LOOKINGGLASS THEATRE COMPANYBUY TICKETSSUBSCRIBEPLAYS & EVENTSPLAN YOUR VISITENSEMBLESUPPORT Recipient of the 2011 Tony Award for Outstanding Regional Theatre, Lookingglass Theatre Company is located inside the Water Tower Water Works building on the Magnificent Mile in Chicago. Guided by an artistic vision centered on the core values of collaboration, transformation, and invention, Lookingglass seeks to capture audiences’ imaginations leaving them changed, charged and empowered.

PLAYS & EVENTS

Plays & Events. Lookingglass Theatre Company is committed to the health and well-being of our audiences, artists, staff, and to mitigating the spread of the virus in our community. Based on the recommendations and policies of local and federal officials, and our own commitment to you, for whom we create, there are no firm dates for

our upcoming

CAMPS – LOOKINGGLASS THEATRE COMPANY Wondergglass Camp is the place to find out! Together, we’ll design a Chicago adventure, explore the deep sea, the expanse of the universe, get lost in a favorite fairy tale, and in the end, create an original theatrical work, through daily Zoom classes in storytelling, music, ANTI-RACISM, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION STATEMENT Representative (s) of staff will serve on a company accountability task force to ensure that Lookingglass’ Anti-Racism, Equity, and Inclusion Policy is upheld and maintained. IV. Production. We will incorporate Land Acknowledgement and Anti-Racism statements into first rehearsal, and first day of tech orientation.

DAVID SCHWIMMER

Born in New York and raised in Los Angeles, David Schwimmer trained at Northwestern University in Chicago. He is a co-founder of the Tony Award-winning Lookingglass Theatre Company, where he has acted in and directed many productions, including: The Jungle, Big Lake Big City, Trust, Our Town, West, The Master and Margarita, Eye of the Beholder, The Odyssey, The Idiot, Of One Blood, and his

MICHAEL HUEY

Michael Huey has composed music and designed sound for over 60 theatrical productions across the Chicago area and abroad. Michael has a long running history with Lookingglass Theatre Company, Steppenwolf Theatre Company, Sideshow Theatre Company, Adventure Stage Chicago, Filament Theatre Company, Bros do Prose, North Park University, and

many more.

RIGABILITY INC.

Rigability Inc., is Isaac Schoepp (he/him/his), specializing in safely and creatively flying people and things. Previous rigging design credits at Lookingglass include: Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, The Steadfast Tin Soldier, 20,000 Leagues Under the Seas, Hard Times, and Moby Dick (Jeff Award-Artistic Specialization); Isaac is a proud Associate Artist with The Actors Gymnasium and serves as GREG CLAUS – LOOKINGGLASS THEATRE COMPANY Greg Claus serves as Deputy District Director for Congressman Brad Schneider, who represents parts of Cook and Lake Counties. In this role, Greg manages constituent outreach and coordinates federal grants for Illinois’s Tenth Congressional District. Previously, he worked as the Finance Director and later as the Deputy Manager for Brad LEE GOLUB – LOOKINGGLASS THEATRE COMPANY A dynamic and seasoned real estate executive, Lee Golub is Executive Vice President of Golub & Company and has overall responsibility for the firm’s U.S. operations. With experience spanning more than three decades and all facets of commercial real estate, Lee brings a strategic and comprehensive approach to his oversight of Golub’s

real

THE GREAT FIRE

February 1 - March 15, 1999 It has been one of the hottest, driest autumns on record, and now a strong wind blows from the Southwest. At 9:40 pm, the Chicago Fire Department gets their first report of a small blaze on the city’s southwest side. Soon there is no stopping the Great Chicago Fire until it finally runs out of things to burn. In one night, the very rich, the very poor, and LOOKINGGLASS THEATRE COMPANYBUY TICKETSSUBSCRIBEPLAYS & EVENTSPLAN YOUR VISITENSEMBLESUPPORT Recipient of the 2011 Tony Award for Outstanding Regional Theatre, Lookingglass Theatre Company is located inside the Water Tower Water Works building on the Magnificent Mile in Chicago. Guided by an artistic vision centered on the core values of collaboration, transformation, and invention, Lookingglass seeks to capture audiences’ imaginations leaving them changed, charged and empowered.

PLAYS & EVENTS

Plays & Events. Lookingglass Theatre Company is committed to the health and well-being of our audiences, artists, staff, and to mitigating the spread of the virus in our community. Based on the recommendations and policies of local and federal officials, and our own commitment to you, for whom we create, there are no firm dates for

our upcoming

CAMPS – LOOKINGGLASS THEATRE COMPANY Wondergglass Camp is the place to find out! Together, we’ll design a Chicago adventure, explore the deep sea, the expanse of the universe, get lost in a favorite fairy tale, and in the end, create an original theatrical work, through daily Zoom classes in storytelling, music, ANTI-RACISM, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION STATEMENT Representative (s) of staff will serve on a company accountability task force to ensure that Lookingglass’ Anti-Racism, Equity, and Inclusion Policy is upheld and maintained. IV. Production. We will incorporate Land Acknowledgement and Anti-Racism statements into first rehearsal, and first day of tech orientation.

