will present a digital live double bill on Oct. 17, 2020. The performance will feature Juliet Palmer’s “Stitch” and Alexandra Enyart’s “Witness.” The cast includes Rena Ahmed, Angela Born, Mary Lutz Govertsen, and Alexandra Enyart. “Stich,” an a cappella opera for three voices and three sewing machines, tells the story of three women trapped in manufacturing {…}

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Third Eye Theatre Ensemble To Present U.S. Premiere of ‘Stitch’

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Third Eye Theatre Ensemble will present the U.S. premiere of Juliet Palmer and Anna Chatterton’s “Stitch” on June 14-15, 2019. “Stitch” is an a cappella opera for three women and three sewing machines. The work had its world premiere in 2018 in Toronto where it received Dora Nominations for Outstanding New Opera and Outstanding Production. The cast for the U.S. {…}

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Third Eye Theatre Ensemble To Support Chicago Women’s Health Center Through Production of ‘Patience & Sarah: A Pioneering Love Story’

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The Third Eye Theatre Ensemble will put on a production of composer Paula M. Kimper and librettist Wende Persons’ “Patience & Sarah: A Pioneering Love Story” as part of its fifth season. This production, scheduled for Oct. 5-21, 2018, is a celebration of the 20th anniversary Chicago production of the work. The cast will feature Rena Ahmed, Angela Born, Tracey {…}

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Camerata PYP and In Mulieribus to World Premiere Jessica Meyer’s ‘Because I Will Not Despair’

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On May 12, 2023, Camerata PYP and female vocal octet In Mulieribus will present the world premiere of Jessica Meyer’s “Because I Will Not Despair.” Featuring the poetry of Alicia Jo Rabins, the work is dedicated to anyone in need of empowerment. Conducted by David Hattner, the concert will also see the west coast premiere of Kareen Roustom’s “Hurry to {…}

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Flea Theater 2023 Review: Both Eyes Open

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Photos: Carlos Castaneda One of the numerous illusions about United States history among Americans is that the country is the ultimate force for good in the world, “a shining city upon a hill,” as President Ronald Reagan declared. We believe in the fiction of rugged individualism, exceptionalism, the solitary figure on horseback with a six-shooter and a Remington, and our unassailable {…}