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SUMMARY:Marble- A Chicago Premiere by Marina Carr
DESCRIPTION:Marble follows two married couples\, Ben and Catherine\, and their friends Art and Anne\, whose comfortable lives begin to splinter after a shared dream triggers suspicion and desire. \nA surreal and haunting exploration of two couples whose lives collide through shared dreams\, this production anchors the company’s homecoming to the neighborhood where it was founded. \n“Marina Carr is one of Ireland’s most acclaimed contemporary playwrights\, known for her darkly lyrical language and bold reimagining of myth and tragedy.” \nMarble runs July 30-August 30th\, 2026 at The Kings Hall in The Copernicus Center \n5216 W. Lawrence Chicago\, IL 60630 \nDirected by Kay Martinovich \nFeaturing Gift Ensemble Members: Brittany Burch\, Cyd Blakewell\, Paul D’Addario\, and John Gawlik \nClick the link below for tickets
URL:https://thegifttheatre.org/event/marble-a-chicago-premiere-by-marina-carr-2/2026-08-13/
LOCATION:Copernicus Center- King’s Hall\, 5216 W. Lawrence\, Chicago\, IL\, 60630\, United States
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SUMMARY:Marble- A Chicago Premiere by Marina Carr
DESCRIPTION:Marble follows two married couples\, Ben and Catherine\, and their friends Art and Anne\, whose comfortable lives begin to splinter after a shared dream triggers suspicion and desire. \nA surreal and haunting exploration of two couples whose lives collide through shared dreams\, this production anchors the company’s homecoming to the neighborhood where it was founded. \n“Marina Carr is one of Ireland’s most acclaimed contemporary playwrights\, known for her darkly lyrical language and bold reimagining of myth and tragedy.” \nMarble runs July 30-August 30th\, 2026 at The Kings Hall in The Copernicus Center \n5216 W. Lawrence Chicago\, IL 60630 \nDirected by Kay Martinovich \nFeaturing Gift Ensemble Members: Brittany Burch\, Cyd Blakewell\, Paul D’Addario\, and John Gawlik \nClick the link below for tickets
URL:https://thegifttheatre.org/event/marble-a-chicago-premiere-by-marina-carr-2/2026-08-14/
LOCATION:Copernicus Center- King’s Hall\, 5216 W. Lawrence\, Chicago\, IL\, 60630\, United States
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SUMMARY:Marble- A Chicago Premiere by Marina Carr
DESCRIPTION:Marble follows two married couples\, Ben and Catherine\, and their friends Art and Anne\, whose comfortable lives begin to splinter after a shared dream triggers suspicion and desire. \nA surreal and haunting exploration of two couples whose lives collide through shared dreams\, this production anchors the company’s homecoming to the neighborhood where it was founded. \n“Marina Carr is one of Ireland’s most acclaimed contemporary playwrights\, known for her darkly lyrical language and bold reimagining of myth and tragedy.” \nMarble runs July 30-August 30th\, 2026 at The Kings Hall in The Copernicus Center \n5216 W. Lawrence Chicago\, IL 60630 \nDirected by Kay Martinovich \nFeaturing Gift Ensemble Members: Brittany Burch\, Cyd Blakewell\, Paul D’Addario\, and John Gawlik \nClick the link below for tickets
URL:https://thegifttheatre.org/event/marble-a-chicago-premiere-by-marina-carr-2/2026-08-15/
LOCATION:Copernicus Center- King’s Hall\, 5216 W. Lawrence\, Chicago\, IL\, 60630\, United States
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SUMMARY:Marble- A Chicago Premiere by Marina Carr
DESCRIPTION:Marble follows two married couples\, Ben and Catherine\, and their friends Art and Anne\, whose comfortable lives begin to splinter after a shared dream triggers suspicion and desire. \nA surreal and haunting exploration of two couples whose lives collide through shared dreams\, this production anchors the company’s homecoming to the neighborhood where it was founded. \n“Marina Carr is one of Ireland’s most acclaimed contemporary playwrights\, known for her darkly lyrical language and bold reimagining of myth and tragedy.” \nMarble runs July 30-August 30th\, 2026 at The Kings Hall in The Copernicus Center \n5216 W. Lawrence Chicago\, IL 60630 \nDirected by Kay Martinovich \nFeaturing Gift Ensemble Members: Brittany Burch\, Cyd Blakewell\, Paul D’Addario\, and John Gawlik \nClick the link below for tickets
URL:https://thegifttheatre.org/event/marble-a-chicago-premiere-by-marina-carr-2/2026-08-16/
LOCATION:Copernicus Center- King’s Hall\, 5216 W. Lawrence\, Chicago\, IL\, 60630\, United States
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SUMMARY:Marble- A Chicago Premiere by Marina Carr
