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Remy Bumppo Theatre Company is proud to announce four of the six titles for the return of its Readings on Ravenswood series, curated by Artistic Director Marti Lyons and Creative Producer Christina Casano. Readings on Ravenswood, now in its third year, begins May 4 and continues through June 15 on Monday nights at Remy Bumppo’s rehearsal space, 1751 W. Grace. This reading series introduces audiences to relevant plays, both old and new, and includes post-reading conversations that reflect the themes of the plays. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and readings begin at 7 p.m. Readings on Ravenswood are free to attend with a suggested donation. The VIP package for $125 includes admission to all six readings and recognition in Remy Bumppo’s program and on its website. Reservations and VIP Packages for the 2026 readings are now available RemyBumppo.org. 

“As we continue our 30th Anniversary season, I look forward to welcoming back audiences to our Readings on Ravenswood series,” said Artistic Director Marti Lyons. “Our specially curated series gives attendees an insight into some of the works we are excited about at Remy Bumppo. I am thrilled to share these plays, featuring our ensemble, this spring in our home on Ravenswood.”

Creative Producer Christina Casano added, “I can’t wait to hear what audiences and artists think about the scripts we’ve programmed. They are all sure to generate exciting conversations and Readings on Ravenswood is a special opportunity to get to hear immediate responses and reflections.”

All Readings on Ravenswood take place at Remy Bumppo’s rehearsal space at 1751 W. Grace. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and readings begin at 7 p.m. The 2026 series currently includes the following:

Monday, May 4 

Arcadia 

By Tom Stoppard

Directed by Artistic Director Marti Lyons

This brilliant play moves smoothly between 1809 and the present as it explores the nature of truth and time, the difference between classical and romantic temperaments and the disruptive influence of sex on our life orbits - the attraction Newton left out.

Monday, May 11

Furlough’s Paradise

by a.k. payne

In this radiant, nuanced two-hander – a staggering plea for empathy and connection – cousins Sade and Mina struggle to reconnect after returning home for a funeral.

Monday, May 18

Laughs in Spanish

By Alexis Scheer

This fast-paced, cafecíto-induced comedy – set at Art Basel, the annual high-stakes art fair in Miami – is a hilarious look at art and success... and mothers and daughters. 

Monday, June 1 

TBA 

Monday, June 8 

TBA 

Monday, June 15

Marjorie Prime 

By Jordan Harrison

Directed by James Bohnen 

In this richly spare, wondrous new play, Jordan Harrison explores the mysteries of human identity and the limits – if any – of what technology can replace.

Additional titles, directors and cast to be announced. 

ABOUT REMY BUMPPO THEATRE COMPANY

Remy Bumppo Theatre Company expands and enriches their community’s view of the world, and their own, by producing both the great plays of the past and the important plays of today. As an ensemble-driven theater company, Remy Bumppo authors a more humane culture that listens to, and seeks to understand, the voices, the ideas and the stories of one another.