'The Penelopiad'
Margaret Atwood's “The Penelopiad” is lauded for looking at “The Odyssey” from a feminist perspective, but it probably wouldn't pass the Bechdel test.
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Margaret Atwood's “The Penelopiad” is lauded for looking at “The Odyssey” from a feminist perspective, but it probably wouldn't pass the Bechdel test.
Goodman Theatre is presenting The Penelopiad by Margaret Atwood. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!
A viewer’s introduction to the world of “Welcome to Matteson!” occurs long before an actor appears or the lights brighten the stage. Instead, you are welcomed by the sound of music from various genres — contemporary R&B, disco, soul — warm lights above the audience and on the darkened stage, a well-decorated kitchen and living...
Chicago playwright Inda Craig-Galván's “Welcome to Matteson!” starts with a plausible premise, develops into a promising comedy-cum-social-satire, then takes a very dark turn into the surreal and ends on a
Here are highlights of the upcoming season on Chicago-area stages.