DAVID SCHWIMMER

Born in New York and raised in Los Angeles, David Schwimmer trained at Northwestern University in Chicago. He is a co-founder of the Tony Award-winning Lookingglass Theatre Company, where he has acted in and directed many productions, including: The Jungle, Big Lake Big City, Trust, Our Town, West, The Master and Margarita, Eye of the Beholder, The Odyssey, The Idiot, Of One Blood, and his

MICHAEL HUEY

Michael Huey has composed music and designed sound for over 60 theatrical productions across the Chicago area and abroad. Michael has a long running history with Lookingglass Theatre Company, Steppenwolf Theatre Company, Sideshow Theatre Company, Adventure Stage Chicago, Filament Theatre Company, Bros do Prose, North Park University, and

many more.

RIGABILITY INC.

Rigability Inc., is Isaac Schoepp (he/him/his), specializing in safely and creatively flying people and things. Previous rigging design credits at Lookingglass include: Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, The Steadfast Tin Soldier, 20,000 Leagues Under the Seas, Hard Times, and Moby Dick (Jeff Award-Artistic Specialization); Isaac is a proud Associate Artist with The Actors Gymnasium and serves as GREG CLAUS – LOOKINGGLASS THEATRE COMPANY Greg Claus serves as Deputy District Director for Congressman Brad Schneider, who represents parts of Cook and Lake Counties. In this role, Greg manages constituent outreach and coordinates federal grants for Illinois’s Tenth Congressional District. Previously, he worked as the Finance Director and later as the Deputy Manager for Brad LEE GOLUB – LOOKINGGLASS THEATRE COMPANY A dynamic and seasoned real estate executive, Lee Golub is Executive Vice President of Golub & Company and has overall responsibility for the firm’s U.S. operations. With experience spanning more than three decades and all facets of commercial real estate, Lee brings a strategic and comprehensive approach to his oversight of Golub’s

real

THE GREAT FIRE

February 1 - March 15, 1999 It has been one of the hottest, driest autumns on record, and now a strong wind blows from the Southwest. At 9:40 pm, the Chicago Fire Department gets their first report of a small blaze on the city’s southwest side. Soon there is no stopping the Great Chicago Fire until it finally runs out of things to burn. In one night, the very rich, the very poor, and ABOUT – LOOKINGGLASS THEATRE COMPANY Founded in 1988 by graduates of Northwestern University, Lookingglass Theatre Company is a nationwide leader in the creation and presentation of new, cutting-edge theatrical works and in sharing its ensemble-based theatrical techniques with Chicago-area students and teachers through Education and Community Programs. UNGALA – LOOKINGGLASS THEATRE COMPANY A one-of-a-kind experience brought to you by a one-in-a-million theatre companyand you don’t even have to be there in person! It’s the 2021 gglassquerade unGALA, a virtual event in support of the Tony Award-winning Lookingglass Theatre Company. Stay home, stay safe, stay cozy, and all the while, sustain America’s most innovative ensemble-based theatre. We’ll bring

TEACHING ARTISTS

Anthony has been a Teaching Artist with Lookingglass since 2015. David is a founding Ensemble Member of Lookingglass and has performed, designed and directed with the company since 1988. Louise is an actor and director and joined the Ensemble in 2016. Theatre-Maker: Director, Actor & Teaching Artist. TEAMS – PAGE 21 – LOOKINGGLASS THEATRE COMPANY Theatre & Box Office 821 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611 312.337.0665. Mailing Address 3320 W Foster #102, Chicago, IL 60625 773.477.9257. Designed and powered by The Venture Platform. PAST PLAYS – LOOKINGGLASS THEATRE COMPANY Theatre & Box Office 821 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611 312.337.0665. Mailing Address 3320 W Foster #102, Chicago, IL 60625 773.477.9257. Designed and powered by The Venture Platform.

TICKET DONATIONS

Lookingglass Theatre Company is pleased to review requests for ticket donations to non-profit organizations. It is Lookingglass’ policy to donate tickets upon request to organizations with a non-profit 501(c) 3 tax ID number within the Chicago city limits. SUMMER CAMP ON THE LAKE Summer Camp on the Lake (SCOL) meets Monday through Friday, from 9:30AM – 3:30PM in Hyde Park. The maximum enrollment for Summer Camp on the Lake is 65 students. Students are divided into four groups, according to grade level; group sizes differ each year, and are typically comprised of 16-17 students per group. LEE GOLUB – LOOKINGGLASS THEATRE COMPANY A dynamic and seasoned real estate executive, Lee Golub is Executive Vice President of Golub & Company and has overall responsibility for the firm’s U.S. operations. With experience spanning more than three decades and all facets of commercial real estate, Lee brings a strategic and comprehensive approach to his oversight of Golub’s

real

GREG CLAUS – LOOKINGGLASS THEATRE COMPANY Greg Claus serves as Deputy District Director for Congressman Brad Schneider, who represents parts of Cook and Lake Counties. In this role, Greg manages constituent outreach and coordinates federal grants for Illinois’s Tenth Congressional District. Previously, he worked as the Finance Director and later as the Deputy Manager for Brad

CORDELIA DEWDNEY

Cordelia Dewdney is a Chicago-based actor and graduate of Northwestern University where she studied Theatre and English Literature. Previous Lookingglass credits include the national tour of Moby Dick as well as the 2017 production, Hard Times, and Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein which recently closed at the McCarter Theatre Center in Princeton, NJ. . Working with Lookingglass has simultaneously LOOKINGGLASS THEATRE COMPANYBUY TICKETSSUBSCRIBEPLAYS & EVENTSPLAN YOUR VISITENSEMBLESUPPORT Recipient of the 2011 Tony Award for Outstanding Regional Theatre, Lookingglass Theatre Company is located inside the Water Tower Water Works building on the Magnificent Mile in Chicago. Guided by an artistic vision centered on the core values of collaboration, transformation, and invention, Lookingglass seeks to capture audiences’ imaginations leaving them changed, charged and empowered.

