Ghostlight Ensemble is excited to join The Factory Theatre for the revival of Fight Night — a violent cabaret celebrating the art of stage combat through original storytelling and violence design. The latest installment of this periodic series celebrates its origins and the origins of all things.

Ghostlight's contribution is The House of Ideas: The Lost Scene that imagines a more violent end to the collaboration between Stan “The Man” Lee — writer, co-creator, self-positioned face of and greatest champion for Marvel Comics in the 1960’s and beyond — and Jack “The King” Kirby — his rough and tumble collaborator and arguably the greatest artist the genre has ever seen.

The piece, written by Mark Pracht and directed by Ensemble Member Chad wise, stars Bryan Breau, Megan Clarke and Brian Plocharczyk. The fight choreographer is Brian Plocharczyk.

Ghostlight Ensemble is excited to join The Factory Theatre for the revival of Fight Night — a violent cabaret celebrating the art of stage combat through original storytelling and violence design. The latest installment of this periodic series celebrates its origins and the origins of all things.

Ghostlight's contribution is The House of Ideas: The Lost Scene that imagines a more violent end to the collaboration between Stan “The Man” Lee — writer, co-creator, self-positioned face of and greatest champion for Marvel Comics in the 1960’s and beyond — and Jack “The King” Kirby — his rough and tumble collaborator and arguably the greatest artist the genre has ever seen.

The piece, written by Mark Pracht and directed by Ensemble Member Chad wise, stars Bryan Breau, Megan Clarke and Brian Plocharczyk. The fight choreographer is Brian Plocharczyk.

During the long nights of midwinter, join Ghostlight Ensemble and the Driehaus Museum by the fireplace(s) as we revive the Victorian tradition of telling ghost stories at Yuletide.

Adapted by Ensemble member Maria Burnham, Holiday Spirits: A Collection of Victorian Yuletide Ghost Stories is a multi-story and multi-storied immersive, site-specific adaptations of classic Victorian ghost stories.

Three distinct stories will unfold over three floors of the museum. Some seating will be provided, but be prepared to move with the actors as they uncover these otherworldly visitors.

The one-night event takes place at The Driehaus Museum (40 East Erie St., Chicago, IL 60611) at 6 p.m. on December 12, 2024.

Tethering In Wander Land by Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble is an artistic collaboration performance and art exhibition between 28 artists tethered together through creativity. Storytellers, choreographers and devised theater artists have created new work inspired by visual artists. Using the Red String theory as inspiration, they explore what connects people, artists, and communities.

The performance takes place Nov. 1-2 & Nov. 8-9 at 7:30 p.m. at The Auditorium at Ebenezer Lutheran Church (1650 W. Foster Avenue; Chicago, IL 60640)

Tethering In Wander Land includes performances by Ghostlight Ensemble Member Christine Marie.

Tethering In Wander Land by Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble is an artistic collaboration performance and art exhibition between 28 artists tethered together through creativity. Storytellers, choreographers and devised theater artists have created new work inspired by visual artists. Using the Red String theory as inspiration, they explore what connects people, artists, and communities.

The performance takes place Nov. 1-2 & Nov. 8-9 at 7:30 p.m. at The Auditorium at Ebenezer Lutheran Church (1650 W. Foster Avenue; Chicago, IL 60640)

Tethering In Wander Land includes performances by Ghostlight Ensemble Member Christine Marie.

Tethering In Wander Land by Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble is an artistic collaboration performance and art exhibition between 28 artists tethered together through creativity. Storytellers, choreographers and devised theater artists have created new work inspired by visual artists. Using the Red String theory as inspiration, they explore what connects people, artists, and communities.

The performance takes place Nov. 1-2 & Nov. 8-9 at 7:30 p.m. at The Auditorium at Ebenezer Lutheran Church (1650 W. Foster Avenue; Chicago, IL 60640)

Tethering In Wander Land includes performances by Ghostlight Ensemble Member Christine Marie.

Tethering In Wander Land by Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble is an artistic collaboration performance and art exhibition between 28 artists tethered together through creativity. Storytellers, choreographers and devised theater artists have created new work inspired by visual artists. Using the Red String theory as inspiration, they explore what connects people, artists, and communities.

The performance takes place Nov. 1-2 & Nov. 8-9 at 7:30 p.m. at The Auditorium at Ebenezer Lutheran Church (1650 W. Foster Avenue; Chicago, IL 60640)

Tethering In Wander Land includes performances by Ghostlight Ensemble Member Christine Marie.

