Much like Katha, the modern woman who reinvented herself as a 1950′s housewife in Maple and Vine, you may find yourself amidst a flurry of recipes and guest lists for the impending holiday season.
Relieve some of the pressure by joining our recipe exchange — Wow the in-laws, impress your friends, delight even your picky kids!
Send us your culinary traditions, and then be sure to check the blog to see what other Next patrons have in store for you!
You can submit by posting a … Read More >
Greetings NEXTians,
We are pleased to bring you the first in a series of behind the scenes features on Maple and Vine! Scenic designer Keith Pitts was kind enough to give us a few minutes of his time, scroll down to see what he has to say and check back soon for more insider information!
Come for the show, stay for the discussion.
NEXT: How has this production changed the way you look at the twenty-first century lifestyle? Has it affected your lifestyle?
KEITH … Read More >
Greetings NEXTians and welcome to another look behind the scenes of Maple and Vine!
This week we bring you an in depth look at the dramaturgy of Maple and Vine. Oftentimes when working on a play, actors, directors and designers will find that their roles require knowledge and background beyond those that their own life experiences can provide. In order to bridge this gap a production will employ what’s known as a dramaturg who conducts extensive historical and cultural research for … Read More >
Dear NEXTians,
Maple and Vine, the very first play of our 31st season, had its first rehearsal on September 26th! The play, written by Jordan Harrison and directed by Damon Kiely, was massive hit at the Humana Festival last season and is sure to be an exciting, thought provoking start to our year. Enjoy these behind the scenes photos!
Molly Glynn (Katha) and Peter … Read More >
Greetings NEXTians and welcome to the new incarnation of our blog, “The Great Debate!”
For the past 31 years Next Theatre has been producing socially provocative and artistically adventurous work from our home in Evanston, Illinois. Every night, in rehearsal, on stage and in our audiences, dialogue and debate flourish. And now, through the internet, we want to bring the discussion out to you, our friends, family, neighbors, audiences, artists, supporters and detractors! It is our … Read More >
