About Remy Bumppo Theatre Company
Remy Bumppo Theatre Company: Enriching the Community with Great Plays
Remy Bumppo Theatre Company is a Chicago-based ensemble-driven theatre company that has been producing great plays of the past and important plays of today since 1996. The company's mission is to enrich the community by presenting thought-provoking, intellectually stimulating, and emotionally engaging productions that challenge audiences to think critically about themselves and their world.
The company takes its name from two characters in George Bernard Shaw's play "Heartbreak House": Remy, a Frenchman who represents passion and creativity, and Bumppo, an American frontiersman who embodies rugged individualism. These two characters symbolize the spirit of Remy Bumppo Theatre Company: a fusion of European sophistication and American independence.
Remy Bumppo Theatre Company has gained a reputation for producing high-quality productions that showcase the talents of its ensemble members. The company's ensemble consists of actors, directors, designers, and technicians who work together to create theatrical experiences that are both entertaining and enlightening.
One of the unique aspects of Remy Bumppo Theatre Company is its commitment to producing classic plays from different eras alongside contemporary works that address current social issues. This approach allows audiences to see how themes from classic literature are still relevant today while also providing them with fresh perspectives on contemporary issues.
The company's productions have received critical acclaim for their innovative staging, strong performances, and insightful interpretations. Some notable productions include "Arcadia" by Tom Stoppard, "The Importance of Being Earnest" by Oscar Wilde," "An Inspector Calls" by J.B Priestley," "Travesties" by Tom Stoppard," among others.
In addition to its mainstage productions at Theater Wit in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood each season (September through June), Remy Bumppo offers educational programs such as post-show discussions with artists or scholars after select performances; pre-show lectures before every performance; student matinees; workshops for students or adults; internships for college students interested in theatre production or administration; among others.
Remy Bumppo Theatre Company also collaborates with other arts organizations in Chicago such as Steppenwolf Theater Company , Court Theater , Writers' Theater , Lookingglass Theater , Victory Gardens Theater , among others., which helps expand their reach within the community while also fostering artistic partnerships across different disciplines.
Overall,Remy Bumppo Theatre Company is an essential part of Chicago’s vibrant cultural scene. Its commitment to producing great plays from different eras alongside important works addressing current social issues makes it one-of-a-kind theater experience not only in Chicago but beyond!