As the Civil Rights movement is brewing in Montgomery, Alabama, a segregationist senator and the state librarian clash over the content of a children’s book about bunny rabbits. Meanwhile, a reunion of childhood friends — a Black man and a woman of white privilege — provides a private counterpoint to the public events swirling in the state capital. Political foes, childhood friends and one feisty children’s author inhabit a Deep South of the imagination that brims with humor, heartbreak and hope.

Inspired by true events, Alabama Story by Kenneth Jones is a drama about censorship, book banning and Civil Rights set within the framework of 1950s racial tensions, but look closer and you’ll see it’s really about the issues facing America today as book bans and book challenges overwhelm libraries and schools across the nation.

Alabama Story will take place Sept. 27-29 and Oct. 4-6, 2024, at After-Words Bookstore (23 E. Illinois St., Chicago) and Oct. 11-13 and Oct. 18-20, 2024, at Haymarket Books at Haymarket House (800 W Buena Ave, Chicago).

As the Civil Rights movement is brewing in Montgomery, Alabama, a segregationist senator and the state librarian clash over the content of a children’s book about bunny rabbits. Meanwhile, a reunion of childhood friends — a Black man and a woman of white privilege — provides a private counterpoint to the public events swirling in the state capital. Political foes, childhood friends and one feisty children’s author inhabit a Deep South of the imagination that brims with humor, heartbreak and hope.

Inspired by true events, Alabama Story by Kenneth Jones is a drama about censorship, book banning and Civil Rights set within the framework of 1950s racial tensions, but look closer and you’ll see it’s really about the issues facing America today as book bans and book challenges overwhelm libraries and schools across the nation.

Alabama Story will take place Sept. 27-29 and Oct. 4-6, 2024, at After-Words Bookstore (23 E. Illinois St., Chicago) and Oct. 11-13 and Oct. 18-20, 2024, at Haymarket Books at Haymarket House (800 W Buena Ave, Chicago).

As the Civil Rights movement is brewing in Montgomery, Alabama, a segregationist senator and the state librarian clash over the content of a children’s book about bunny rabbits. Meanwhile, a reunion of childhood friends — a Black man and a woman of white privilege — provides a private counterpoint to the public events swirling in the state capital. Political foes, childhood friends and one feisty children’s author inhabit a Deep South of the imagination that brims with humor, heartbreak and hope.

Inspired by true events, Alabama Story by Kenneth Jones is a drama about censorship, book banning and Civil Rights set within the framework of 1950s racial tensions, but look closer and you’ll see it’s really about the issues facing America today as book bans and book challenges overwhelm libraries and schools across the nation.

Alabama Story will take place Sept. 27-29 and Oct. 4-6, 2024, at After-Words Bookstore (23 E. Illinois St., Chicago) and Oct. 11-13 and Oct. 18-20, 2024, at Haymarket Books at Haymarket House (800 W Buena Ave, Chicago).

As the Civil Rights movement is brewing in Montgomery, Alabama, a segregationist senator and the state librarian clash over the content of a children’s book about bunny rabbits. Meanwhile, a reunion of childhood friends — a Black man and a woman of white privilege — provides a private counterpoint to the public events swirling in the state capital. Political foes, childhood friends and one feisty children’s author inhabit a Deep South of the imagination that brims with humor, heartbreak and hope.

Inspired by true events, Alabama Story by Kenneth Jones is a drama about censorship, book banning and Civil Rights set within the framework of 1950s racial tensions, but look closer and you’ll see it’s really about the issues facing America today as book bans and book challenges overwhelm libraries and schools across the nation.

Alabama Story will take place Sept. 27-29 and Oct. 4-6, 2024, at After-Words Bookstore (23 E. Illinois St., Chicago) and Oct. 11-13 and Oct. 18-20, 2024, at Haymarket Books at Haymarket House (800 W Buena Ave, Chicago).

Join Ghostlight Ensemble and the Chicago History Museum as we celebrate Spooky Season at CHM with a screening of the Chicago-based horror film Child’s Play (1988, dir. Tom Holland).  

Following the film, Ghostlight will provide some spooky-themed trivia about other horror movies set in Chicago and between each round, actors will perform live reenactments of scenes from these movies on stage! Prizes will be awarded to trivia winners. 

Child’s Play is rated R for violence, strong language, and frightening and intense scenes. Visitors must be 17 years of age or older or accompanied by a parent or guardian who is at least age 25. Seating will be first come, first served.  

Learn more on the Chicago History Museum website.