PLAYS & EVENTS

Plays & Events. Lookingglass Theatre Company is committed to the health and well-being of our audiences, artists, staff, and to mitigating the spread of the virus in our community. Based on the recommendations and policies of local and federal officials, and our own commitment to you, for whom we create, there are no firm dates for

our upcoming

ANTI-RACISM, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION STATEMENT Representative (s) of staff will serve on a company accountability task force to ensure that Lookingglass’ Anti-Racism, Equity, and Inclusion Policy is upheld and maintained. IV. Production. We will incorporate Land Acknowledgement and Anti-Racism statements into first rehearsal, and first day of tech orientation. CAMPS – LOOKINGGLASS THEATRE COMPANY Wondergglass Camp is the place to find out! Together, we’ll design a Chicago adventure, explore the deep sea, the expanse of the universe, get lost in a favorite fairy tale, and in the end, create an original theatrical work, through daily Zoom classes in storytelling, music, GREG CLAUS – LOOKINGGLASS THEATRE COMPANY Greg Claus serves as Deputy District Director for Congressman Brad Schneider, who represents parts of Cook and Lake Counties. In this role, Greg manages constituent outreach and coordinates federal grants for Illinois’s Tenth Congressional District. Previously, he worked as the Finance Director and later as the Deputy Manager for Brad SUMMER CAMP ON THE LAKE Summer Camp on the Lake (SCOL) meets Monday through Friday, from 9:30AM – 3:30PM in Hyde Park. The maximum enrollment for Summer Camp on the Lake is 65 students. Students are divided into four groups, according to grade level; group sizes differ each year, and are typically comprised of 16-17 students per group.

MICHAEL HUEY

Michael Huey has composed music and designed sound for over 60 theatrical productions across the Chicago area and abroad. Michael has a long running history with Lookingglass Theatre Company, Steppenwolf Theatre Company, Sideshow Theatre Company, Adventure Stage Chicago, Filament Theatre Company, Bros do Prose, North Park University, and

many more.

RIGABILITY INC.

Rigability Inc., is Isaac Schoepp (he/him/his), specializing in safely and creatively flying people and things. Previous rigging design credits at Lookingglass include: Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, The Steadfast Tin Soldier, 20,000 Leagues Under the Seas, Hard Times, and Moby Dick (Jeff Award-Artistic Specialization); Isaac is a proud Associate Artist with The Actors Gymnasium and serves as LEE GOLUB – LOOKINGGLASS THEATRE COMPANY A dynamic and seasoned real estate executive, Lee Golub is Executive Vice President of Golub & Company and has overall responsibility for the firm’s U.S. operations. With experience spanning more than three decades and all facets of commercial real estate, Lee brings a strategic and comprehensive approach to his oversight of Golub’s

real

THE GREAT FIRE

February 1 - March 15, 1999 It has been one of the hottest, driest autumns on record, and now a strong wind blows from the Southwest. At 9:40 pm, the Chicago Fire Department gets their first report of a small blaze on the city’s southwest side. Soon there is no stopping the Great Chicago Fire until it finally runs out of things to burn. In one night, the very rich, the very poor, and LOOKINGGLASS THEATRE COMPANYBUY TICKETSSUBSCRIBEPLAYS & EVENTSPLAN YOUR VISITENSEMBLESUPPORT Recipient of the 2011 Tony Award for Outstanding Regional Theatre, Lookingglass Theatre Company is located inside the Water Tower Water Works building on the Magnificent Mile in Chicago. Guided by an artistic vision centered on the core values of collaboration, transformation, and invention, Lookingglass seeks to capture audiences’ imaginations leaving them changed, charged and empowered.

PLAYS & EVENTS

Plays & Events. Lookingglass Theatre Company is committed to the health and well-being of our audiences, artists, staff, and to mitigating the spread of the virus in our community. Based on the recommendations and policies of local and federal officials, and our own commitment to you, for whom we create, there are no firm dates for

our upcoming

ANTI-RACISM, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION STATEMENT Representative (s) of staff will serve on a company accountability task force to ensure that Lookingglass’ Anti-Racism, Equity, and Inclusion Policy is upheld and maintained. IV. Production. We will incorporate Land Acknowledgement and Anti-Racism statements into first rehearsal, and first day of tech orientation. CAMPS – LOOKINGGLASS THEATRE COMPANY Wondergglass Camp is the place to find out! Together, we’ll design a Chicago adventure, explore the deep sea, the expanse of the universe, get lost in a favorite fairy tale, and in the end, create an original theatrical work, through daily Zoom classes in storytelling, music, GREG CLAUS – LOOKINGGLASS THEATRE COMPANY Greg Claus serves as Deputy District Director for Congressman Brad Schneider, who represents parts of Cook and Lake Counties. In this role, Greg manages constituent outreach and coordinates federal grants for Illinois’s Tenth Congressional District. Previously, he worked as the Finance Director and later as the Deputy Manager for Brad SUMMER CAMP ON THE LAKE Summer Camp on the Lake (SCOL) meets Monday through Friday, from 9:30AM – 3:30PM in Hyde Park. The maximum enrollment for Summer Camp on the Lake is 65 students. Students are divided into four groups, according to grade level; group sizes differ each year, and are typically comprised of 16-17 students per group.

