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The Court Theatre is premiering “Invisible Man,” the first authorized by The Ralph and Fanny Ellison Charitable Trust. The landmark American novel is now a groundbreaking play. The Chicago Tribune is raving about the production. “Like so much in this singular, 600-page, 1952 novel — and now, at the Court Theatre in Chicago, a remarkable, 205-minute, must-see, three-act dramatic achievement adapted by the writer and filmmaker Oren Jacoby — that remark offers very good advice for anyone, say, staring with disbelief at the men who make up a presidential primary, or merely trying to deal with a neighbor of a diffrerent stripe.”

The direction team has been distributing handbills and hanging posters throughout the south side and near north side of Chicago.

“Invisible Man” runs until February 19 at the Court Theatre on the campus of the University of Chicago. Tickets for this critically acclaimed show are available. For seats and information on the rest of the 2011-12 Court season, please visit courttheatre.org.

Adapted from Homer’s classic work, this Court Theatre version of “An Iliad” stars Lisa Peterson and Denis O’Hare, with translation by Robert Fagles and direction from Charles Newell. Peterson and O’Hare from “True Blood,” make this production is an intimate show, taking the audience on a painful journey through the horrors of war. The Court has been staging quality works like this one for 57 years, helping shed light on the theater scene in Hyde Park.

The direction team has been distributing posters and handbills for this classic work throughout the theater attending neighborhoods of Chicago.

“An Iliad” will be at the Court Theatre on the University of Chicago campus until December 11. Tickets and more information about this play can be found at courttheatre.org.

Located on the beautiful University of Chicago campus, the Court Theatre has been thriving in Chicago for over 50 years. The company stages original and innovative work in addition to classics. The current production is “Spunk,” based on the writings of Zora Neale Hurston. Up next is “An Iliad,” a one man interpretation of Homer’s work. Following that is “Invisible Man,” a world premiere adaptation of Ralph Ellison’s novel. That’s only part of their schedule. The theater is offering three different type of season tickets plans, epic stories, legendary authors and the entire season. Save up to 44% with each of these plans, ensuring yourself seats to the 57th season of the Court.

The direction team has been distributing brochures for the 2011-2012 Court Theatre season throughout the north side of Chicago.

The 2011-2012 season of the Court Theatre is currently underway. Tickets are available for purchase for “Spunk,” “An Iliad,” and “Invisible Man” and for season subscriptions. Please visit courttheatre.org for tickets and information about the current Court season and the history of this Chicago institution.

Based on three stories by Zora Neale Hurston (“Their Eyes Were Watching God”) adapted by George C. Wolfe (“The Colored Museum”) and featuring music composed by blues artist Chic Street Man, “Spunk” is a excellent glimpse into the art and life of the Harlem Renaissance. The Court Theatre is currently in the midst of their 57th season. If you haven’t headed down to Hyde Park to check out their stellar work, here’s your chance.

The direction team has been spreading the word about “Spunk” throughout the more theater friendly neighborhoods of Chicago’s north side.

“Spunk” will be at the Court Theatre until October 9. For tickets and more information about the Court, please visit courttheatre.org.

Due to popular demand, “The Gershwins’ Porgy & Bess” run at the Court Theatre in Hyde Park has been extended. That means a lot of people saw this classic, told their friends, their friends saw it and told their friends and so on. It’s good. The Chicago Sun-Times highly recommends this production. “Far more can be said about this revelatory production, but there is no substitute for experiencing it. Already a super-hot ticket for Court, “Porgy and Bess” is further proof that THIS theater is long overdue for a “best regional theater” Tony Award.” We’ll leave it at that.

The direction team has been distributing posters and handbills for this Court Theatre production on our south side route.

“The Gershwins’ Porgy & Bess” runs until July 3 at the Court Theatre. For tickets, show times, reviews and more, please visit courttheatre.org.

A story about gender bending, love letters, history and living for hundreds of years, “Virginia Woolf’s Orlando” is currently at the Court Theatre on the University of Chicago campus. The Chicago Sun-Times highly recommends this production and has said, “director Jessica Thebus’ fleet, fluid, luminous, exquisitely imagined, impeccably realized production for Court Theatre in which the radiantly handsome/beautiful Amy J. Carle gives a fiercely intelligent, physically bold, altogether stellar performance in the marathon title role.”

The direction team has distributed posters and handbills throughout the north and south sides of Chicago for this play being staged in Hyde Park.

“Virginia Woolf’s Orlando” is running until April 10 at the Court Theatre. Please visit courttheatre.org for tickets and information. Buy tickets in advance and in a hurry. The theatre is currently offering a $20 off coupon for a limited time.

Edward Albee (“Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?”) wrote this very personal piece shortly after the passing of his step-mother. The play is about one human life, told through the performances of three different women. Woman A is on her deathbed, with a certain clarity that comes from the knowledge that time’s almost up. Woman B is middle-aged, in a marriage that’s bound to end and about to regain perspective. Woman C is twenty-six, working as a department store mannequin, going through boys until she finds the right one, she refuses to acknowledge she will ever turn into A. The play is directed by Court Theatre Artistic Director Charles Newell, whose 2004 production of “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” was named “the finest production I’ve seen to date” by Terry Teachout of the Wall Street Journal.

The direction team has distributed posters and handbills for this production throughout Chicago.

“Three Tall Women” runs until February 13 at the Court Theatre. Please visit courttheatre.org for tickets and information.

From the farms of South Carolina to the place where trains go clickity-clack, clickity-clack and back again, “Home” is a play that will take you on a journey. The performance follows Cephus Miles for twenty years, through the 1960s and 70s. We see the struggle he has maintaining family obligations and keeping up with the time. Only three actors play all the roles in “Home,” stretching out as much as possible in front of the audience.

In addition to distributing materials to South Side and North Side neighborhoods, direction is also promoting the show hand-to-hand at churches around the city this upcoming weekend.

“Home” runs from Novemer 11 to December 12 at the Court Theatre. Please visit courttheatre.org for more information.

Master playwright Fugard and the actors of the original South African cast collaboratively wrote the story of a man who pretends to be dead in order to live. This searing exploration of identity and the political power of storytelling is presented in a new, intimate staging by Court Resident Artist Ron OJ Parson.

We last worked with Court Theatre on the critically acclaimed The Illusion, and now, we’re excited to be a part of their newest production.  Distribution is underway as we bring posters and handbills to key locations and venues throughout the city.  Be sure to catch Sizwe Banzi, and find out more about what the Court Theatre has to offer!

Sizwe Banzi is Dead is at the Court Thetare May 13th though June 13th. Please visit www.courttheatre.org for more information.

Court Theatre is proud to present there latest production written by acclaimed playwright Tony Kushner. The Illusion tells the story of a father’s attempt to find his estranged son in a world of theatrical magic, outrageous humor, and true, complicated love.

In addition to launching a distribution campaign, we also had our street teams out distributing handbills to performances in Chicago if you were at the Harris Theater last Monday, or the Lyric Opera this past Saturday, you probably saw our team in action, and grabbed a  handbill yourself.

The Illusion is at the Court Theatre March 11th through April 11th. Please visit www.courttheatre.org.