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1994 - 1997
By this time in Prop's history, many prominent creatives have broken onto the scene: Bob Odendirk, Dan Rubin, and now, Paul Peditto. From its early days, Prop has incubated talent in numerous forms, and Chicago institutions such as the Jeff Awards have begun to take notice. Despite not having a space to call home in this fully itinerant period, Prop rises to local fame and puts their name on the theatre map.
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From June 1994 to spring 1998, Prop moved out of their space on Clybourn and staged dozens of productions at theatres across Chicago, once again proving that the theatre network runs long and strong.
Itinerancy, Part Two
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In 1996, Prop received 501(c)3 status as a not-for-profit organization.
Official Status
Never Come Morning
by Nelson Algren and Paul Peditto
1994
In writer Paul Peditto's first production with Prop, he made a big splash winning a record-setting nine non-Equity Jeff Awards, the most ever given to a single production. The show won in the categories of Fight/Movement Direction, Production - Play, Ensemble, Scenic Design, Actor in a Principal Role - Play, Director - Play, New Work, Actress in a Supporting Role - Play, and Lighting Design.
1997
Based on Ben Hecht's newspaper columns, Peditto continued his work with Prop on this unique adaptation. He still writes for the stage and screen to this day.
To read a review of the production, click here.