MICHAEL HUEY

Michael Huey has composed music and designed sound for over 60 theatrical productions across the Chicago area and abroad. Michael has a long running history with Lookingglass Theatre Company, Steppenwolf Theatre Company, Sideshow Theatre Company, Adventure Stage Chicago, Filament Theatre Company, Bros do Prose, North Park University, and

many more.

RIGABILITY INC.

Rigability Inc., is Isaac Schoepp (he/him/his), specializing in safely and creatively flying people and things. Previous rigging design credits at Lookingglass include: Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, The Steadfast Tin Soldier, 20,000 Leagues Under the Seas, Hard Times, and Moby Dick (Jeff Award-Artistic Specialization); Isaac is a proud Associate Artist with The Actors Gymnasium and serves as LEE GOLUB – LOOKINGGLASS THEATRE COMPANY A dynamic and seasoned real estate executive, Lee Golub is Executive Vice President of Golub & Company and has overall responsibility for the firm’s U.S. operations. With experience spanning more than three decades and all facets of commercial real estate, Lee brings a strategic and comprehensive approach to his oversight of Golub’s

real

THE GREAT FIRE

February 1 - March 15, 1999 It has been one of the hottest, driest autumns on record, and now a strong wind blows from the Southwest. At 9:40 pm, the Chicago Fire Department gets their first report of a small blaze on the city’s southwest side. Soon there is no stopping the Great Chicago Fire until it finally runs out of things to burn. In one night, the very rich, the very poor, and ABOUT – LOOKINGGLASS THEATRE COMPANY Founded in 1988 by graduates of Northwestern University, Lookingglass Theatre Company is a nationwide leader in the creation and presentation of new, cutting-edge theatrical works and in sharing its ensemble-based theatrical techniques with Chicago-area students and teachers through Education and Community Programs. UNGALA – LOOKINGGLASS THEATRE COMPANY A one-of-a-kind experience brought to you by a one-in-a-million theatre companyand you don’t even have to be there in person! It’s the 2021 gglassquerade unGALA, a virtual event in support of the Tony Award-winning Lookingglass Theatre Company. Stay home, stay safe, stay cozy, and all the while, sustain America’s most innovative ensemble-based theatre. We’ll bring

TEACHING ARTISTS

Anthony has been a Teaching Artist with Lookingglass since 2015. David is a founding Ensemble Member of Lookingglass and has performed, designed and directed with the company since 1988. Louise is an actor and director and joined the Ensemble in 2016. Theatre-Maker: Director, Actor & Teaching Artist.

WORK WITH US

Lookingglass Theatre Company has opportunities for volunteer ushers at our performances through The Saints. saintschicago.org. 773.529.5510. To usher for Lookingglass, please contact: Carol Friedman.

usherCJF@gmail.com.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Theatre & Box Office 821 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611 312.337.0665. Mailing Address 3320 W Foster #102, Chicago, IL 60625 773.477.9257. Designed and powered by The Venture Platform. PAST PLAYS – LOOKINGGLASS THEATRE COMPANY 2011-12 Season. March 21 - April 29, 2012. EVENT DETAILS. MR. RICKEY CALLS A MEETING. 2011-12 Season. January 4 - February 19, 2012. EVENT

DETAILS.

DAVID SCHWIMMER

Born in New York and raised in Los Angeles, David Schwimmer trained at Northwestern University in Chicago. He is a co-founder of the Tony Award-winning Lookingglass Theatre Company, where he has acted in and directed many productions, including: The Jungle, Big Lake Big City, Trust, Our Town, West, The Master and Margarita, Eye of the Beholder, The Odyssey, The Idiot, Of One Blood, and his

HANNAH GOMEZ

Hannah Gomez is making her Lookingglass debut. Chicago credits include: Ortle in Goodman Theatre’s A Christmas Carol, Colleen/FBI Agent/Lisa in the Chicago premiere of Mr. Burns, A Post-Electric Play at Theater Wit, Maribel in Rivendell Theatre Ensemble’s Crooked (Equity Jeff Award Nomination for Best Actress in a Supporting Role), Cha-Cha in American Theater Company’s The Original

THE GREAT FIRE

February 1 - March 15, 1999 It has been one of the hottest, driest autumns on record, and now a strong wind blows from the Southwest. At 9:40 pm, the Chicago Fire Department gets their first report of a small blaze on the city’s southwest side. Soon there is no stopping the Great Chicago Fire until it finally runs out of things to burn. In one night, the very rich, the very poor, and

THE GREAT FIRE

September 21 – December 4, 2011 October 8, 1871 It has been one of the hottest, driest autumns on record, and now a strong wind blows from the Southwest. At 9:40PM, the Chicago Fire Department gets their first report of a small blaze on the city’s southwest side. Soon there is no stopping the Great Chicago Fire until it finally runs out of things to burn. In one night, the very rich, the LOOKINGGLASS THEATRE COMPANYBUY TICKETSSUBSCRIBEPLAYS & EVENTSPLAN YOUR VISITENSEMBLESUPPORT Recipient of the 2011 Tony Award for Outstanding Regional Theatre, Lookingglass Theatre Company is located inside the Water Tower Water Works building on the Magnificent Mile in Chicago. Guided by an artistic vision centered on the core values of collaboration, transformation, and invention, Lookingglass seeks to capture audiences’ imaginations leaving them changed, charged and empowered. ABOUT – LOOKINGGLASS THEATRE COMPANY Founded in 1988 by graduates of Northwestern University, Lookingglass Theatre Company is a nationwide leader in the creation and presentation of new, cutting-edge theatrical works and in sharing its ensemble-based theatrical techniques with Chicago-area students and teachers through Education and Community Programs.

