History
Halcyon Theatre was founded in 2006 to connect people, transform our borders and ascend toward a more just union. Our artistic philosophy is driven by a continuing belief that at every point of human history where there has been an explosion of artistic creativity, it has happened when different cultures and traditions have met and learned from each other. From the outset, our casts and production teams have been committed to diversity as a company, onstage, and in season planning. As an extension of our mission, Halcyon also provides a platform for artists to grow and reach their full potential: including an exploratory performance lab, along with writing workshops and labs. We also help artists and groups with web development, advising and other services to help others build a platform to grow. We introduce Chicago theatre companies to artists they may not know, and connect projects with companies who are a good match.
Specialties
We are fiercely committed to making the stage as diverse as the city of Chicago--presenting new voices from inadequately represented communities and recasting classic works to showcase their contemporary relevance.