Author Archives: jaredmcdaris

Romeo & Juliet Photos

A few photos from Unrehearsed Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet are up. More will be coming in soon. Company: The Unrehearsed Shakespeare Company Venue: Atlantic Bar & Grill Position: Director Photos: iNDie Grant Productions

Theater Stuff, Unrehearsed Shakespeare

One Person’s Treasure: Doc Danger Brings Something New to a Popular Genre

When I sat down in the Studio Theatre at the Broadway Theatre Center, I was ready to enjoy a bright, fluffy, and un-challenging musical adventure; a fun escape from the week’s work. Remarkably, though Jason Powell’s Doc Danger and the Danger … Continue reading

Reviews, Theater Stuff

This Prison Where I Live

“One cannot imagine a finer portrayal of Edwin Booth than the one given by Chicago actor and playwright Jared McDaris. He manages to hold the audience’s attention throughout the play. McDaris’s mercurial moods as Edwin Booth provide an effective emotional … Continue reading

Theater Stuff, TheaterRED

Unrehearsed Romeo & Juliet (October 16 & 24)

Probably the most popular play of all time returns to Unrehearsed this October 16 & 24 at 7:30pm. Admission is Free for All! SYNOPSIS: Two households, both alike in dignity, In fair Verona, where we lay our scene, From ancient … Continue reading

Theater Stuff, Unrehearsed Shakespeare

King John Photos!

You can see more photos here as they come in. Company: The Unrehearsed Shakespeare Company Venue: Atlantic Bar & Grill Position: Director Photos: iNDie Grant Productions

Theater Stuff, Unrehearsed Shakespeare

5 Robots Working That Hustle: Photos!

Photos (such as they are) from our recent production of 5 Robots Working That Hustle. 5 Robots was part of St. Sebastian Players’ first annual 10-minute play festival. CAST Robot Alpha: Kate Lass Robot Beta: Jessica Goforth Robot Delta: Kaelea … Continue reading

Theater Stuff

Richard IV: Casual Read

Another casual reading is coming to Chicago. The Pretension of Richard IV has been rewritten and is ready to be heard. Lady Catherine Gordon and King James “The Barber of Scotland” join the cast, and some fancy new monologues will … Continue reading

Theater Stuff

Starlight Radio Dreams

In November, I’ll be joining Starlight Radio Dreams as a guest performer, and you can bet I am (and will be) thankful for that. Since I was twelve, people have been telling me I have a face for radio, and … Continue reading

Theater Stuff

Unrehearsed Returns to Scotch Tape

Scooch Tap presents Scotch Tape! May 25, 10pm, at the Playground Theater (3209 N Halsted St), Scooch Tap presents: Scotch Tape! Unrehearsed Shakespeare will be joining in the skylarkings. And at long last: Unrehearsed Shakespeare and We Three will be … Continue reading

Theater Stuff, Unrehearsed Shakespeare, Wayward Women

Unrehearsed Master Class

Unrehearsed Shakespeare will be holding a Master Class for experienced performers June 19th at 6:30pm. The signup deadline is Sunday, May 20, at 11:59pm. The Master Class will consist of a performance of one or two acts from one or … Continue reading

Theater Stuff, Unrehearsed Shakespeare