DESCRIPTION:Marble follows two married couples\, Ben and Catherine\, and their friends Art and Anne\, whose comfortable lives begin to splinter after a shared dream triggers suspicion and desire. \nA surreal and haunting exploration of two couples whose lives collide through shared dreams\, this production anchors the company’s homecoming to the neighborhood where it was founded. \n“Marina Carr is one of Ireland’s most acclaimed contemporary playwrights\, known for her darkly lyrical language and bold reimagining of myth and tragedy.” \nMarble runs July 30-August 30th\, 2026 at The Kings Hall in The Copernicus Center \n5216 W. Lawrence Chicago\, IL 60630 \nDirected by Kay Martinovich \nFeaturing Gift Ensemble Members: Brittany Burch\, Cyd Blakewell\, Paul D’Addario\, and John Gawlik \nClick the link below for tickets
URL:https://thegifttheatre.org/event/marble-a-chicago-premiere-by-marina-carr-2/2026-08-20/
LOCATION:Copernicus Center- King’s Hall\, 5216 W. Lawrence\, Chicago\, IL\, 60630\, United States
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SUMMARY:Marble- A Chicago Premiere by Marina Carr
DESCRIPTION:Marble follows two married couples\, Ben and Catherine\, and their friends Art and Anne\, whose comfortable lives begin to splinter after a shared dream triggers suspicion and desire. \nA surreal and haunting exploration of two couples whose lives collide through shared dreams\, this production anchors the company’s homecoming to the neighborhood where it was founded. \n“Marina Carr is one of Ireland’s most acclaimed contemporary playwrights\, known for her darkly lyrical language and bold reimagining of myth and tragedy.” \nMarble runs July 30-August 30th\, 2026 at The Kings Hall in The Copernicus Center \n5216 W. Lawrence Chicago\, IL 60630 \nDirected by Kay Martinovich \nFeaturing Gift Ensemble Members: Brittany Burch\, Cyd Blakewell\, Paul D’Addario\, and John Gawlik \nClick the link below for tickets
URL:https://thegifttheatre.org/event/marble-a-chicago-premiere-by-marina-carr-2/2026-08-21/
LOCATION:Copernicus Center- King’s Hall\, 5216 W. Lawrence\, Chicago\, IL\, 60630\, United States
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SUMMARY:Marble- A Chicago Premiere by Marina Carr
DESCRIPTION:Marble follows two married couples\, Ben and Catherine\, and their friends Art and Anne\, whose comfortable lives begin to splinter after a shared dream triggers suspicion and desire. \nA surreal and haunting exploration of two couples whose lives collide through shared dreams\, this production anchors the company’s homecoming to the neighborhood where it was founded. \n“Marina Carr is one of Ireland’s most acclaimed contemporary playwrights\, known for her darkly lyrical language and bold reimagining of myth and tragedy.” \nMarble runs July 30-August 30th\, 2026 at The Kings Hall in The Copernicus Center \n5216 W. Lawrence Chicago\, IL 60630 \nDirected by Kay Martinovich \nFeaturing Gift Ensemble Members: Brittany Burch\, Cyd Blakewell\, Paul D’Addario\, and John Gawlik \nClick the link below for tickets
URL:https://thegifttheatre.org/event/marble-a-chicago-premiere-by-marina-carr-2/2026-08-22/
LOCATION:Copernicus Center- King’s Hall\, 5216 W. Lawrence\, Chicago\, IL\, 60630\, United States
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SUMMARY:Marble- A Chicago Premiere by Marina Carr
DESCRIPTION:Marble follows two married couples\, Ben and Catherine\, and their friends Art and Anne\, whose comfortable lives begin to splinter after a shared dream triggers suspicion and desire. \nA surreal and haunting exploration of two couples whose lives collide through shared dreams\, this production anchors the company’s homecoming to the neighborhood where it was founded. \n“Marina Carr is one of Ireland’s most acclaimed contemporary playwrights\, known for her darkly lyrical language and bold reimagining of myth and tragedy.” \nMarble runs July 30-August 30th\, 2026 at The Kings Hall in The Copernicus Center \n5216 W. Lawrence Chicago\, IL 60630 \nDirected by Kay Martinovich \nFeaturing Gift Ensemble Members: Brittany Burch\, Cyd Blakewell\, Paul D’Addario\, and John Gawlik \nClick the link below for tickets
URL:https://thegifttheatre.org/event/marble-a-chicago-premiere-by-marina-carr-2/2026-08-23/
LOCATION:Copernicus Center- King’s Hall\, 5216 W. Lawrence\, Chicago\, IL\, 60630\, United States
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SUMMARY:Marble- A Chicago Premiere by Marina Carr
DESCRIPTION:Marble follows two married couples\, Ben and Catherine\, and their friends Art and Anne\, whose comfortable lives begin to splinter after a shared dream triggers suspicion and desire. \nA surreal and haunting exploration of two couples whose lives collide through shared dreams\, this production anchors the company’s homecoming to the neighborhood where it was founded. \n“Marina Carr is one of Ireland’s most acclaimed contemporary playwrights\, known for her darkly lyrical language and bold reimagining of myth and tragedy.” \nMarble runs July 30-August 30th\, 2026 at The Kings Hall in The Copernicus Center \n5216 W. Lawrence Chicago\, IL 60630 \nDirected by Kay Martinovich \nFeaturing Gift Ensemble Members: Brittany Burch\, Cyd Blakewell\, Paul D’Addario\, and John Gawlik \nClick the link below for tickets