TEACHING ARTISTS

Anthony has been a Teaching Artist with Lookingglass since 2015. David is a founding Ensemble Member of Lookingglass and has performed, designed and directed with the company since 1988. Louise is an actor and director and joined the Ensemble in 2016. Theatre-Maker: Director, Actor & Teaching Artist. CAMPS – LOOKINGGLASS THEATRE COMPANY Wondergglass Camp is the place to find out! Together, we’ll design a Chicago adventure, explore the deep sea, the expanse of the universe, get lost in a favorite fairy tale, and in the end, create an original theatrical work, through daily Zoom classes in storytelling, music, ANTI-RACISM, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION STATEMENT Representative (s) of staff will serve on a company accountability task force to ensure that Lookingglass’ Anti-Racism, Equity, and Inclusion Policy is upheld and maintained. IV. Production. We will incorporate Land Acknowledgement and Anti-Racism statements into first rehearsal, and first day of tech orientation. GREG CLAUS – LOOKINGGLASS THEATRE COMPANY Greg Claus serves as Deputy District Director for Congressman Brad Schneider, who represents parts of Cook and Lake Counties. In this role, Greg manages constituent outreach and coordinates federal grants for Illinois’s Tenth Congressional District. Previously, he worked as the Finance Director and later as the Deputy Manager for Brad SUMMER CAMP ON THE LAKE Summer Camp on the Lake (SCOL) meets Monday through Friday, from 9:30AM – 3:30PM in Hyde Park. The maximum enrollment for Summer Camp on the Lake is 65 students. Students are divided into four groups, according to grade level; group sizes differ each year, and are typically comprised of 16-17 students per group.

RIGABILITY INC.

Rigability Inc., is Isaac Schoepp (he/him/his), specializing in safely and creatively flying people and things. Previous rigging design credits at Lookingglass include: Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, The Steadfast Tin Soldier, 20,000 Leagues Under the Seas, Hard Times, and Moby Dick (Jeff Award-Artistic Specialization); Isaac is a proud Associate Artist with The Actors Gymnasium and serves as

MICHAEL HUEY

Michael Huey has composed music and designed sound for over 60 theatrical productions across the Chicago area and abroad. Michael has a long running history with Lookingglass Theatre Company, Steppenwolf Theatre Company, Sideshow Theatre Company, Adventure Stage Chicago, Filament Theatre Company, Bros do Prose, North Park University, and

many more.

LEE GOLUB – LOOKINGGLASS THEATRE COMPANY A dynamic and seasoned real estate executive, Lee Golub is Executive Vice President of Golub & Company and has overall responsibility for the firm’s U.S. operations. With experience spanning more than three decades and all facets of commercial real estate, Lee brings a strategic and comprehensive approach to his oversight of Golub’s

real

LOOKINGGLASS THEATRE COMPANYBUY TICKETSSUBSCRIBEPLAYS & EVENTSPLAN YOUR VISITENSEMBLESUPPORT Recipient of the 2011 Tony Award for Outstanding Regional Theatre, Lookingglass Theatre Company is located inside the Water Tower Water Works building on the Magnificent Mile in Chicago. Guided by an artistic vision centered on the core values of collaboration, transformation, and invention, Lookingglass seeks to capture audiences’ imaginations leaving them changed, charged and empowered. ABOUT – LOOKINGGLASS THEATRE COMPANY Founded in 1988 by graduates of Northwestern University, Lookingglass Theatre Company is a nationwide leader in the creation and presentation of new, cutting-edge theatrical works and in sharing its ensemble-based theatrical techniques with Chicago-area students and teachers through Education and Community Programs.

TEACHING ARTISTS

Anthony has been a Teaching Artist with Lookingglass since 2015. David is a founding Ensemble Member of Lookingglass and has performed, designed and directed with the company since 1988. Louise is an actor and director and joined the Ensemble in 2016. Theatre-Maker: Director, Actor & Teaching Artist. CAMPS – LOOKINGGLASS THEATRE COMPANY Wondergglass Camp is the place to find out! Together, we’ll design a Chicago adventure, explore the deep sea, the expanse of the universe, get lost in a favorite fairy tale, and in the end, create an original theatrical work, through daily Zoom classes in storytelling, music, ANTI-RACISM, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION STATEMENT Representative (s) of staff will serve on a company accountability task force to ensure that Lookingglass’ Anti-Racism, Equity, and Inclusion Policy is upheld and maintained. IV. Production. We will incorporate Land Acknowledgement and Anti-Racism statements into first rehearsal, and first day of tech orientation. GREG CLAUS – LOOKINGGLASS THEATRE COMPANY Greg Claus serves as Deputy District Director for Congressman Brad Schneider, who represents parts of Cook and Lake Counties. In this role, Greg manages constituent outreach and coordinates federal grants for Illinois’s Tenth Congressional District. Previously, he worked as the Finance Director and later as the Deputy Manager for Brad SUMMER CAMP ON THE LAKE Summer Camp on the Lake (SCOL) meets Monday through Friday, from 9:30AM – 3:30PM in Hyde Park. The maximum enrollment for Summer Camp on the Lake is 65 students. Students are divided into four groups, according to grade level; group sizes differ each year, and are typically comprised of 16-17 students per group.

