New Leaf Theatre Treehouse Readings

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New Leaf Theatre Treehouse Readings Podcast

New Leaf Theatre presents a series of Treehouse staged readings as part of the annual season selection process. Great Chicago performers are teamed with new and classic works. Treehouse readings are open to the public, details available at newleaftheatre.org

Episodes

  1. 23/05/2011

    How We Got On - Idris Goodwin - Treehouse Readings

    In the last of three Treehouse plays exploring the idea of "Home," hip-hop inspired playwright Idris Goodwin spins a classic American coming-of-age tale of three Midwestern teen rappers who have yet to discover the power of harmony over discord. Shortly after New Leaf began rehearsals for Idris' play, it was chosen to be part of the 2011 O'Neill Playwrights Conference season. Steve Wilson directs.

    1h 21m

  2. 25/04/2011

    Dandelion Momma - Greg Romero - Treehouse Readings

    In the second of three Treehouse plays exploring the idea of "Home," Philadelphia playwright Greg Romero presents an enigmatic tale of the Great Depression as seen through memory, the struggle for family, and a young girl's vision of her world. Jessica Hutchinson directs.

    41 min

  3. 28/03/2011

    Burying Miss America - Brian Golden - Treehouse Readings

    In the first of three Treehouse plays exploring the idea of "Home," Theatre Seven Artistic Director Brian Golden delivers a story of a hometown and a history that two siblings can't quite live down. Jessica Hutchinson directs.

    1h 19m

  4. 19/11/2009

    Brutal Selfish Rattlesnake - Aaron Weissman - Treehouse Readings

    New Leaf presents a staged reading of a western by Aaron Weissman - featuring original music played by the dead, a corrupt sheriff, a brutal prospector, a gentle naturalist, and a father trying to protect his daughter and his land. Dan Stermer of Dog and Pony Theatre company directs.

    1h 16m

  5. 06/11/2009

    The Mailman Knows Who Shovels - John Steinhagen - Treehouse Readings

    The New Leaf Treehouse Reading series continues with a commissioned play by John Steinhagen inspired by memoirs of long-time residents of Lincoln Park, Chicago.

    14 min

  6. 07/09/2009

    I'll Melt With You and Vow - Brandon Ray & Dan Rubin - Treehouse Readings

    The New Leaf Treehouse Reading series continues with commissioned plays by Brandon Ray and Dan Rubin inspired by Geja's Cafe and the site of the Valentine's Day Massacre in Chicago.

    24 min

  7. 22/08/2009

    Raptor and Scavenger - Bilal Dardai - Treehouse Readings

    From Neo-Futurist Bilal Dardai comes an unproducable play inspired by the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago - a perfect kick-off to New Leaf's Treehouse Reading series.

    18 min
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New Leaf Theatre presents a series of Treehouse staged readings as part of the annual season selection process. Great Chicago performers are teamed with new and classic works. Treehouse readings are open to the public, details available at newleaftheatre.org

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