Comedian W. Kamau Bell on His Mom and What Makes Malcolm X Funny By Novid Parsi The former Chicagoan and funniest political commentator on CNN discusses the forces that shaped him. Read more
Telling 400 Years of Immigrants' Stories, In Their Own Words By Novid Parsi Playwright William Massolia began researching immigrants' first-hand accounts after finding out his own grandfather never became a citizen. Read more
Chicago’s Most Successful Screenwriter Takes to TV By Novid Parsi Steve Conrad (The Pursuit of Happyness) shares the forces that molded his writing. Read more
Why We Love Chicago: The Month of September By Novid Parsi When the air is room temperature and the annoying tourists have left. Read more
How Boystown Became a “Gay Disneyland” Interview by Novid Parsi Jason Orne says it's great that people come for the sexually open atmopshere—as long as they don't treat it like a tourist attraction. Read more
Transgender Actress Delia Kropp Returns to the Stage By Novid Parsi She reveals why she left theater—and why she’s back. Read more
Philip Dawkins Tackles Family Tragedy in The Happiest Place on Earth By Novid Parsi The playwright examines harsh realities in his new one-man show. Read more
A Trio of Star Turns By Novid Parsi Three of Chicago’s biggest talents showcase their chops this fall in career-defining roles. Read more
Building the Obamas in Southside with You By Novid Parsi Director Richard Tanne brings the first couple’s first date to the big screen. Read more
Director Kendra Miller Tackles Death and Mortality in The Cure By Novid Parsi A new play explores our insatiable morbid curiosity. Read more