RIGABILITY INC.

Rigability Inc., is Isaac Schoepp (he/him/his), specializing in safely and creatively flying people and things. Previous rigging design credits at Lookingglass include: Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, The Steadfast Tin Soldier, 20,000 Leagues Under the Seas, Hard Times, and Moby Dick (Jeff Award-Artistic Specialization); Isaac is a proud Associate Artist with The Actors Gymnasium and serves as

MICHAEL HUEY

Michael Huey has composed music and designed sound for over 60 theatrical productions across the Chicago area and abroad. Michael has a long running history with Lookingglass Theatre Company, Steppenwolf Theatre Company, Sideshow Theatre Company, Adventure Stage Chicago, Filament Theatre Company, Bros do Prose, North Park University, and

many more.

LEE GOLUB – LOOKINGGLASS THEATRE COMPANY A dynamic and seasoned real estate executive, Lee Golub is Executive Vice President of Golub & Company and has overall responsibility for the firm’s U.S. operations. With experience spanning more than three decades and all facets of commercial real estate, Lee brings a strategic and comprehensive approach to his oversight of Golub’s

real

PLAYS & EVENTS

Plays & Events. Lookingglass Theatre Company is committed to the health and well-being of our audiences, artists, staff, and to mitigating the spread of the virus in our community. Based on the recommendations and policies of local and federal officials, and our own commitment to you, for whom we create, there are no firm dates for

our upcoming

ENSEMBLE – LOOKINGGLASS THEATRE COMPANY Raymond Fox started working with Lookingglass in 1989 and became an Ensemble Member in 1996. Joy Gregory is a writer, producer, and founding Ensemble Member of Lookingglass. for the 2016-17 Season. Sylvia's passion is discovering new, innovative ways to bring circus physicality to theatrical productions. PAST PLAYS – LOOKINGGLASS THEATRE COMPANY Theatre & Box Office 821 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611 312.337.0665. Mailing Address 3320 W Foster #102, Chicago, IL 60625 773.477.9257. Designed and powered by The Venture Platform. TEAMS – PAGE 19 – LOOKINGGLASS THEATRE COMPANY Theatre & Box Office 821 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611 312.337.0665. Mailing Address 3320 W Foster #102, Chicago, IL 60625 773.477.9257. Designed and powered by The Venture Platform. SUMMER CAMP ON THE LAKE Summer Camp on the Lake (SCOL) meets Monday through Friday, from 9:30AM – 3:30PM in Hyde Park. The maximum enrollment for Summer Camp on the Lake is 65 students. Students are divided into four groups, according to grade level; group sizes differ each year, and are typically comprised of 16-17 students per group.

DAVID SCHWIMMER

Born in New York and raised in Los Angeles, David Schwimmer trained at Northwestern University in Chicago. He is a co-founder of the Tony Award-winning Lookingglass Theatre Company, where he has acted in and directed many productions, including: The Jungle, Big Lake Big City, Trust, Our Town, West, The Master and Margarita, Eye of the Beholder, The Odyssey, The Idiot, Of One Blood, and his

HANNAH GOMEZ

Hannah Gomez is making her Lookingglass debut. Chicago credits include: Ortle in Goodman Theatre’s A Christmas Carol, Colleen/FBI Agent/Lisa in the Chicago premiere of Mr. Burns, A Post-Electric Play at Theater Wit, Maribel in Rivendell Theatre Ensemble’s Crooked (Equity Jeff Award Nomination for Best Actress in a Supporting Role), Cha-Cha in American Theater Company’s The Original

CLAIRE WELLIN

Claire Wellin (Bobbie) is originally from North Dakota and now lives in Queens, NY after living and working in Chicago from 2009-2013. She leads the ghost folk band Youth in a Roman Field, which includes Eastland cast members Scott Stangland and Tiffany Topol.She is a also member of the Brooklyn-based indie rock band San Fermin and works as a freelance violinist, singer, and writer in the NYC

THE GREAT FIRE

February 1 - March 15, 1999 It has been one of the hottest, driest autumns on record, and now a strong wind blows from the Southwest. At 9:40 pm, the Chicago Fire Department gets their first report of a small blaze on the city’s southwest side. Soon there is no stopping the Great Chicago Fire until it finally runs out of things to burn. In one night, the very rich, the very poor, and

THE GREAT FIRE

September 21 – December 4, 2011 October 8, 1871 It has been one of the hottest, driest autumns on record, and now a strong wind blows from the Southwest. At 9:40PM, the Chicago Fire Department gets their first report of a small blaze on the city’s southwest side. Soon there is no stopping the Great Chicago Fire until it finally runs out of things to burn. In one night, the very rich, the LOOKINGGLASS THEATRE COMPANYBUY TICKETSSUBSCRIBEPLAYS & EVENTSPLAN YOUR VISITENSEMBLESUPPORT Recipient of the 2011 Tony Award for Outstanding Regional Theatre, Lookingglass Theatre Company is located inside the Water Tower Water Works building on the Magnificent Mile in Chicago. Guided by an artistic vision centered on the core values of collaboration, transformation, and invention, Lookingglass seeks to capture audiences’ imaginations leaving them changed, charged and empowered.