URL:https://thegifttheatre.org/event/marble-a-chicago-premiere-by-marina-carr-2/2026-08-27/
LOCATION:Copernicus Center- King’s Hall\, 5216 W. Lawrence\, Chicago\, IL\, 60630\, United States
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SUMMARY:Marble- A Chicago Premiere by Marina Carr
DESCRIPTION:Marble follows two married couples\, Ben and Catherine\, and their friends Art and Anne\, whose comfortable lives begin to splinter after a shared dream triggers suspicion and desire. \nA surreal and haunting exploration of two couples whose lives collide through shared dreams\, this production anchors the company’s homecoming to the neighborhood where it was founded. \n“Marina Carr is one of Ireland’s most acclaimed contemporary playwrights\, known for her darkly lyrical language and bold reimagining of myth and tragedy.” \nMarble runs July 30-August 30th\, 2026 at The Kings Hall in The Copernicus Center \n5216 W. Lawrence Chicago\, IL 60630 \nDirected by Kay Martinovich \nFeaturing Gift Ensemble Members: Brittany Burch\, Cyd Blakewell\, Paul D’Addario\, and John Gawlik \nClick the link below for tickets
URL:https://thegifttheatre.org/event/marble-a-chicago-premiere-by-marina-carr-2/2026-08-28/
LOCATION:Copernicus Center- King’s Hall\, 5216 W. Lawrence\, Chicago\, IL\, 60630\, United States
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SUMMARY:Marble- A Chicago Premiere by Marina Carr
DESCRIPTION:Marble follows two married couples\, Ben and Catherine\, and their friends Art and Anne\, whose comfortable lives begin to splinter after a shared dream triggers suspicion and desire. \nA surreal and haunting exploration of two couples whose lives collide through shared dreams\, this production anchors the company’s homecoming to the neighborhood where it was founded. \n“Marina Carr is one of Ireland’s most acclaimed contemporary playwrights\, known for her darkly lyrical language and bold reimagining of myth and tragedy.” \nMarble runs July 30-August 30th\, 2026 at The Kings Hall in The Copernicus Center \n5216 W. Lawrence Chicago\, IL 60630 \nDirected by Kay Martinovich \nFeaturing Gift Ensemble Members: Brittany Burch\, Cyd Blakewell\, Paul D’Addario\, and John Gawlik \nClick the link below for tickets
URL:https://thegifttheatre.org/event/marble-a-chicago-premiere-by-marina-carr-2/2026-08-29/
LOCATION:Copernicus Center- King’s Hall\, 5216 W. Lawrence\, Chicago\, IL\, 60630\, United States
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SUMMARY:Marble- A Chicago Premiere by Marina Carr
DESCRIPTION:Marble follows two married couples\, Ben and Catherine\, and their friends Art and Anne\, whose comfortable lives begin to splinter after a shared dream triggers suspicion and desire. \nA surreal and haunting exploration of two couples whose lives collide through shared dreams\, this production anchors the company’s homecoming to the neighborhood where it was founded. \n“Marina Carr is one of Ireland’s most acclaimed contemporary playwrights\, known for her darkly lyrical language and bold reimagining of myth and tragedy.” \nMarble runs July 30-August 30th\, 2026 at The Kings Hall in The Copernicus Center \n5216 W. Lawrence Chicago\, IL 60630 \nDirected by Kay Martinovich \nFeaturing Gift Ensemble Members: Brittany Burch\, Cyd Blakewell\, Paul D’Addario\, and John Gawlik \nClick the link below for tickets
URL:https://thegifttheatre.org/event/marble-a-chicago-premiere-by-marina-carr-2/2026-08-30/
LOCATION:Copernicus Center- King’s Hall\, 5216 W. Lawrence\, Chicago\, IL\, 60630\, United States
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SUMMARY:Hayward- A World Premiere by Netta Walker
DESCRIPTION:As part of our 25th Anniversary Season\, The Gift Theatre is proud to present Hayward by  ensemble member Netta Walker. \nHayward reimagines Hamlet and Electra through the eyes of Luna\, who reveals to her family — on the day of their father’s funeral — that his ghost has come to see her. Beneath the haunting\, this is a love story: a daughter’s love for her father\, and the complicated\, unresolved feelings he left behind. The story follows a family shaped by the trauma passed down by a father who served in the Navy during the Gulf War. Across grief\, they reach for each other\, trying\, imperfectly\, to come back together. \nDeveloped through the Pearl Cleage Writers Workshop with Goodman Theatre and Remy Bumppo Theatre Company\, and named a semifinalist for the 2025 Eugene O’Neill National Playwrights Conference\, Hayward is exactly the kind of bold new work The Gift Theatre was built to tell. \nHayward will be presented at Steppenwolf’s 1700 Theater \nHayward runs October 14-November 22nd\, 2026 \nTickets are available now at Steppenwolf’ Theatre’s website: Click here for tickets!
