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Newcity Names 7 Theatre School Alumni and Faculty in 2025 Players 50 List

Introducing The Theatre School's Newcity Players 2025! 

Newcity has recognized seven Theatre School community members in Players 2025: The 50 People Who Really Perform For Chicago and four in the Hall of Fame. Join us in congratulating the following alumni and faculty for their contributions to our city and industry:

Newcity 2025 Players 50: The 50 People Who Really Perform For Chicago

  • Mikael Burke | Faculty and MFA Directing '18, The Theatre School
  • E. Faye Butler | BFA Acting, Goodman School of Drama
  • Melissa DuPrey | Faculty, The Theatre School
  • Willow James | Faculty, The Theatre School
  • Denise Yvette Serna | Faculty, The Theatre School
  • Larry Yando | MFA Acting '88, The Theatre School
  • Jen Ellison | BFA Acting '96, The Theatre School

Hall of Fame

  • Nick Bowling | MFA Directing ‘96, The Theatre School
  • Ike Holter | Playwriting, Goodman School of Drama
  • Tarell Alvin McCraney | BFA Acting ‘03, The Theatre School
  • Nick Sandys | Faculty, The Theatre School
View the full list here.​


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