PLAYS & EVENTS

Plays & Events. Lookingglass Theatre Company is committed to the health and well-being of our audiences, artists, staff, and to mitigating the spread of the virus in our community. Based on the recommendations and policies of local and federal officials, and our own commitment to you, for whom we create, there are no firm dates for

our upcoming

CAMPS – LOOKINGGLASS THEATRE COMPANY Wondergglass Camp is the place to find out! Together, we’ll design a Chicago adventure, explore the deep sea, the expanse of the universe, get lost in a favorite fairy tale, and in the end, create an original theatrical work, through daily Zoom classes in storytelling, music, ANTI-RACISM, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION STATEMENT Representative (s) of staff will serve on a company accountability task force to ensure that Lookingglass’ Anti-Racism, Equity, and Inclusion Policy is upheld and maintained. IV. Production. We will incorporate Land Acknowledgement and Anti-Racism statements into first rehearsal, and first day of tech orientation.

WORK WITH US

Lookingglass Theatre Company has opportunities for volunteer ushers at our performances through The Saints. saintschicago.org. 773.529.5510. To usher for Lookingglass, please contact: Carol Friedman.

usherCJF@gmail.com.

GREG CLAUS – LOOKINGGLASS THEATRE COMPANY Greg Claus serves as Deputy District Director for Congressman Brad Schneider, who represents parts of Cook and Lake Counties. In this role, Greg manages constituent outreach and coordinates federal grants for Illinois’s Tenth Congressional District. Previously, he worked as the Finance Director and later as the Deputy Manager for Brad SUMMER CAMP ON THE LAKE Summer Camp on the Lake (SCOL) meets Monday through Friday, from 9:30AM – 3:30PM in Hyde Park. The maximum enrollment for Summer Camp on the Lake is 65 students. Students are divided into four groups, according to grade level; group sizes differ each year, and are typically comprised of 16-17 students per group.

MICHAEL HUEY

Michael Huey has composed music and designed sound for over 60 theatrical productions across the Chicago area and abroad. Michael has a long running history with Lookingglass Theatre Company, Steppenwolf Theatre Company, Sideshow Theatre Company, Adventure Stage Chicago, Filament Theatre Company, Bros do Prose, North Park University, and

many more.

RIGABILITY INC.

Rigability Inc., is Isaac Schoepp (he/him/his), specializing in safely and creatively flying people and things. Previous rigging design credits at Lookingglass include: Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, The Steadfast Tin Soldier, 20,000 Leagues Under the Seas, Hard Times, and Moby Dick (Jeff Award-Artistic Specialization); Isaac is a proud Associate Artist with The Actors Gymnasium and serves as LEE GOLUB – LOOKINGGLASS THEATRE COMPANY A dynamic and seasoned real estate executive, Lee Golub is Executive Vice President of Golub & Company and has overall responsibility for the firm’s U.S. operations. With experience spanning more than three decades and all facets of commercial real estate, Lee brings a strategic and comprehensive approach to his oversight of Golub’s

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LOOKINGGLASS THEATRE COMPANYBUY TICKETSSUBSCRIBEPLAYS & EVENTSPLAN YOUR VISITENSEMBLESUPPORT Recipient of the 2011 Tony Award for Outstanding Regional Theatre, Lookingglass Theatre Company is located inside the Water Tower Water Works building on the Magnificent Mile in Chicago. Guided by an artistic vision centered on the core values of collaboration, transformation, and invention, Lookingglass seeks to capture audiences’ imaginations leaving them changed, charged and empowered.

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Plays & Events. Lookingglass Theatre Company is committed to the health and well-being of our audiences, artists, staff, and to mitigating the spread of the virus in our community. Based on the recommendations and policies of local and federal officials, and our own commitment to you, for whom we create, there are no firm dates for

our upcoming

CAMPS – LOOKINGGLASS THEATRE COMPANY Wondergglass Camp is the place to find out! Together, we’ll design a Chicago adventure, explore the deep sea, the expanse of the universe, get lost in a favorite fairy tale, and in the end, create an original theatrical work, through daily Zoom classes in storytelling, music, ANTI-RACISM, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION STATEMENT Representative (s) of staff will serve on a company accountability task force to ensure that Lookingglass’ Anti-Racism, Equity, and Inclusion Policy is upheld and maintained. IV. Production. We will incorporate Land Acknowledgement and Anti-Racism statements into first rehearsal, and first day of tech orientation.

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Lookingglass Theatre Company has opportunities for volunteer ushers at our performances through The Saints. saintschicago.org. 773.529.5510. To usher for Lookingglass, please contact: Carol Friedman.

usherCJF@gmail.com.

GREG CLAUS – LOOKINGGLASS THEATRE COMPANY Greg Claus serves as Deputy District Director for Congressman Brad Schneider, who represents parts of Cook and Lake Counties. In this role, Greg manages constituent outreach and coordinates federal grants for Illinois’s Tenth Congressional District. Previously, he worked as the Finance Director and later as the Deputy Manager for Brad SUMMER CAMP ON THE LAKE Summer Camp on the Lake (SCOL) meets Monday through Friday, from 9:30AM – 3:30PM in Hyde Park. The maximum enrollment for Summer Camp on the Lake is 65 students. Students are divided into four groups, according to grade level; group sizes differ each year, and are typically comprised of 16-17 students per group.

MICHAEL HUEY

Michael Huey has composed music and designed sound for over 60 theatrical productions across the Chicago area and abroad. Michael has a long running history with Lookingglass Theatre Company, Steppenwolf Theatre Company, Sideshow Theatre Company, Adventure Stage Chicago, Filament Theatre Company, Bros do Prose, North Park University, and

many more.

