Promethean Theatre Ensemble

04/28/2026

Meet the cast bringing Anouilh’s Antigone to life:

Gavin Blayne – Third Guard/Messenger
Gunner Bradley – First Guard
Heather Dennis – Antigone
Jared Dennis – Creon
Alex George – Eurydice
Anthony J. Harris – Page
Brendan Hutt – Second Guard
Christina Jones – Chorus
Marssie Mencotti – Nurse
Josh Servantez – Haemon
Meghann Tabor – Ismene

📍 The Den Theatre, Chicago
📅 May 31 – June 27, 2026
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04/21/2026

At Promethean Theatre Ensemble, we believe that the process of creating a play is as vital as the performance itself. Central to our mission is the conviction that abuse is not art. We are committed to fostering safe, respectful, and inclusive creative spaces for all our artists and collaborators, which we have codified in our internal Bill of Rights, Code of Conduct, and Conflict Resolution Path.

As we await the conclusion of the Jeff Committee’s internal review, expected on July 1st, we have decided that we will not be inviting the Jeff Awards Committee to adjudicate our upcoming production of Anouilh’s Antigone. Consequently, this production will not be submitted for award consideration.

Our decision reflects a commitment to our community’s well-being. It is our sincere hope that this review process will bring about a requirement for serious allegations against award nominees to be thoroughly investigated before award decisions are made, and leads to a satisfactory resolution that prioritizes the safety of Chicago theatre-makers.

04/20/2026

“What a person can do, a person should do.”
The Promethean Theatre Ensemble presents:
ANTIGONE

📍 The Den Theatre, Chicago (Wicker Park)
📅 May 31 – June 27, 2026
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Written by Jean Anouilh, Translated by Lewis Galantiere, Directed by Elaine Carlson

A timeless story of defiance, duty, and the cost of standing by your beliefs. Based on the ancient Greek tragedy and reimagined by Jean Anouilh during Nazi-occupied Paris, this powerful adaptation explores the clash between personal conscience and political power.
Two unyielding voices. One inevitable fate.
Pride and conviction collide—with devastating and inspiring consequences.
Praised for its poetic yet accessible language, sharp humor, and deeply human characters, this production brings new life to a classic that still feels urgent today.
Maybe this time, Antigone’s courage will be contagious.

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10/26/2025

Yesterday we closed The Book of Will — and we couldn’t be prouder of this incredible cast, crew, and creative team who brought so much heart, humor, and humanity to the stage.

Thank you to everyone who joined us on this journey — your support keeps our work alive and thriving. Until next time, friends. ✨

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10/19/2025

10/16/2025

Promethean Theatre Ensemble is saddened to learn of the death of our friend and colleague, Paul Edwards. We treasure Paul’s early support of Promethean, and his ongoing mentorship of many of our founding members. A professor of performance studies in Northwestern University’s School of Communication, Paul taught many Chicago theater-makers how to adapt narrative fiction for stage and screen. Our 2013 production of A Study In Scarlet earned Paul – and Promethean – a Jeff Award Nomination for New Adaptation. But he didn’t just adapt Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s story into an engaging 90-minute script; he directed and did the sound design, too! Word at the time was, “In this world premiere adaptation by Paul Edwards, A Study In Scarlet is a most engaging and surprising yarn.” Audiences loved it, and we loved Paul. We still do. Rest well.

“They say that genius is an infinite capacity for taking pains.”
Sherlock Holmes in A Study in Scarlet
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

10/08/2025

This Thursday night, our talented understudy Michelle Perry steps into the spotlight as Elizabeth Condell and Emilia Lanier in The Book of Will! Huge thanks to her for her dedication and teamwork — it truly takes a village. 🌟

10/02/2025

📰 https://chicagoreader.com/performing-arts/theater/theater-review/book-of-will-promethean-ensemble/

“Celebrates those who refuse to let the villains and hacks win the battle for culture.” — Chicago Reader

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Lauren Gunderson's The Book of Will at Promethean Theatre Ensemble shows the story behind the struggle to save Shakespeare's plays.

09/29/2025

💫 MARK YOUR CALENDARS: our dedicated Understudy Performance will take place on Thursday, October 16. Don’t miss the chance to see these incredible artists step into the spotlight!

✨Andre Colin – U/S Ed Night / Isaac Jaggard / Ben Jonson
✨ Andie Dae – U/S Alice Heminges
✨ Alexander Garza – U/S: Marcus / Ralph Crane
✨ Rory Jobst – U/S Richard Burbage / William Jaggard / Sir Edward Dering
✨ Chris Lysy – U/S Henry Condell & John Heminges
✨ Michelle Perry – U/S Elizabeth Condell / Rebecca Heminges

Thank you for your artistry and commitment — you make this production stronger. 💙

09/26/2025

✨ Special news! ✨

🎭 This weekend, the role of Ben Jonson will be performed by Andre Colin!

Catch Andre on stage Saturday and Sunday as part of our Book of Will company at The Den Theatre.

📅 Sept. 28 & 29
📍 The Den Theatre

09/24/2025

✨ Highly Recommended! ✨
Critics are raving about The Book of Will.

“Warm, funny, and moving — a love letter to Shakespeare and theatre itself.” – Talkin’ Broadway

📅 Through Oct 25 at The Den Theatre
🎟 Tickets: thedentheatre.com

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