Otherworld Theatre’s latest production offers a unique experience for Harry Potter enthusiasts and theater lovers alike, delving into the captivating journey of seven years at a particular school of magic and focusing not on the main wizard but on the Puffs who just happened to be there at the time. One of the strengths of […]
Author Archives: Kayla Pulley
Springtime family fun
The Very Hungry Caterpillar is a delightful, mesmerizing production created by Jonathan Rockefeller that’s been traveling the globe for the last five years. Chicago Children’s Theatre first brought this charming show, based on four classic children’s books by Eric Carle, to local audiences in 2019. (In addition to the title story, the show also brings […]
Best arts education programming
PlayMakers Laboratory (PML) stands out among other theater and arts education programs for its unique approach to teaching creative writing—and so much more—to Chicagoland area students (grades three to six). What sets PML (founded in 1997) apart is that the adult actors and musicians in the program adapt the students’ written stories into sketches and […]
Magical storytelling for Pisces season
Chicago: it’s Pisces season. In case you are not a zodiac crackerjack like moi, Pisces is a water sign, typically represented by two fish swimming in counter directions, which is said to symbolize the counterbalance of fantasy and reality. In the magical world of the zodiac, water signs represent depth, emotion, and psychics. Seeing Physician […]
Tales From the Wandering Wyvern Inn offers a magical experience
Otherworld Theatre, known for its sci-fi and fantasy works, takes us into the winter solstice with Tales From the Wandering Wyvern Inn: A One-Shot Immersive LARP. If you are a fan of escape rooms, mystery, and/or theater, this show is a LARP dream and a wonderful introduction to the world of live-action role-playing. LARPING is […]