URL:https://thegifttheatre.org/event/hayward-a-world-premiere-by-netta-walker/2026-10-14/
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SUMMARY:Hayward- A World Premiere by Netta Walker
DESCRIPTION:As part of our 25th Anniversary Season\, The Gift Theatre is proud to present Hayward by  ensemble member Netta Walker. \nHayward reimagines Hamlet and Electra through the eyes of Luna\, who reveals to her family — on the day of their father’s funeral — that his ghost has come to see her. Beneath the haunting\, this is a love story: a daughter’s love for her father\, and the complicated\, unresolved feelings he left behind. The story follows a family shaped by the trauma passed down by a father who served in the Navy during the Gulf War. Across grief\, they reach for each other\, trying\, imperfectly\, to come back together. \nDeveloped through the Pearl Cleage Writers Workshop with Goodman Theatre and Remy Bumppo Theatre Company\, and named a semifinalist for the 2025 Eugene O’Neill National Playwrights Conference\, Hayward is exactly the kind of bold new work The Gift Theatre was built to tell. \nHayward will be presented at Steppenwolf’s 1700 Theater \nHayward runs October 14-November 22nd\, 2026 \nTickets are available now at Steppenwolf’ Theatre’s website: Click here for tickets!
URL:https://thegifttheatre.org/event/hayward-a-world-premiere-by-netta-walker/2026-10-15/
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SUMMARY:Hayward- A World Premiere by Netta Walker
DESCRIPTION:As part of our 25th Anniversary Season\, The Gift Theatre is proud to present Hayward by  ensemble member Netta Walker. \nHayward reimagines Hamlet and Electra through the eyes of Luna\, who reveals to her family — on the day of their father’s funeral — that his ghost has come to see her. Beneath the haunting\, this is a love story: a daughter’s love for her father\, and the complicated\, unresolved feelings he left behind. The story follows a family shaped by the trauma passed down by a father who served in the Navy during the Gulf War. Across grief\, they reach for each other\, trying\, imperfectly\, to come back together. \nDeveloped through the Pearl Cleage Writers Workshop with Goodman Theatre and Remy Bumppo Theatre Company\, and named a semifinalist for the 2025 Eugene O’Neill National Playwrights Conference\, Hayward is exactly the kind of bold new work The Gift Theatre was built to tell. \nHayward will be presented at Steppenwolf’s 1700 Theater \nHayward runs October 14-November 22nd\, 2026 \nTickets are available now at Steppenwolf’ Theatre’s website: Click here for tickets!
URL:https://thegifttheatre.org/event/hayward-a-world-premiere-by-netta-walker/2026-10-16/
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SUMMARY:Hayward- A World Premiere by Netta Walker
DESCRIPTION:As part of our 25th Anniversary Season\, The Gift Theatre is proud to present Hayward by  ensemble member Netta Walker. \nHayward reimagines Hamlet and Electra through the eyes of Luna\, who reveals to her family — on the day of their father’s funeral — that his ghost has come to see her. Beneath the haunting\, this is a love story: a daughter’s love for her father\, and the complicated\, unresolved feelings he left behind. The story follows a family shaped by the trauma passed down by a father who served in the Navy during the Gulf War. Across grief\, they reach for each other\, trying\, imperfectly\, to come back together. \nDeveloped through the Pearl Cleage Writers Workshop with Goodman Theatre and Remy Bumppo Theatre Company\, and named a semifinalist for the 2025 Eugene O’Neill National Playwrights Conference\, Hayward is exactly the kind of bold new work The Gift Theatre was built to tell. \nHayward will be presented at Steppenwolf’s 1700 Theater \nHayward runs October 14-November 22nd\, 2026 \nTickets are available now at Steppenwolf’ Theatre’s website: Click here for tickets!
