Congo Square Theatre Company

"Registrations for"Superior Self Tapes"are open! Join the talented and experienced Tracey N. Bonner for an in-depth look at how to enhance the overall quality of your tapes to make them stand out. You know the drill; visit the link below to register! " https://lnkd.in/e2MgZdH #CITI #acting #selftapes #chicago #theatre #chicagotheatre #blacktheatre

The Lorraine Hansberry commemoration starts TOMORROW! Join us at the Logan Center for the Arts (915 E 60th St) at 6pm for a conversation with Lynn Nottage, avery r. young, and Alison Saar on "Art as Place." We are so excited to be in the room with these groundbreaking artists, and we hope you'll join us! Click the link below for more information! https://lnkd.in/ghiSciey #lorrainehansberryinitiative #navypier #chicago #chicagoart #chicagotheatre #theatre #navypier #installation #celebration

The Lorraine Hansberry celebration is just around the corner! We are so excited to be in the lineup of an incredible array of artists and innovators coming together to honor a transformative poet, playwright, and activist. To find out more and join these conversations, click the link below! We'll see you there! #lorrainehansberryinitiative #navypier #chicago #chicagoart #chicagotheatre #theatre #navypier #installation #celebration https://lnkd.in/ghiSciey

It’s finally here!!! 👀 The XL Film Fest starts TODAY and we are honored to be apart of this celebration! Led by the founder of Creative Cypher and Congo Square Theatre partner Troy Pryor, this two weekend festival will showcase and uplift Black achievement in film! Catch Congo Square Theatre in the festival on Day 2 (August 16th) and Day 3 (August 17th) with screened excerpts from THE BLACKSiDE 🔥 From guest star appearances, to exclusive screenings, and community discussions with industry leaders, you won’t want to miss this historic event! Visit the link below for more information! https://lnkd.in/gTyAM8hD

We've got TWO acting courses lined up for the fall that you won’t want to miss! Starting off with one of our most popular offerings: CST Ensemble Member Tracey Bonner's "Superior Self Tapes" every Tuesday in September! In October we are joined by Morocco Omari with “On Camera Artistry.” Join CITI this fall to elevate your acting skills and take your career to the next level! Click the link below to register now! https://lnkd.in/e2MgZdH #CITI #acting #auditions #selftapes #courses #congosuaretheatre #blacktheatre #chicago

We are still on the hunt for a strong leader to fill our Executive Director role! If you are a visionary with a heart for community, we want to meet you! To submit your application visit the link below! https://lnkd.in/eHKf2um7 #executivedirector #chicago #theatre #congosquaretheatre

Here are some behind the scenes pictures from last week's International Black Theatre Festival! What an incredible gathering of transformative works and theatremakers. We were humbled to be joined by Donnita Hathaway, the daughter of Donny Hathaway; the legend who inspired "Twisted Melodies." Thank you for a humbling and beautiful experience! #IBTF #blacktheatre #chicago #Northcarolina #donnyhathaway #twistedmelodies #

We’re #hiring. Know anyone who might be interested?

Can you guess the theme of our next CITI Course with these emojis?! Visit the link for more information. https://lnkd.in/e2MgZdH Clue: Upon the stage, where roses fade and fall, A crown aloft, commands the hearts of all. With quill in hand, the stories come to life, Ink on scrolls, amid both joy and strife. Our host in crimson guides us through the play, Where timeless tales in Congo Square hold sway #blackentertainment #actingtraining #blackshakespeare #theatregames #playbill #blackentertainment #congosquaretheatre #allengilmore #theatreeducation #chi

What does Radical Community look like? This is a question we try to answer with every production, every partnership, and every program. For us this looks like working in harmony with our stakeholders and vulnerable populations to build safe and revolutionary spaces to gather, celebrate, and find community solutions and advocacy together. Join us and help us build the answer together. What does Radical Community look like to you? #RadicalCommunity