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Promethean Theatre Ensemble

Actors on stage perform a dramatic scene; two people in military costumes restrain two others, while three individuals stand in the background observing. The setting features modern, minimalist stage design and lighting.

by Hugh Iglarsh | June 11, 2026

An “Antigone” That Doesn’t Reach Its Tragic Potential Tonal inconsistencies in Promethean Theatre Ensemble’s production of Jean Anouilh’s adaptation weaken the play’s powerful and relevant message.

Two actors in Shakespearean garb interact.

by Noel Schecter | September 29, 2025

“The Book of Will” Traces the Creation of Shakespeare’s First Folio Promethean Theatre Ensemble puts on a play that presents the surprisingly heroic efforts undertaken to preserve Shakespeare’s greatest works.

by Tristan Bruns | April 6, 2023

Moving Backwards: A Review of “A Town Called Progress” by Promethean Theatre Ensemble

by Mary Wisniewski | May 25, 2022

The Most Interesting Person in the Room: A Review of “Richard III” at Promethean Theatre

by Hayley Osborn | March 10, 2020

The Gospel of Getting On: A Review of Mrs. Warren’s Profession at Promethean Theatre Ensemble

by Hugh Iglarsh | May 31, 2019

Love Blooms Eternal: A Review of Bloomsday at Remy Bumppo Theatre Company

by Kevin Greene | April 29, 2019

Spring/Summer Theater Preview: 2019 Edition

by Amanda Finn | February 26, 2019

Wilde Women: A Review of Gross Indecency: The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde at Promethean Theatre Ensemble

by Irene Hsiao | November 26, 2018

Trivia and Meaning: A Review of Arcadia at Promethean Theatre Ensemble

by Hugh Iglarsh | August 20, 2018

Jersey By Way Of Athens: A Review of BLISS (or Emily Post is Dead!) at Promethean Theatre Ensemble

by Mary Kroeck | November 9, 2017

Flights Less Fancy: A Review of Marisol at Promethean Theatre Ensemble

by Irene Hsiao | May 10, 2017

A Smarting Delight: A Review of The Liar at Promethean Theatre Ensemble

by Kevin Greene | April 24, 2017

Opening This Week: April 24-30, 2017

by Irene Hsiao | January 17, 2017

True Love Waits A Review of Eurydice at Promethean Theatre Ensemble

by Kevin Greene | January 9, 2017

Opening This Week January 9-15, 2017

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