Theatre X
Theatre X was an American
History
The company formed in 1969 as an informal workshop by a group of
Much of its early work was created improvisationally as an ensemble, with influences including The Living Theatre and Jerzy Grotowski. The company created over 60 new plays among its 180 productions. In its last two years, Theatre X's board of directors gave then producing director David Ravel and artistic director John Schneider control over play selection and casting, which had previously involved the entire group, and then dissolved the acting company. This move away from an ensemble structure led to a public dispute when the board gave ensemble members John Kishline, Deborah Clifton and Marcie Hoffmann a forced leave of absence from acting in hopes of re-structuring the company, leaving only Schneider and Flora Coker as the remaining founding members. Though litigation was proposed, the lawsuit was dropped after it became too costly. Theatre X continued for 2 seasons but chose to turn off the lights in 2004.
Theatre X won a 1978
References
- "Theatre X ends 35-year history". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, November 20, 2004.
- "Theatre X schedule exposes rift in troupe". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, August 29, 2002.
- excerpt of Theatre X work in Mike Figgis film of Mickery Theatre production of "Rembrandt and Hitler or Me." 1985 at: http://www.levenlangtheater.nl/Ritsaert%20ten%20Cate/Video/5049.html
- http://articles.chicagotribune.com/1989-10-15/entertainment/8901220775_1_vernon-handley-trevor-pinnock-Emerson String Quartet