Raven Theatre’s mission is to establish itself as an important voice in regional theatre focusing on American classics, as well as new and lesser-known projects that illuminate the “American Experience.” Forays into world classics provide our audiences with a healthy perspective of our cultural differences and similarities. The company’s mission is realized by uniting an ensemble of Chicago based theatre artists from diverse disciplines who work together with the goal of maintaining a high standard of artistic excellence with programming easily accessible to patrons of all ages and socio-economic backgrounds, and thereby enriching our community’s cultural life.
History
Established in 1983, Raven Theatre is a professional, regional theatre company, serving the far north communities of Chicago, including Edgewater, Rogers Park and Andersonville. The company also receives a broad base of support from throughout the Chicagoland area. From 1985 to 2000 Raven Theatre was housed in an intimate 70-seat space in Rogers Park. This award-winning company closed its final season in its old home with five Joseph Jefferson Awards for Arthur Miller’s classic drama A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE, including outstanding production. In 2002, Raven moved in to its new state-of the art-facility on Clark and Granville. The first production in our new space was the award winning production of MARVIN’S ROOM.
Location
Raven is located at 6157 North Clark Street, on the corner of Clark and Granville in Chicago. We are 15 minutes from the Eden’s Expressway (Peterson exit east) and 5 minutes from the north end of Lake Shore Drive. Click the blue marker on the map for driving directions.
Parking
Free parking is available in our lot and is first come, first served. Enter the lot from northbound Clark Street. There is free, non-metered, parking on Granville, just east of the theatre. Ample street parking is also available on Clark.
Contact
Raven Theatre
6157 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60660
Phone: (773) 338-2177
Fax: (773) 338-6547
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