As the Civil Rights movement is brewing in Montgomery, Alabama, a segregationist senator and the state librarian clash over the content of a children’s book about bunny rabbits. Meanwhile, a reunion of childhood friends — a Black man and a woman of white privilege — provides a private counterpoint to the public events swirling in the state capital. Political foes, childhood friends and one feisty children’s author inhabit a Deep South of the imagination that brims with humor, heartbreak and hope.

Inspired by true events, Alabama Story by Kenneth Jones is a drama about censorship, book banning and Civil Rights set within the framework of 1950s racial tensions, but look closer and you’ll see it’s really about the issues facing America today as book bans and book challenges overwhelm libraries and schools across the nation.

Alabama Story will take place Sept. 27-29 and Oct. 4-6, 2024, at After-Words Bookstore (23 E. Illinois St., Chicago) and Oct. 11-13 and Oct. 18-20, 2024, at Haymarket Books at Haymarket House (800 W Buena Ave, Chicago).

As the Civil Rights movement is brewing in Montgomery, Alabama, a segregationist senator and the state librarian clash over the content of a children’s book about bunny rabbits. Meanwhile, a reunion of childhood friends — a Black man and a woman of white privilege — provides a private counterpoint to the public events swirling in the state capital. Political foes, childhood friends and one feisty children’s author inhabit a Deep South of the imagination that brims with humor, heartbreak and hope.

Inspired by true events, Alabama Story by Kenneth Jones is a drama about censorship, book banning and Civil Rights set within the framework of 1950s racial tensions, but look closer and you’ll see it’s really about the issues facing America today as book bans and book challenges overwhelm libraries and schools across the nation.

Alabama Story will take place Sept. 27-29 and Oct. 4-6, 2024, at After-Words Bookstore (23 E. Illinois St., Chicago) and Oct. 11-13 and Oct. 18-20, 2024, at Haymarket Books at Haymarket House (800 W Buena Ave, Chicago).

As the Civil Rights movement is brewing in Montgomery, Alabama, a segregationist senator and the state librarian clash over the content of a children’s book about bunny rabbits. Meanwhile, a reunion of childhood friends — a Black man and a woman of white privilege — provides a private counterpoint to the public events swirling in the state capital. Political foes, childhood friends and one feisty children’s author inhabit a Deep South of the imagination that brims with humor, heartbreak and hope.

Inspired by true events, Alabama Story by Kenneth Jones is a drama about censorship, book banning and Civil Rights set within the framework of 1950s racial tensions, but look closer and you’ll see it’s really about the issues facing America today as book bans and book challenges overwhelm libraries and schools across the nation.

Alabama Story will take place Sept. 27-29 and Oct. 4-6, 2024, at After-Words Bookstore (23 E. Illinois St., Chicago) and Oct. 11-13 and Oct. 18-20, 2024, at Haymarket Books at Haymarket House (800 W Buena Ave, Chicago).

As the Civil Rights movement is brewing in Montgomery, Alabama, a segregationist senator and the state librarian clash over the content of a children’s book about bunny rabbits. Meanwhile, a reunion of childhood friends — a Black man and a woman of white privilege — provides a private counterpoint to the public events swirling in the state capital. Political foes, childhood friends and one feisty children’s author inhabit a Deep South of the imagination that brims with humor, heartbreak and hope.

Inspired by true events, Alabama Story by Kenneth Jones is a drama about censorship, book banning and Civil Rights set within the framework of 1950s racial tensions, but look closer and you’ll see it’s really about the issues facing America today as book bans and book challenges overwhelm libraries and schools across the nation.

Alabama Story will take place Sept. 27-29 and Oct. 4-6, 2024, at After-Words Bookstore (23 E. Illinois St., Chicago) and Oct. 11-13 and Oct. 18-20, 2024, at Haymarket Books at Haymarket House (800 W Buena Ave, Chicago).

As the Civil Rights movement is brewing in Montgomery, Alabama, a segregationist senator and the state librarian clash over the content of a children’s book about bunny rabbits. Meanwhile, a reunion of childhood friends — a Black man and a woman of white privilege — provides a private counterpoint to the public events swirling in the state capital. Political foes, childhood friends and one feisty children’s author inhabit a Deep South of the imagination that brims with humor, heartbreak and hope.

Inspired by true events, Alabama Story by Kenneth Jones is a drama about censorship, book banning and Civil Rights set within the framework of 1950s racial tensions, but look closer and you’ll see it’s really about the issues facing America today as book bans and book challenges overwhelm libraries and schools across the nation.

Alabama Story will take place Sept. 27-29 and Oct. 4-6, 2024, at After-Words Bookstore (23 E. Illinois St., Chicago) and Oct. 11-13 and Oct. 18-20, 2024, at Haymarket Books at Haymarket House (800 W Buena Ave, Chicago).

