Lookingglass Theatre Company

In an effort to better nurture and support talented and focused young artists from throughout the Chicago community, Lookingglass formed its Young Ensemble Program in the spring of 2006. Selected from ...

Artistic Director David Catlin shows off Lookingglass Theatre's brand-new rehearsal room on the 22nd floor of the John Hancock building. The first production to use the space? Mary Zimmerman's "The Arabian Nights."

Artistic Directors David Catlin, Phil Smith, and Heidi Stillman discuss the origins of Lookingglass Theatre Company, and its unique emphasis on mythology and physicality.

Kevin O'Donnell discusses his "Our Town" design for the Lookingglass production, mentioning, among other things, the ripples of the space-time continuum, the innards of a piano, and hymns.

Assistant Costume Designer Laura B. Kollar describes the design concept of Lookingglass's "Our Town." Costume renderings by Janice Pytel. "The idea is, then, is for us to see you—for nothing to get in the way of framing you." - Director Anna D. Shapiro

What does "no set" look like? Lookingglass ensemble member and set designer John Musial walks the cast through his design renderings of "Our Town." Better hope those techies know what they're doing...

Directors Anna Shapiro and Jessica Thebus share their vision for "Our Town" to the Lookingglass cast for the first time. Anna: "And that is why all good plays are about how we live..."

David Catlin, Artistic Director of Lookingglass Theatre, welcomes everyone to the readthrough, and requests directors Anna D. Shapiro and Jessica Thebus to "kick our asses" during the rehearsal process.