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Gaslight
By Steven Dietz
Based on the original play by Patrick Hamilton
November 28 – January 4
Savor Evanston
A Northlight Event at The Fat Shallot
December 2 at 6:30 PM
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NORTHLIGHT NEWS
Artistic Director BJ Jones sat down with Laura Schellhardt, a nationally recognized playwright and dramaturg who is currently the head of playwriting at Northwestern University,...
Our Artistic Director BJ Jones sat down with the playwright of Gaslight to get the scoop on why he decided to adapt this classic thriller....
Our Artistic Director BJ Jones is always tuned in to what’s happening in the theatre scene around Chicago, and in June he appeared on the...
On a rainy day in New York back in 2009, Northlight Artistic Director BJ Jones saw a documentary on Gertrude Berg. Yoo-hoo, Mrs.Goldberg followed the...
As we gear up for Twisted Melodies, it’s important to us that we’re providing our audiences with the right tools to navigate their own mental...
LISTENING BETWEEN THE LINES Donny Hathaway was a musician of staggering emotional depth, a composer whose songs held both the ache and beauty of being...
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Today, we dove into the archives to bring you a scene from our 2016 production of Butler by Richard Strand, directed by Stuart Carden. Early in the Civil War, three escaped slaves arrive at a Union fort to seek sanctuary from Major General Butler. Despite the conflict between the states, the law requires that the slaves be returned to their rightful owners. Seeking a solution that satisfies both ethics and duty, Butler embarks on a battle of words and wits, calling into question what is legal versus what is right in a captivating story based on actual events.
Check out this clip from our production and stay tuned for more clips from the archives throughout our 50th Anniversary Season!
Join Northlight for a series of celebrations highlighting each of Evanston’s nine wards through some of their favorite restaurants. Enjoy appetizers, drinks, and the opportunity to get to know the Northlight and Evanston communities.
Our first Savor Evanston Event is at The Fat Shallot. The Fat Shallot has an awesome menu with sandwiches, salads, soups, and sides. Join us on Giving Tuesday for appetizers, cocktails, and the chance to give back! Bring a canned good or other non-perishable food item to the event to make a donation to the Hillside Food Pantry. Follow the link in our bio to learn more.
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The world of GASLIGHT is full of deception, and our cast of characters disguise their true selves in a variety of ways. In these lovely renderings by costume designer Raquel Adorno, each character has dressed themselves meticulously to sway the perceptions of the people around them. Plus, we love a period piece! Grab your tickets to see these looks live and in person later this month.
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Actress Janyce Caraballo couldn’t be more excited to play Nancy in Gaslight. See what she has to say about bringing a classic thriller to life, and mark your calendars for a night of mystery, deception, and even a few laughs that will be fun for the whole family this holiday season.
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Bella has spent the last few years trapped in the "gilded cage" of her seemingly perfect marriage. Scenic Designer Collette Pollard has captured the skeletal structure of a cage and wrapped it in the appearance of a Victorian home, complete with upper levels and a grand staircase to a boarded-up attic. See this multi-level masterpiece in action at GASLIGHT starting Nov 28, and lose yourself in a world of shadows, suspense, and deception!
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Gaslighting is a form of emotional abuse where a manipulator makes someone question their own reality, memory, or sanity through various tactics like lying, twisting information, and invalidating their feelings. You’ve probably seen more moments of gaslighting than you realize. Here are some pop culture examples you might recognize. Let us know if you can think of any more in the comments, and get ready to see the story that gave rise to the term on stage this month at Northlight.
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“You are up against the most awful moment of your life - and you must be strong! Your entire future depends on what we do here in the next hour!”
All of Jack’s life has led up to this one fateful night. Will all of his work be worth it? Find out in GASLIGHT at Northlight Theatre. Performances start November 28.
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Before bringing GASLIGHT to life on our stage, director Jessica Thebus helmed nine other productions here at Northlight! Today, we’re diving into the archives to celebrate one of the many intensely entertaining stories she brought to life. SHINING LIVES was part of our 2014-15 season and shared the story of four courageous women who were determined to change the future of radium girls who were poisoned by years of toxic factory work.
Check out this clip from our production and stay tuned for more clips from the archives throughout our 50th Anniversary Season!
This holiday season, Northlight Theatre wants to put a spotlight on opportunities to help your neighbors and give back to the community we call home. Today, we’re calling on the citizens of Evanston to donate to Mayor Biss’s Annual Holiday Food, Book, and Toy Drive!
You can find donation drop-off points at cityofevanston.org/holidaydonation.
Stay tuned this holiday season for more opportunities to support your neighbors and help us celebrate this season of giving.
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In the words of director Jessica Thebus, “this story has been very popular, and it has been for a really long time!” The story of GASLIGHT began with a stage play all the way back in 1938, and has stuck around in the public zeitgeist until today! Here’s a brief history of its trip from stage to screen to stage again. We can’t wait to bring you Dietz`s adaptation this holiday season.
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Steel, foundation, and wiring, oh my! Construction on our new theatre in Evanston continues as the team begins work on the stage and house. This time lapse covers three weeks of work as the team puts our catwalk and structural steel in the air and starts work on the stage that will soon be home to some intensely entertaining theatre. Stay tuned for more updates and get ready to join us there next fall.
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