Artistic Council
Chicago Children's Theatre has attracted a group of acclaimed and talented artists to its Artistic Council. Included in the council are performers, artists, musicians and directors. This group functions as an exceptional resource for the development and production of programming for future Chicago Children's Theatre productions. “With their breadth of theatrical experience, this group comes together to express their ideas in support of the core principles of Chicago Children's Theatre,” said Jacqueline Russell, Artistic Director.Artistic Council
Jacqueline Russell
Artistic Director, Chicago Children's Theatre
Former Executive Director – Lookingglass Theatre
Cheryl Lynn Bruce
Director, Youth Drama Workshop
Award-winning actor – Chicago and nationally
Ralph Covert
Children's recording artist
Award-winning children's musician
Geoffrey M. Curley
Manager of Temporary Exhibits and Events - Museum of Science and Industry
Former Associate Artistic Director, Chicago Children's Theatre
Award-winning designer – Chicago and nationally
Henry Godinez
Artistic Associate, Goodman Theatre
Nationally recognized director
Sean Graney
Artistic Director, The Hypocrites
Chicagoan of the Year, Theatre – Chicago Tribune, 2004
Rachel Healy
Award-winning costume designer – Chicago and nationally
Tina Landau
Ensemble Member, Steppenwolf Theatre
Nationally recognized director and playwright
Jim Lasko
Artistic Director, Redmoon Theatre
Award-winning director, playwright, designer
Lisa Portes
Artistic Director, Chicago Playworks
Award-winning director / actor – Chicago and nationally
Jeanine Tesori
Broadway and film composer
Tony Award-nominated composer / arranger
Andrew White
Actor / Director – Chicago and nationally
Founding member of Lookingglass Theatre