URL:https://thegifttheatre.org/event/hayward-a-world-premiere-by-netta-walker/2026-10-17/
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SUMMARY:Hayward- A World Premiere by Netta Walker
DESCRIPTION:As part of our 25th Anniversary Season\, The Gift Theatre is proud to present Hayward by  ensemble member Netta Walker. \nHayward reimagines Hamlet and Electra through the eyes of Luna\, who reveals to her family — on the day of their father’s funeral — that his ghost has come to see her. Beneath the haunting\, this is a love story: a daughter’s love for her father\, and the complicated\, unresolved feelings he left behind. The story follows a family shaped by the trauma passed down by a father who served in the Navy during the Gulf War. Across grief\, they reach for each other\, trying\, imperfectly\, to come back together. \nDeveloped through the Pearl Cleage Writers Workshop with Goodman Theatre and Remy Bumppo Theatre Company\, and named a semifinalist for the 2025 Eugene O’Neill National Playwrights Conference\, Hayward is exactly the kind of bold new work The Gift Theatre was built to tell. \nHayward will be presented at Steppenwolf’s 1700 Theater \nHayward runs October 14-November 22nd\, 2026 \nTickets are available now at Steppenwolf’ Theatre’s website: Click here for tickets!
URL:https://thegifttheatre.org/event/hayward-a-world-premiere-by-netta-walker/2026-10-18/
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SUMMARY:Hayward- A World Premiere by Netta Walker
DESCRIPTION:As part of our 25th Anniversary Season\, The Gift Theatre is proud to present Hayward by  ensemble member Netta Walker. \nHayward reimagines Hamlet and Electra through the eyes of Luna\, who reveals to her family — on the day of their father’s funeral — that his ghost has come to see her. Beneath the haunting\, this is a love story: a daughter’s love for her father\, and the complicated\, unresolved feelings he left behind. The story follows a family shaped by the trauma passed down by a father who served in the Navy during the Gulf War. Across grief\, they reach for each other\, trying\, imperfectly\, to come back together. \nDeveloped through the Pearl Cleage Writers Workshop with Goodman Theatre and Remy Bumppo Theatre Company\, and named a semifinalist for the 2025 Eugene O’Neill National Playwrights Conference\, Hayward is exactly the kind of bold new work The Gift Theatre was built to tell. \nHayward will be presented at Steppenwolf’s 1700 Theater \nHayward runs October 14-November 22nd\, 2026 \nTickets are available now at Steppenwolf’ Theatre’s website: Click here for tickets!
URL:https://thegifttheatre.org/event/hayward-a-world-premiere-by-netta-walker/2026-10-21/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T213000
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SUMMARY:Hayward- A World Premiere by Netta Walker
DESCRIPTION:As part of our 25th Anniversary Season\, The Gift Theatre is proud to present Hayward by  ensemble member Netta Walker. \nHayward reimagines Hamlet and Electra through the eyes of Luna\, who reveals to her family — on the day of their father’s funeral — that his ghost has come to see her. Beneath the haunting\, this is a love story: a daughter’s love for her father\, and the complicated\, unresolved feelings he left behind. The story follows a family shaped by the trauma passed down by a father who served in the Navy during the Gulf War. Across grief\, they reach for each other\, trying\, imperfectly\, to come back together. \nDeveloped through the Pearl Cleage Writers Workshop with Goodman Theatre and Remy Bumppo Theatre Company\, and named a semifinalist for the 2025 Eugene O’Neill National Playwrights Conference\, Hayward is exactly the kind of bold new work The Gift Theatre was built to tell. \nHayward will be presented at Steppenwolf’s 1700 Theater \nHayward runs October 14-November 22nd\, 2026 \nTickets are available now at Steppenwolf’ Theatre’s website: Click here for tickets!
