New Theatre Space!
It's the biggest news since our inception in 1994 -- after 16 years as an itinerant company, Rivendell Theatre Ensemble is getting a permanent home! All future Rivendell productions will be at at 5779 N. Ridge Avenue in Chicago's vibrant Edgewater neighborhood.
A Custom Fit
Renovations of the 1,600 square foot double-storefront are scheduled for completion in February, and include a 50-seat flexible black box theatre, lobby, dressing rooms, administrative office, and rehearsal space.
Thank you, Driehaus!
None of this would be possible without the crucial help we recieved from the Richard H. Driehaus Foundation and John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation special PAV grant program. They provided the essential funds to kick-start the renovations and helped transform a dilapidated storefront into a beautiful, intimate theater venue.
Come Celebrate with Us
The first public event in our new space will be this year's Fresh Produce offering, Women at War. In honor of the occasion, we'll have food, drink, and tours of the space. A $10 suggested donation is requested. Join us February 8th at 7:00pm.
See the Raw Space
The new space was gutted down to the studs. Watch the video below to see Rivendell ensemble members cavort in the bare bones of their new home. Stay tuned for updates as the renovations progress.
Construction Photo Gallery
Visit this page often to see photos as our new space evolves from a raw storefront into a beautiful, intimate theatre!
Rivendell's original ensemble members celebrate the new space with a champagne toast and photos by our good friend Joe Mazza of Bravelux.com. (Not pictured, Victoria DeIorio.)
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Our Mission
Rivendell Theatre Ensemble is a professional theatre company committed to recognizing and cultivating the talents of women in theatre — from playwrights and actors to set designers and costume artists. Rivendell productions explore the unique female perspectives of everyday stories in an intimate, salon environment.
Who We Are
Over the past fifteen years, Rivendell has grown to fill an important role in the Chicago theatre community as the only Equity Theatre in Chicago committed to producing works that integrate and promote the essential female experience.