As the Civil Rights movement is brewing in Montgomery, Alabama, a segregationist senator and the state librarian clash over the content of a children’s book about bunny rabbits. Meanwhile, a reunion of childhood friends — a Black man and a woman of white privilege — provides a private counterpoint to the public events swirling in the state capital. Political foes, childhood friends and one feisty children’s author inhabit a Deep South of the imagination that brims with humor, heartbreak and hope.

Inspired by true events, Alabama Story by Kenneth Jones is a drama about censorship, book banning and Civil Rights set within the framework of 1950s racial tensions, but look closer and you’ll see it’s really about the issues facing America today as book bans and book challenges overwhelm libraries and schools across the nation.

Alabama Story will take place Sept. 27-29 and Oct. 4-6, 2024, at After-Words Bookstore (23 E. Illinois St., Chicago) and Oct. 11-13 and Oct. 18-20, 2024, at Haymarket Books at Haymarket House (800 W Buena Ave, Chicago).

As the Civil Rights movement is brewing in Montgomery, Alabama, a segregationist senator and the state librarian clash over the content of a children’s book about bunny rabbits. Meanwhile, a reunion of childhood friends — a Black man and a woman of white privilege — provides a private counterpoint to the public events swirling in the state capital. Political foes, childhood friends and one feisty children’s author inhabit a Deep South of the imagination that brims with humor, heartbreak and hope.

Inspired by true events, Alabama Story by Kenneth Jones is a drama about censorship, book banning and Civil Rights set within the framework of 1950s racial tensions, but look closer and you’ll see it’s really about the issues facing America today as book bans and book challenges overwhelm libraries and schools across the nation.

Alabama Story will take place Sept. 27-29 and Oct. 4-6, 2024, at After-Words Bookstore (23 E. Illinois St., Chicago) and Oct. 11-13 and Oct. 18-20, 2024, at Haymarket Books at Haymarket House (800 W Buena Ave, Chicago).

As the Civil Rights movement is brewing in Montgomery, Alabama, a segregationist senator and the state librarian clash over the content of a children’s book about bunny rabbits. Meanwhile, a reunion of childhood friends — a Black man and a woman of white privilege — provides a private counterpoint to the public events swirling in the state capital. Political foes, childhood friends and one feisty children’s author inhabit a Deep South of the imagination that brims with humor, heartbreak and hope.

Inspired by true events, Alabama Story by Kenneth Jones is a drama about censorship, book banning and Civil Rights set within the framework of 1950s racial tensions, but look closer and you’ll see it’s really about the issues facing America today as book bans and book challenges overwhelm libraries and schools across the nation.

Alabama Story will take place Sept. 27-29 and Oct. 4-6, 2024, at After-Words Bookstore (23 E. Illinois St., Chicago) and Oct. 11-13 and Oct. 18-20, 2024, at Haymarket Books at Haymarket House (800 W Buena Ave, Chicago).

The Br!NK New Play Festival celebrates and develops the work of Midwestern women playwrights. The Renaissance Theaterworks new play festival is unlike a traditional theatrical evening. These staged-readings are focused on the playwright’s work and audience members are encouraged to provide feedback during guided talk-back sessions. Playwrights have the opportunity to meet the actors and directors and mingle with a community passionate about creating and enjoying theatrical works.

Br!NK New Play Festival weekend includes performances of Br!NK Br!efs — a collection of fully-staged 10-minute plays. The festival takes place on May 18 & 19, 2024, at The Baumgartner Center for Dance (128 N Jackson St, Milwaukee, WI 53202).

Ensemble Member Maria Burnham has a play that is part of the BR!NK Br!efs — THE AIR B&B OF BROKEN RELATIONSHIPS. Playing both days of the festival.

Improvised Jane Austen tells a tale, on the spot, in the style of the most beloved 19th century authoress.

The women and men of Jane Austen's fiction are just trying to laugh, love and live their true selves within the stifling manners of Regency-era England. It’s fertile ground for comedy with heart and bite — and without a script.

Ghostlight Ensemble Member Holly Robison is a member of Improvised Jane Austen.

General Admission: $20 at the door
CHICAGO THEATER WEEK! DISCOUNT TICKETS WITH CODE: CTW24
iO Theater
In the Weed Cabaret
1501 N Kingsbury Street
Chicago, IL 60642

Improvised Jane Austen tells a tale, on the spot, in the style of the most beloved 19th century authoress.