URL:https://thegifttheatre.org/event/hayward-a-world-premiere-by-netta-walker/2026-10-22/
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SUMMARY:Hayward- A World Premiere by Netta Walker
DESCRIPTION:As part of our 25th Anniversary Season\, The Gift Theatre is proud to present Hayward by  ensemble member Netta Walker. \nHayward reimagines Hamlet and Electra through the eyes of Luna\, who reveals to her family — on the day of their father’s funeral — that his ghost has come to see her. Beneath the haunting\, this is a love story: a daughter’s love for her father\, and the complicated\, unresolved feelings he left behind. The story follows a family shaped by the trauma passed down by a father who served in the Navy during the Gulf War. Across grief\, they reach for each other\, trying\, imperfectly\, to come back together. \nDeveloped through the Pearl Cleage Writers Workshop with Goodman Theatre and Remy Bumppo Theatre Company\, and named a semifinalist for the 2025 Eugene O’Neill National Playwrights Conference\, Hayward is exactly the kind of bold new work The Gift Theatre was built to tell. \nHayward will be presented at Steppenwolf’s 1700 Theater \nHayward runs October 14-November 22nd\, 2026 \nTickets are available now at Steppenwolf’ Theatre’s website: Click here for tickets!
URL:https://thegifttheatre.org/event/hayward-a-world-premiere-by-netta-walker/2026-10-23/
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CREATED:20260901T135158Z
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SUMMARY:Hayward- A World Premiere by Netta Walker
DESCRIPTION:As part of our 25th Anniversary Season\, The Gift Theatre is proud to present Hayward by  ensemble member Netta Walker. \nHayward reimagines Hamlet and Electra through the eyes of Luna\, who reveals to her family — on the day of their father’s funeral — that his ghost has come to see her. Beneath the haunting\, this is a love story: a daughter’s love for her father\, and the complicated\, unresolved feelings he left behind. The story follows a family shaped by the trauma passed down by a father who served in the Navy during the Gulf War. Across grief\, they reach for each other\, trying\, imperfectly\, to come back together. \nDeveloped through the Pearl Cleage Writers Workshop with Goodman Theatre and Remy Bumppo Theatre Company\, and named a semifinalist for the 2025 Eugene O’Neill National Playwrights Conference\, Hayward is exactly the kind of bold new work The Gift Theatre was built to tell. \nHayward will be presented at Steppenwolf’s 1700 Theater \nHayward runs October 14-November 22nd\, 2026 \nTickets are available now at Steppenwolf’ Theatre’s website: Click here for tickets!
URL:https://thegifttheatre.org/event/hayward-a-world-premiere-by-netta-walker/2026-10-24/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T170000
DTSTAMP:20260901T205306Z
CREATED:20260901T135158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T205306Z
UID:10006199-1792940400-1792947600@thegifttheatre.org
SUMMARY:Hayward- A World Premiere by Netta Walker
DESCRIPTION:As part of our 25th Anniversary Season\, The Gift Theatre is proud to present Hayward by  ensemble member Netta Walker. \nHayward reimagines Hamlet and Electra through the eyes of Luna\, who reveals to her family — on the day of their father’s funeral — that his ghost has come to see her. Beneath the haunting\, this is a love story: a daughter’s love for her father\, and the complicated\, unresolved feelings he left behind. The story follows a family shaped by the trauma passed down by a father who served in the Navy during the Gulf War. Across grief\, they reach for each other\, trying\, imperfectly\, to come back together. \nDeveloped through the Pearl Cleage Writers Workshop with Goodman Theatre and Remy Bumppo Theatre Company\, and named a semifinalist for the 2025 Eugene O’Neill National Playwrights Conference\, Hayward is exactly the kind of bold new work The Gift Theatre was built to tell. \nHayward will be presented at Steppenwolf’s 1700 Theater \nHayward runs October 14-November 22nd\, 2026 \nTickets are available now at Steppenwolf’ Theatre’s website: Click here for tickets!
URL:https://thegifttheatre.org/event/hayward-a-world-premiere-by-netta-walker/2026-10-25/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261026T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261026T210000
DTSTAMP:20260903T154057Z
CREATED:20260903T154006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T154057Z
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SUMMARY:ghostLIT
DESCRIPTION:Our annual Halloween giftLIT returns! \nghostLIT at Gale Street \n4914 N. Milwaukeee Ave \nChicago\, IL 60630 \nCome gather at the inn to warm your bones and chill your blood… \nJoin The Gift Theatre for our annual evening of live ghost stories and haunting songs — this year at the Gale Street Inn! \nMonday\, October 26th\nDoors open at 6:00 PM\nStorytelling begins at 7:00 PM \nDinner and drinks are available for purchase\, so come early\, settle in\, and celebrate spooky season with us! \nComplimentary parking is available in the Gale Street Inn parking lot. \nTickets are $25 online or $30 at the door.
