"At the Artistic Home you find actors who are deeply connected to the text. They are emotionally free, truthful and fearless."
- Erica Daniels, Steppenwolf Theater Associate Artistic Director
- Erica Daniels, Steppenwolf Theater Associate Artistic Director
SPRING CLASSES BEGIN MAY 7!
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THE NIGHT OF THE IGUANA IS EXTENDED TO MAY 25TH-
"ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT!" - WBEZ BUY TICKETS HERE
NOW RUNNING
THE NIGHT OF THE IGUANA by Tennessee Williams
"A rip roaring production...Highly recommended!" - Hedy Weiss, Sun Times
"The company is back with a stellar production" - New City
"Artistic Director Kathy Scambiaterra directs husband John Mossman as the once-Reverend T. Lawrence
Shannon, and he and the production are without flaw. Absolutely brilliant work." - Kelly Kleinman, WBEZ
"Resonates for hours after you’ve left the theater, it’s dense lyricism continuing to haunt long after the
curtain falls."- Anthony Mangini, Chicago Critic
"Stellar! The welcome mat is out. The storefront is open. Iguana brings the heat." -Katy Walsh
"Steamy Night of the Iguana Puts the Passion Front and Center...A triumph."- Huffington Post
"The ensemble...creates a focused intensity making for riveting suspense" - Windy City TImes
"The intimacy of the new Artistic Home brings a lovely human scale to this poetic and dreamlike piece." - Chicago Tribume
A spiritually-lost reverend battles to save himself amid the denizens of a dilapidated Mexican hotel. Caught between the women who tempt and taunt him, Shannon faces his own personal Gesthemane during the dark tropical night where everyone learns exactly what happens when you come to the end of your rope. NOW EXTENDED TO MAY 25TH!
Directed by Kathy Scambiatterra, and featuring ensemble members John Mossman, Miranda Zola and Elizabeth Argus, The Night of the Iguana marks the inaugural production in the company's new space at 1376 W. Grand Ave.
Find out more about the 2013 season and ticket information here.
"The company is back with a stellar production" - New City
"Artistic Director Kathy Scambiaterra directs husband John Mossman as the once-Reverend T. Lawrence
Shannon, and he and the production are without flaw. Absolutely brilliant work." - Kelly Kleinman, WBEZ
"Resonates for hours after you’ve left the theater, it’s dense lyricism continuing to haunt long after the
curtain falls."- Anthony Mangini, Chicago Critic
"Stellar! The welcome mat is out. The storefront is open. Iguana brings the heat." -Katy Walsh
"Steamy Night of the Iguana Puts the Passion Front and Center...A triumph."- Huffington Post
"The ensemble...creates a focused intensity making for riveting suspense" - Windy City TImes
"The intimacy of the new Artistic Home brings a lovely human scale to this poetic and dreamlike piece." - Chicago Tribume
A spiritually-lost reverend battles to save himself amid the denizens of a dilapidated Mexican hotel. Caught between the women who tempt and taunt him, Shannon faces his own personal Gesthemane during the dark tropical night where everyone learns exactly what happens when you come to the end of your rope. NOW EXTENDED TO MAY 25TH!
Directed by Kathy Scambiatterra, and featuring ensemble members John Mossman, Miranda Zola and Elizabeth Argus, The Night of the Iguana marks the inaugural production in the company's new space at 1376 W. Grand Ave.
Find out more about the 2013 season and ticket information here.

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We've moved!
We are now located at 1376 W. Grand Ave.
Chicago, IL 60642 (312) 243-3963
DONATE NOW--HELP US BUILD A THEATER!
Our new intimate space will house a 45-55 flex seating performance venue, a separate training studio, an office, and (finally!) a couple of really nice dressing rooms with a separate shower/bathroom for the actors. Please help us make this a reality by donating--money, items we desperately need or by buying a season flex pass for just $60. Click HERE to see how you can help or just donate online at
https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/store/212/donate
We are now located at 1376 W. Grand Ave.
Chicago, IL 60642 (312) 243-3963
DONATE NOW--HELP US BUILD A THEATER!
Our new intimate space will house a 45-55 flex seating performance venue, a separate training studio, an office, and (finally!) a couple of really nice dressing rooms with a separate shower/bathroom for the actors. Please help us make this a reality by donating--money, items we desperately need or by buying a season flex pass for just $60. Click HERE to see how you can help or just donate online at
https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/store/212/donate
Check out our new page - "CASTING OPPORTUNITIES"
A resource for actors, producers and directors looking to cast or be cast.
NEW POSTINGS DAILY
Noted Actor/Instructor Dan Flannery joins The Artistic Home faculty
We're delighted to announce that noted On-Camera instructor Dan Flannery has joined our faculty, making The Artistic Home one of the most comprehensive programs for actors looking to work in film and television. Learn more about acting for the camera and what we offer by clicking here.
"Dan's knowledge of the craft of acting is inspirational"
Barry Bostwick, Tony Award-winning actor
"Dan's knowledge of the craft of acting is inspirational"
Barry Bostwick, Tony Award-winning actor
John Mossman's INTO THE WAKE available soon on Netflix
Artistic Home co-founder and instructor John Mossman's critically acclaimed indie feature starring many Artistic Home alumni recently returned to the Gene Siskel Center by popular demand. Be sure to save it to your cue on Netflix!
"Among this writer's favorite films of the year" - Chicago Journal
"Stunning" - Trashwire
"An impressive directorial debut. The kind of movie one hopes to discover when watching unsigned, unknown movies at film festivals, Into the Wake is a smart impressionistic mystery-cum-thriller. " - Tonight at the Movies