The women and men of Jane Austen's fiction are just trying to laugh, love and live their true selves within the stifling manners of Regency-era England. It’s fertile ground for comedy with heart and bite — and without a script.

Ghostlight Ensemble Member Holly Robison is a member of Improvised Jane Austen.

General Admission: $20 at the door
CHICAGO THEATER WEEK! DISCOUNT TICKETS WITH CODE: CTW24
iO Theater
In the Weed Cabaret
1501 N Kingsbury Street
Chicago, IL 60642

Improvised Jane Austen tells a tale, on the spot, in the style of the most beloved 19th century authoress.

The women and men of Jane Austen's fiction are just trying to laugh, love and live their true selves within the stifling manners of Regency-era England. It’s fertile ground for comedy with heart and bite — and without a script.

Ghostlight Ensemble Member Holly Robison is a member of Improvised Jane Austen.

General Admission: $20 at the door
CHICAGO THEATER WEEK! DISCOUNT TICKETS WITH CODE: CTW24
iO Theater
In the Weed Cabaret
1501 N Kingsbury Street
Chicago, IL 60642

Improvised Jane Austen tells a tale, on the spot, in the style of the most beloved 19th century authoress.

The women and men of Jane Austen's fiction are just trying to laugh, love and live their true selves within the stifling manners of Regency-era England. It’s fertile ground for comedy with heart and bite — and without a script.

Ghostlight Ensemble Member Holly Robison is a member of Improvised Jane Austen.

General Admission: $20 at the door
CHICAGO THEATER WEEK! DISCOUNT TICKETS WITH CODE: CTW24
iO Theater
In the Weed Cabaret
1501 N Kingsbury Street
Chicago, IL 60642

Improvised Jane Austen tells a tale, on the spot, in the style of the most beloved 19th century authoress.

The women and men of Jane Austen's fiction are just trying to laugh, love and live their true selves within the stifling manners of Regency-era England. It’s fertile ground for comedy with heart and bite — and without a script.

Ghostlight Ensemble Member Holly Robison is a member of Improvised Jane Austen.

General Admission: $20 at the door
CHICAGO THEATER WEEK! DISCOUNT TICKETS WITH CODE: CTW24
iO Theater
In the Weed Cabaret
1501 N Kingsbury Street
Chicago, IL 60642

Improvised Jane Austen tells a tale, on the spot, in the style of the most beloved 19th century authoress.

The women and men of Jane Austen's fiction are just trying to laugh, love and live their true selves within the stifling manners of Regency-era England. It’s fertile ground for comedy with heart and bite — and without a script.

Ghostlight Ensemble Member Holly Robison is a member of Improvised Jane Austen.

General Admission: $20 at the door
CHICAGO THEATER WEEK! DISCOUNT TICKETS WITH CODE: CTW24
iO Theater
In the Weed Cabaret
1501 N Kingsbury Street
Chicago, IL 60642

Improvised Jane Austen tells a tale, on the spot, in the style of the most beloved 19th century authoress.

The women and men of Jane Austen's fiction are just trying to laugh, love and live their true selves within the stifling manners of Regency-era England. It’s fertile ground for comedy with heart and bite — and without a script.

Ghostlight Ensemble Member Holly Robison is a member of Improvised Jane Austen.

General Admission: $20 at the door
CHICAGO THEATER WEEK! DISCOUNT TICKETS WITH CODE: CTW24
iO Theater
In the Weed Cabaret
1501 N Kingsbury Street
Chicago, IL 60642

Improvised Jane Austen tells a tale, on the spot, in the style of the most beloved 19th century authoress.

The women and men of Jane Austen's fiction are just trying to laugh, love and live their true selves within the stifling manners of Regency-era England. It’s fertile ground for comedy with heart and bite — and without a script.

Ghostlight Ensemble Member Holly Robison is a member of Improvised Jane Austen.

General Admission: $20 at the door
iO Theater
In the Weed Cabaret
1501 N Kingsbury Street
Chicago, IL 60642

Improvised Jane Austen tells a tale, on the spot, in the style of the most beloved 19th century authoress.

The women and men of Jane Austen's fiction are just trying to laugh, love and live their true selves within the stifling manners of Regency-era England. It’s fertile ground for comedy with heart and bite — and without a script.

Ghostlight Ensemble Member Holly Robison is a member of Improvised Jane Austen.

General Admission: $20 at the door
CHICAGO THEATER WEEK! DISCOUNT TICKETS WITH CODE: CTW24
iO Theater
In the Weed Cabaret
1501 N Kingsbury Street
Chicago, IL 60642