Teller, the usually silent half of magic duo Penn and Teller, speaks his mind about the new production of "The Tempest" at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, in which he weaves stage illusions into the story of an exiled duke who uses the supernatural world to protect his daughter.

Frank Galati (Photo by Juan Davila)

The longtime Steppenwolf ensemble member talks about his struggles with adaptation and the company's future under Anna Shapiro. 

Victory Gardens Artistic Director Chay Yew (lower right) and the five emerging directors chosen for a new program at the theater.

Theater’s new program targets directors of various races, genders, and abilities

Victory Gardens announces the launch of a new program aimed at diversifying Chicago's stage directors.