Out from the shadows, Chicago’s non-Equity stage managers take a turn in the spotlight

The local Jeff Awards single out the unsung heroes of theater for recognition with an award, now in its second year.
BroadwayWorld

Matthew Silver, Production Stage Manager and Atlantic Theater Company Ensemble Member, Dies at 60

Born in Tarrytown, NY into a family deeply rooted in the performing arts, Matt was the son of Lee Silver, a newspaperman and longtime executive at The Shubert Organization who played a pivotal role in ...
The University of Chicago Chronicle

Course gives students a backstage look at Court Theatre’s award-winning production

Court Theatre swept at the recent 2025 Equity Jeff Awards, an annual recognition of Chicago’s acclaimed theater community. The spotlight was a big moment for the theater—as well as for a course of ...