Company In The News Oct 2026

Karissa Murrell Myers’ play BLACK BEAR ISLAND is having its Chicago premiere production at Bramble Theatre Company from Sept 24 to Oct 17, 2026. The play is the winner of the 2023 Maxim Mazumdar New Play Award and an O’Neill NPC Finalist. For tickets and more information, Click Here.

Alex Kingsley, Co-founder of Strong Branch Productions, is producing a reading series of speculative 10-min plays called Chosen by the Dragon! The first reading in the series will be Wednesday, Oct 14 at 6pm at Goblin Market at 2868 N Lincoln Ave in Chicago, and will include short works by Toby Inoue (The Finalists) and J.S. PULLER (Bottom’s Nightmare). For more information, Click Here

Alex Fortune’s Forsythian Dweller’s Club, a feature film written, is having its Chicago premiere at Windie City Film Fest on Oct. 3rd at Facets. The film follows the staff of a struggling literary magazine through a meeting with a brand consultant, who encourages them to move fast and break things, including reality. For more information Click Here

Andrea Berting is hosting and producing her annual Breast Cancer Awareness Month burlesque and variety show fundraiser event, Breast in Show! Tickets are on sale now. The show will be held on Monday, October 19, starting at 7pm at The Newport Theater in Wrigleyville (956 W Newport Ave). For more information, Click Here