The cast of David Byrne and Mala Gaonkar’s Theater of the Mind at Goodman Theater
“David Byrne—the Academy, Grammy, and Tony Award-winning artist best known as the front man of the new wave band Talking Heads—co-created the project with writer Mala Gaonkar. Over several years, they workshopped various formats until landing on the concept that a small group of audience members would move through the experience together, with a solo actor as their guide. Following the production’s 2022 world premiere in Denver, directed by Andrew Scoville, Chicago’s Goodman Theatre programmed Theater of the Mind as part of its 2025–26 centennial season, with hopes for a long run. Performances takes place in a 15,000-square-foot, custom-renovated space on the first floor of the Reid Murdoch Building, a former warehouse that was constructed in 1914 and is a designated Chicago Landmark.” - Playbill.com
Lipsync performance of Neko Case's "I Wish I Was the Moon" inspired by Laurie Simmons cowboy miniature photographs, performed inside a Chicago Athletic Association hotel room. Lasso work and a miniature glowing moon inside a suitcase.
"The Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago and the Chicago Athletic Association hotel announce their on-going partnership, "MCA Checks In" at the Chicago Athletic Association hotel. Throughout the year the MCA will extend its campus to the Chicago Athletic Association hotel for art-inspired events crafted for Chicago's culture lovers."
Lucky Stiff for Spillover Salon at Blue Man Group Chicago.
“A stripped-down night of experimentation during the first-ever Spillover Salon Monday, August 26 at 9 p.m. Blue Man Group performers test new show material in an offbeat and collaborative setting, requesting feedback from audience members.” - Blue Man Group
Cowboy by Boy Friday Dance Company, at Prime Produce NYC
