Short Subject Success: Retirement brings new career for local playwright

Anthony "Joe" Seed still remembers the five years he worked as a journalist, including his span as a reporter at The Hammond Times in 1976, and some of the stories published that grabbed the interest of readers.

OFFBEAT: Final weekend to see moving and heartfelt 'Freshly Fallen Snow' at Chicago Dramatists

Phil Potempa's daily entertainment news column.

Actresses Kirsten D'Aurelio and Ann Whitney in "Freshly Fallen Snow" at Chicago Dramatists

Chicago Dramatists has opened their 34th Season on a strong foothold with "Freshly Fallen Snow" written by M.E.H. Lewis and directed by Associate Artistic Director Meghan Beals McCarthy. After a two-month run, the production, which stars Kirsten D'Aurelio (left) and Ann Whitney, closes Sunda…

OFFBEAT: Another audience chance for gripping return of 'A Steady Rain'

Phil Potempa's daily entertainment news column.

"A Steady Rain" with Peter DeFaria (left) and Randy Steinmeyer

"A Steady Rain" stars Peter DeFaria (left) as Joey and Randy Steinmeyer as Denny at Chicago Dramatists, 1105 W. Chicago Ave., playing until Sept. 2, 2012.

Educating Rita by Shattered Globe Theatre

Whitney White plays Rita opposite Brad Woodard as her professor in Shattered Globe's production of "Educating Rita" running through Aug. 14 at Chicago Dramatists.

OFFBEAT: 'Educating Rita' offers glimpse into social side of university life

Phil Potempa's daily entertainment news column.

Time Ticks Away

Joanne Dubach (left) plays a concerned Cari Lee opposite Thomas Gebbia as Jimmy and Gail Rastofer Kate, while discovering the secrets of mortal time in Chicago Dramatists’ world premiere production of "HickoryDickory" through June 12 at 1105 W. Chicago Ave. Chicago.