URL:https://thegifttheatre.org/event/ghostlit/
LOCATION:Gale Street Inn\, 4914 N. Milwaukee Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60630
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T213000
DTSTAMP:20260901T205306Z
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SUMMARY:Hayward- A World Premiere by Netta Walker
DESCRIPTION:As part of our 25th Anniversary Season\, The Gift Theatre is proud to present Hayward by  ensemble member Netta Walker. \nHayward reimagines Hamlet and Electra through the eyes of Luna\, who reveals to her family — on the day of their father’s funeral — that his ghost has come to see her. Beneath the haunting\, this is a love story: a daughter’s love for her father\, and the complicated\, unresolved feelings he left behind. The story follows a family shaped by the trauma passed down by a father who served in the Navy during the Gulf War. Across grief\, they reach for each other\, trying\, imperfectly\, to come back together. \nDeveloped through the Pearl Cleage Writers Workshop with Goodman Theatre and Remy Bumppo Theatre Company\, and named a semifinalist for the 2025 Eugene O’Neill National Playwrights Conference\, Hayward is exactly the kind of bold new work The Gift Theatre was built to tell. \nHayward will be presented at Steppenwolf’s 1700 Theater \nHayward runs October 14-November 22nd\, 2026 \nTickets are available now at Steppenwolf’ Theatre’s website: Click here for tickets!
URL:https://thegifttheatre.org/event/hayward-a-world-premiere-by-netta-walker/2026-10-28/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T213000
DTSTAMP:20260901T205306Z
CREATED:20260901T135158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T205306Z
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SUMMARY:Hayward- A World Premiere by Netta Walker
DESCRIPTION:As part of our 25th Anniversary Season\, The Gift Theatre is proud to present Hayward by  ensemble member Netta Walker. \nHayward reimagines Hamlet and Electra through the eyes of Luna\, who reveals to her family — on the day of their father’s funeral — that his ghost has come to see her. Beneath the haunting\, this is a love story: a daughter’s love for her father\, and the complicated\, unresolved feelings he left behind. The story follows a family shaped by the trauma passed down by a father who served in the Navy during the Gulf War. Across grief\, they reach for each other\, trying\, imperfectly\, to come back together. \nDeveloped through the Pearl Cleage Writers Workshop with Goodman Theatre and Remy Bumppo Theatre Company\, and named a semifinalist for the 2025 Eugene O’Neill National Playwrights Conference\, Hayward is exactly the kind of bold new work The Gift Theatre was built to tell. \nHayward will be presented at Steppenwolf’s 1700 Theater \nHayward runs October 14-November 22nd\, 2026 \nTickets are available now at Steppenwolf’ Theatre’s website: Click here for tickets!
URL:https://thegifttheatre.org/event/hayward-a-world-premiere-by-netta-walker/2026-10-29/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261030T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261030T213000
DTSTAMP:20260901T205306Z
CREATED:20260901T135158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T205306Z
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SUMMARY:Hayward- A World Premiere by Netta Walker
DESCRIPTION:As part of our 25th Anniversary Season\, The Gift Theatre is proud to present Hayward by  ensemble member Netta Walker. \nHayward reimagines Hamlet and Electra through the eyes of Luna\, who reveals to her family — on the day of their father’s funeral — that his ghost has come to see her. Beneath the haunting\, this is a love story: a daughter’s love for her father\, and the complicated\, unresolved feelings he left behind. The story follows a family shaped by the trauma passed down by a father who served in the Navy during the Gulf War. Across grief\, they reach for each other\, trying\, imperfectly\, to come back together. \nDeveloped through the Pearl Cleage Writers Workshop with Goodman Theatre and Remy Bumppo Theatre Company\, and named a semifinalist for the 2025 Eugene O’Neill National Playwrights Conference\, Hayward is exactly the kind of bold new work The Gift Theatre was built to tell. \nHayward will be presented at Steppenwolf’s 1700 Theater \nHayward runs October 14-November 22nd\, 2026 \nTickets are available now at Steppenwolf’ Theatre’s website: Click here for tickets!
URL:https://thegifttheatre.org/event/hayward-a-world-premiere-by-netta-walker/2026-10-30/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T213000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T205306Z
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SUMMARY:Hayward- A World Premiere by Netta Walker
DESCRIPTION:As part of our 25th Anniversary Season\, The Gift Theatre is proud to present Hayward by  ensemble member Netta Walker. \nHayward reimagines Hamlet and Electra through the eyes of Luna\, who reveals to her family — on the day of their father’s funeral — that his ghost has come to see her. Beneath the haunting\, this is a love story: a daughter’s love for her father\, and the complicated\, unresolved feelings he left behind. The story follows a family shaped by the trauma passed down by a father who served in the Navy during the Gulf War. Across grief\, they reach for each other\, trying\, imperfectly\, to come back together. \nDeveloped through the Pearl Cleage Writers Workshop with Goodman Theatre and Remy Bumppo Theatre Company\, and named a semifinalist for the 2025 Eugene O’Neill National Playwrights Conference\, Hayward is exactly the kind of bold new work The Gift Theatre was built to tell. \nHayward will be presented at Steppenwolf’s 1700 Theater \nHayward runs October 14-November 22nd\, 2026 \nTickets are available now at Steppenwolf’ Theatre’s website: Click here for tickets!
