Ghostlight Ensemble

10/06/2026

Tickets are now on sale for our popular holiday show, Holiday Spirits: A Collection of Victorian Yuletide Ghost Stories taking place at The Richard H. Driehaus Museum on Thursday, Dec. 10 and Friday, Dec. 11.

This year we're introducing timed entry. Timed entries, in 30-minute increments, are available beginning at 5:30 p.m. on both dates. Patrons are asked to show up 15 minutes before their entry time.

There will be no late entry for this show. If you arrive after your scheduled time, we cannot guarantee you a slot in subsequent groups, as these performances sell out. So please choose the time that will allow for your travel and parking needs.

We can't wait to meet you at the fireplaces as we meet the holiday spirits of Christmases past.

Tickets: https://driehausmuseum.org/programs/detail/holiday-spirits-2026

10/04/2026

Oh my! It's here, the final performance of American Son. 2:30 p.m. Friendship Community Place There are still some tickets available so grab them while you can. Don't miss this moving, important piece of theatre.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1997503997227

10/03/2026

We're down to the final two performances of American Son at Friendship Community Place

Last night we had a packed house so if you also waited till the last minute to see this show, make sure you reserve your tickets in advance to guarantee yourself a spot!

Tix here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1997503997227

10/01/2026

"(Khnemu) Menu-Ra gives a surprising, impactful performance as a Black lieutenant in the police department. His few scenes leave a longtime presence for the play’s parents and the audience." --

See Khnemu's work for yourself tonight as American Son returns for its closing weekend. Only four chances remain to catch this "powerful and deeply relevant" play.

Details here: https://www.ghostlightensemble.com/american-son

09/30/2026

Courtney Marie and Shane Novoa Rhoades "are flawless..." -- Emily Werner with Third Coast Review

The final weekend to see this "emotionally charged production" with
"strong performances and thoughtful direction" begins Thursday at 7:30 p.m. (Additional performances on Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 3:30 p.m.) at Friendship Community Place.

Tickets and additional information for American Son are available at https://www.ghostlightensemble.com/american-son

09/28/2026

Check out these shots from our understudy dress rehearsal of American Son last week. It's unbelievable the amount of talent packed into this crew. For one night only (barring any illnesses, accidents or other crises), catch these actors in action. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. Friendship Community Place.

Details and tickets available at https://www.ghostlightensemble.com/american-son. As always tickets are pay-what-you-will.

09/27/2026

"(Shane Novoa) Rhoades also does well at navigating Scott’s white-authority-figure confidence as it crumbles little by little." -- Kerry Reid, The Chicago Reader

See Shane and the rest of the cast of American Son today at 2:30 p.m. and for four performances next weekend. And join us this Monday for the understudy performance. All Friendship Community Place

09/25/2026

This show is incredible, but don't take our word for it...

"The result is a production that is difficult to watch at times, but even more difficult to forget."

Join us tonight at 7:30 p.m. Friendship Community Place.

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