WHO Artistic director, Chicago Shakespeare Theater (800 E. Grand Ave.)
HOME ’HOOD “My sweet pup, Cricket, and I live in Lakeview, and it has always been our friendly neighbors who make it feel like home. We encounter so many two- and four-legged friends on our twice-daily walks, which creates such a warm and positive sense of community.”
GO-TO SPOT “I am so fortunate to be able to walk to Unabridged Bookstore (3251 N. Broadway), which is a treasure trove—I love being surprised by something new! You can also continue up Broadway to two of my favorite spots, Joy’s Noodles (3257 N. Broadway) or Indie Cafe (5951 N. Broadway), for a delicious meal.”
LOOKING FORWARD TO MOST “I couldn’t be more excited to welcome the hugely talented company of the new musical The Notebook to the theater. There’s a special electricity about creating a world premiere—and I am thrilled to experience that journey to the stage and share it with our audiences for the first time.”
CURRENT OBSESSION“I have become an obsessive collector of quotes, and jot down anything that inspires me. Recently, my brother shared, ‘Hope is the pillar that holds up the world,’ which he found in an Anthony Doerr book... and it’s been motivating me to continue to seek out the joy and hope in our lives.”
Photography by: PHOTO BY STEVE LEONARD