RIGABILITY INC.

Rigability Inc., is Isaac Schoepp (he/him/his), specializing in safely and creatively flying people and things. Previous rigging design credits at Lookingglass include: Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, The Steadfast Tin Soldier, 20,000 Leagues Under the Seas, Hard Times, and Moby Dick (Jeff Award-Artistic Specialization); Isaac is a proud Associate Artist with The Actors Gymnasium and serves as LEE GOLUB – LOOKINGGLASS THEATRE COMPANY A dynamic and seasoned real estate executive, Lee Golub is Executive Vice President of Golub & Company and has overall responsibility for the firm’s U.S. operations. With experience spanning more than three decades and all facets of commercial real estate, Lee brings a strategic and comprehensive approach to his oversight of Golub’s

real

ABOUT – LOOKINGGLASS THEATRE COMPANY Founded in 1988 by graduates of Northwestern University, Lookingglass Theatre Company is a nationwide leader in the creation and presentation of new, cutting-edge theatrical works and in sharing its ensemble-based theatrical techniques with Chicago-area students and teachers through Education and Community Programs. UNGALA – LOOKINGGLASS THEATRE COMPANY A one-of-a-kind experience brought to you by a one-in-a-million theatre companyand you don’t even have to be there in person! It’s the 2021 gglassquerade unGALA, a virtual event in support of the Tony Award-winning Lookingglass Theatre Company. Stay home, stay safe, stay cozy, and all the while, sustain America’s most innovative ensemble-based theatre. We’ll bring

TEACHING ARTISTS

Anthony has been a Teaching Artist with Lookingglass since 2015. David is a founding Ensemble Member of Lookingglass and has performed, designed and directed with the company since 1988. Louise is an actor and director and joined the Ensemble in 2016. Theatre-Maker: Director, Actor & Teaching Artist. TEAMS – PAGE 20 – LOOKINGGLASS THEATRE COMPANY Theatre & Box Office 821 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611 312.337.0665. Mailing Address 3320 W Foster #102, Chicago, IL 60625 773.477.9257. Designed and powered by The Venture Platform.

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Theatre & Box Office 821 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611 312.337.0665. Mailing Address 3320 W Foster #102, Chicago, IL 60625 773.477.9257. Designed and powered by The Venture Platform. PAST PLAYS – LOOKINGGLASS THEATRE COMPANY 2011-12 Season. March 21 - April 29, 2012. EVENT DETAILS. MR. RICKEY CALLS A MEETING. 2011-12 Season. January 4 - February 19, 2012. EVENT

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RIGABILITY INC.

Rigability Inc., is Isaac Schoepp (he/him/his), specializing in safely and creatively flying people and things. Previous rigging design credits at Lookingglass include: Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, The Steadfast Tin Soldier, 20,000 Leagues Under the Seas, Hard Times, and Moby Dick (Jeff Award-Artistic Specialization); Isaac is a proud Associate Artist with The Actors Gymnasium and serves as

HANNAH GOMEZ

Hannah Gomez is making her Lookingglass debut. Chicago credits include: Ortle in Goodman Theatre’s A Christmas Carol, Colleen/FBI Agent/Lisa in the Chicago premiere of Mr. Burns, A Post-Electric Play at Theater Wit, Maribel in Rivendell Theatre Ensemble’s Crooked (Equity Jeff Award Nomination for Best Actress in a Supporting Role), Cha-Cha in American Theater Company’s The Original

THE GREAT FIRE

February 1 - March 15, 1999 It has been one of the hottest, driest autumns on record, and now a strong wind blows from the Southwest. At 9:40 pm, the Chicago Fire Department gets their first report of a small blaze on the city’s southwest side. Soon there is no stopping the Great Chicago Fire until it finally runs out of things to burn. In one night, the very rich, the very poor, and

THE GREAT FIRE

September 21 – December 4, 2011 October 8, 1871 It has been one of the hottest, driest autumns on record, and now a strong wind blows from the Southwest. At 9:40PM, the Chicago Fire Department gets their first report of a small blaze on the city’s southwest side. Soon there is no stopping the Great Chicago Fire until it finally runs out of things to burn. In one night, the very rich, the

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_Lookingglass Theatre Company is committed to the health and well-being of our audiences, artists, staff, and to mitigating the spread of the virus in our community. BASED ON THE RECOMMENDATIONS AND POLICIES OF LOCAL AND FEDERAL OFFICIALS, AND OUR OWN COMMITMENT TO YOU, FOR WHOM WE CREATE, THERE ARE NO FIRM DATES FOR OUR UPCOMING SEASON. Our team is continually assessing when it will be appropriate for all of us – you, our artists, our staff – to find one another again, and planning for how we can do so responsibly when that time comes. Thank you for your continued support and understanding as we navigate the turbid waters presented by current events._ KEEP CURIOUS WITH US WHILE AT HOME Each week, we’ll be releasing some digital delights via email and social media which we hope will keep Lookingglass close to your heart, until we can gather again in our story castle. Join us as we journey down the digital rabbit hole together…

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You are the key to sustaining our Company. The arts are critical at a time like this, and will be even more so when we emerge from this crisis. As a non-profit theatre, Lookingglass relies on your donations –now more than ever– to support our staff and artists, prepare for future seasons, and serve virtual audiences, students, teachers, and the

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