URL:https://thegifttheatre.org/event/hayward-a-world-premiere-by-netta-walker/2026-10-31/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261101T170000
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SUMMARY:Hayward- A World Premiere by Netta Walker
DESCRIPTION:As part of our 25th Anniversary Season\, The Gift Theatre is proud to present Hayward by  ensemble member Netta Walker. \nHayward reimagines Hamlet and Electra through the eyes of Luna\, who reveals to her family — on the day of their father’s funeral — that his ghost has come to see her. Beneath the haunting\, this is a love story: a daughter’s love for her father\, and the complicated\, unresolved feelings he left behind. The story follows a family shaped by the trauma passed down by a father who served in the Navy during the Gulf War. Across grief\, they reach for each other\, trying\, imperfectly\, to come back together. \nDeveloped through the Pearl Cleage Writers Workshop with Goodman Theatre and Remy Bumppo Theatre Company\, and named a semifinalist for the 2025 Eugene O’Neill National Playwrights Conference\, Hayward is exactly the kind of bold new work The Gift Theatre was built to tell. \nHayward will be presented at Steppenwolf’s 1700 Theater \nHayward runs October 14-November 22nd\, 2026 \nTickets are available now at Steppenwolf’ Theatre’s website: Click here for tickets!
URL:https://thegifttheatre.org/event/hayward-a-world-premiere-by-netta-walker/2026-11-01/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261104T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261104T213000
DTSTAMP:20260901T205306Z
CREATED:20260901T135158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T205306Z
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SUMMARY:Hayward- A World Premiere by Netta Walker
DESCRIPTION:As part of our 25th Anniversary Season\, The Gift Theatre is proud to present Hayward by  ensemble member Netta Walker. \nHayward reimagines Hamlet and Electra through the eyes of Luna\, who reveals to her family — on the day of their father’s funeral — that his ghost has come to see her. Beneath the haunting\, this is a love story: a daughter’s love for her father\, and the complicated\, unresolved feelings he left behind. The story follows a family shaped by the trauma passed down by a father who served in the Navy during the Gulf War. Across grief\, they reach for each other\, trying\, imperfectly\, to come back together. \nDeveloped through the Pearl Cleage Writers Workshop with Goodman Theatre and Remy Bumppo Theatre Company\, and named a semifinalist for the 2025 Eugene O’Neill National Playwrights Conference\, Hayward is exactly the kind of bold new work The Gift Theatre was built to tell. \nHayward will be presented at Steppenwolf’s 1700 Theater \nHayward runs October 14-November 22nd\, 2026 \nTickets are available now at Steppenwolf’ Theatre’s website: Click here for tickets!
URL:https://thegifttheatre.org/event/hayward-a-world-premiere-by-netta-walker/2026-11-04/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T213000
DTSTAMP:20260901T205306Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T205306Z
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SUMMARY:Hayward- A World Premiere by Netta Walker
DESCRIPTION:As part of our 25th Anniversary Season\, The Gift Theatre is proud to present Hayward by  ensemble member Netta Walker. \nHayward reimagines Hamlet and Electra through the eyes of Luna\, who reveals to her family — on the day of their father’s funeral — that his ghost has come to see her. Beneath the haunting\, this is a love story: a daughter’s love for her father\, and the complicated\, unresolved feelings he left behind. The story follows a family shaped by the trauma passed down by a father who served in the Navy during the Gulf War. Across grief\, they reach for each other\, trying\, imperfectly\, to come back together. \nDeveloped through the Pearl Cleage Writers Workshop with Goodman Theatre and Remy Bumppo Theatre Company\, and named a semifinalist for the 2025 Eugene O’Neill National Playwrights Conference\, Hayward is exactly the kind of bold new work The Gift Theatre was built to tell. \nHayward will be presented at Steppenwolf’s 1700 Theater \nHayward runs October 14-November 22nd\, 2026 \nTickets are available now at Steppenwolf’ Theatre’s website: Click here for tickets!
URL:https://thegifttheatre.org/event/hayward-a-world-premiere-by-netta-walker/2026-11-05/
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