Program Meeting

A Hyde Park Salute to the Remarkable Charles Newell

Wednesday, October 30, 1:30 p.m.
Augustana Lutheran Church

Charles Newell, Senior Artistic Counsultant for Court Theatre, in conversation with Mark Larson, author of Ensemble

Photo on the left is of Mr. Newell, courtesy of Joe Mazza;
Photo on the right is of Mr. Larson, courtesy of Sharon Larson

In an extraordinary career, Charles Newell led Court Theatre, the professional theater of the University of Chicago, as the Marilyn F. Vitale Artistic Director for thirty years; he is now the theater's Senior Artistic Consultant.

Mark Larson, author of Ensemble: An Oral History of Chicago Theater and Working in the 21st Century will lead a lively celebratory discussion of Mr. Newell's myriad accomplishments, particularly in audience development and Court's engagement with the local South Side community. With full recognition, Court Theatre was bestowed the 2022 Regional Theater Tony Award, which is given annually to a regional theater company in the United States. The winner is recommended by a committee of drama critics.

A Q & A will follow their conversation.

Refreshments will be served following the discussion.
Free and open to the public.