Serving as a narrative of change, Rivendell Theatre Ensemble seeks to elevate the lives of women through the power of theatre. RTE accomplishes this by giving voice to women and their stories through artistic recognition of their lives with the support of an award-winning ensemble of artists, combating the inequities experienced by women in the theater landscape through gender parity at all levels of theatrical production, providing subsidized theater and rehearsal space, and by creating a...
Serving as a narrative of change, Rivendell Theatre Ensemble seeks to elevate the lives of women through the power of theatre. RTE accomplishes this by giving voice to women and their stories through artistic recognition of their lives with the support of an award-winning ensemble of artists, combating the inequities experienced by women in the theater landscape through gender parity at all levels of theatrical production, providing subsidized theater and rehearsal space, and by creating a rewarding experience for audiences and artists alike.
Over the past 30 years, Rivendell has grown to fill a vital role as the only women-focused Equity storefront theatre in Chicago and one of only a handful in the country.
It is recognized as a national force in new play development and as an artistic home for women theatre artists, engaging over 300 artists and 4,000+ audience members each year through its mainstage season, new work development, and outreach.