Meet John Mabey, author of “the Sensational Sisters”

October 12, 2020.Reading time 6 minutes.

John Mabey started his career as a mental health counselor and infuses everything he’s learned about relationships and emotions into his characters. His work has been produced in Los Angeles and New York as well as overseas in Amsterdam. Here, he gives an overview of his play and looks ahead to theater in the post-covid […]

Meet the Cast of “60 is the New 40”

October 5, 2020.Reading time 2 minutes.

Two returning 2nd Act Players are joined by four newcomers to our virtual stage in the 2nd Act Players November online 60 is the New 40 Short-Play Festival. Deb Rodkin acted with the 2nd Act Players in 2019 in Old Ringers and also was in the cast for its 2019 Women’s Empowerment One-Act Play Festival. […]

2nd Act Players Donates $950 to NAACP Legal Defense Fund

July 28, 2020.Reading time 2 minutes.

We wanted to do more than just issue another statement after the death of George Floyd and subsequent demonstrations across America, we wanted to do something tangible to help.

2nd Act Players to stream socially relevant plays by Southside Chicago author

June 22, 2020.Reading time 6 minutes.

The 2nd Act Players will present its first online production the evenings of July 24th and 25th entitled More Rivers Will I to Cross — A look at twin pandemics – Racism & Covid-19. The streaming presentation will feature two short plays by Chicago playwright Andre Richardson Hogan II, Raisin Puffs and Line of Duties. […]

Make a donation, get a 2nd Act Players’ shirt

May 27, 2020.Reading time 1 minute.

We’ve told you how you could support Chicago actors by buying a T-shirt, now here’s a way to support the 2nd Act Players by buying a special limited-edition 2nd Act Players’ shirt for only $20! We get $10 for every shirt sold between now and June 15, so hurry, click here to order yours today. […]

See 2nd Act Players’ Ryan Hall act with Annie Potts, Amy Brenneman and many more stars, Sunday, May 24

May 23, 2020.Reading time 2 minutes.

See veteran 2nd Act Players’ alum Ryan Hall acting this Sunday in a nationally streamed production of the classic play Our Town with such Hollywood notables as Annie Potts (Ghostbusters), Amy Brenneman (NYPD Blue) and many more. Watchable on Youtube, the performance will benefit the Frostig Center in Pasadena, Calif., which works with disabled children. […]

Still time to buy a shirt, help an actor, #CHICAGOACTSTOGETHER

May 20, 2020.Reading time 2 minutes.

We told you earlier this month about a great effort by 100 Chicago-area theaters to raise money for out-of-work actors and other theater professionals. The campaign, #CHICAGOACTSTOGETHER, was selling shirts with the names of all the supporting theaters, including the 2nd Act Players, on the back. If you bought a shirt, or two or three, […]

First Northern Credit Union’s open during the pandemic

May 19, 2020.Reading time 2 minutes.

2nd Act Players’ 2019 sponsor First Northern Credit Union, which has an office in downtown Evanston, is open for business during these difficult times. ” Yes, we are open and continue to serve those members that need to visit us in the branch though we strongly encourage use of remote channels like online and mobile […]

Andrew Erickson is open for business at Edward Jones

May 13, 2020.Reading time 1 minute.

2nd Act Players’ sponsor Andrew Erickson, CRPC, is available for financial advice and planning at Edward Jones’ Winnetka office during this pandemic. “Thankfully, due to the technology my firm employs, we have been open and fully operational the entire time,” he tells us. “We are currently providing portfolio reviews and analysis, retirement goal reviews, and […]

Dave’s New Kitchen is open for carryout & delivery

May 12, 2020.Reading time 1 minute.

Dave’s New Kitchen is Evanston is open for pick-up seven days a week from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. during this crisis, serving classic Italian dishes and great thin-crust pizza, among its other offerings. It is offering delivery through Postmates. The best way to reach Dave’s and order is either through its site: https://www.davesnewkitchen.com/ or […]