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The Second City and DePaul University to Offer Degrees in Comedy Filmmaking

DePaul collaborates with world’s largest school of improvisation CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—May 4, 2018 Contacts: Kristin Claes Mathews and Marilyn Cox DePaul University today announced a collaboration designed to expand comedy education. Starting in fall 2018, DePaul’s School of Cinematic Arts will offer comprehensive new undergraduate and graduate degrees in comedy filmmaking: Master[Read More…]

The Cat in the Hat

Chicago Playworks for Families and Young Audiences to Present Dr. Seuss’ ‘The Cat in the Hat’

Special performance May 6 for children with autism and sensory sensitivities CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—May 4, 2018 By: Meghan Hughes Bright lights, loud noises and shushes from the audience can make the theatre an unwelcoming place for children with sensory sensitivities. To soften those challenges, The Theatre School at DePaul University is offering[Read More…]

Chloe Orlando

Controversial Bathroom Law Spawns DePaul University Play on Gender Identity

‘Growing Up Blue’ opens May 18 at The Theatre School at DePaul University CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—May 4, 2018 Contact: Lorene Yue  When North Carolina defined gender access to public bathrooms in 2016, people protested, corporations yanked expansion plans in the state, sports organizations canceled tournaments and celebrities boycotted. Chloë Orlando, a student[Read More…]

Erick Middleton, football coach, Marian Catholic

Alum, Veteran Assistant Erick Middleton To Head Football Program At Marian Catholic

Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- As Marian Catholic continues to rebuild its football program toward a consistent IHSA playoff contender, the Spartans will turn to one of their own to lead the charge, the school announced Thursday afternoon. Class of 1998 alum Erick Middleton will serve as Marian’s ninth football coach. An[Read More…]

Immigrant Prisons by Brave New World Films

Immigrant Prisons Series from Brave New Films to be Screened on Friday, May 25 at Trinity Lutheran Church

Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 3, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser The ‘Immigrant Prisons series’ from Brave New Films will be screened on Friday, May 25 at 7 p.m. A discussion will follow the screening. Due to ongoing repairs being done at the Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC), the event will be held[Read More…]

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