Griffin Theatre Company

Description

Celebrating its 35th Anniversary the Jeff Award-winning ensemble, Griffin Theatre Company has provided a wide range of work including world and mid-west premieres of acclaimed scripts, critically lauded productions of Shakespeare and original adaptations of novels. 

The Griffin Theatre is a nationally recognized producer of youth touring theatre in the United States. Touring productions include both youth focused plays.

Work Sample

This clip is an excerpt from the Griffin Theatre production of LETTERS HOME which tours nationally.

The Griffin Theatre creates productions suitable for all ages.

This is an excerpt from NO MORE DEAD DOGS. A TYA production the Griffin Theatre produced based on the popular novel by Gordon Korman.

History

Celebrating its 35th Anniversary this year, the Griffin has provided a wide range of work including world and mid-west premieres of acclaimed scripts, critically lauded productions of Shakespeare and original adaptations of novels. The Griffin Theatre Company is the recipient of 133 Joseph Jefferson Award nominations for theater excellence in Chicago. In 2018, the Griffin's production of the musical Ragtime received the Jeff Award for "Best Production of a Musical and Best Ensemble."

Artistic Vision

The mission of the Griffin Theatre Company is to create extraordinary and meaningful theatrical experiences for both children and adults by building bridges of understanding between generations that instill in its audience an appreciation of the performing arts. Through artistic collaboration the Griffin Theatre Company produces literary adaptations, original work and classic plays that challenge and inspire, with wit, style and compassion for the audience.