Style. Status. Success. A group of twentysomething editorial assistants are pursuing it all at one of New York’s most esteemed cultural magazines. When a seemingly normal day at the office turns out to be anything but, these aspiring journalists recognize an opportunity to seize a career-defining moment. Who has the right to tell whose story? Simultaneously funny and shocking, Gloria is an adrenaline rush of a show as MacArthur “Genius” grant winner Jacobs-Jenkins skewers the cutthroat, opportunistic culture of modern media.
Please be aware: “Gloria” includes violence, intense themes, scenes, events, and sudden loud noises that may be unsettling to some viewers. Click here for more details.
*** FINALIST for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama
“A whip-smart satire! A sharp-toothed comic drama with a whole lot to say”The New York Times
“A shocking, hilarious, and spectacularly honest play” Chicago Tribune
“Provocative, sharply observant and playfully theatrical. This thought-provoking work continues its talented young writer’s winning streak” The Hollywood Reporter
Executive Producers Linda & Tod White
Associate Producer Laurie Smits Staude
Executive Season Producers Bette & Wylie Aitken
Associate Season Producer The Family of Mary Kay Fyda-Mar
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3 Special Events:
Community Night
LGBTQIA+ Night
Wine Night
COMMUNITY NIGHT
Join us before and after the performance for a happy hour and get to know our community partners. Schedule is subject to change.
Friday, October 11 starting at 7:00 PM.
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
7:00 PM - Mingling in the Chance lobby over light bites and Happy Hour drinks. Be sure to meet our Community Partners!
8:00 PM - Gloria begins! We can't wait for you to see this performance!
10:15 PM - Participate in a post-show conversation with the Cast and our Community Partner.
10:45 PM - Don't leave just yet! We have a second round of bites and drinks.
11:30 PM - Last call! The event comes to an end.
WINE NIGHT
Back by popular demand, Wine Night features a signature wine for the first 50 patrons in the door. Members and their guests receive priority access. Schedule is subject to change.
Friday, October 18 starting at 7:00 PM.
6:45 PM - Check-in Starts
7:00 PM - Wine Night starts. Enjoy free exclusive wines!
7:45 PM - Wine Night ends. Get prepared for the show!
8:00 PM - Show starts, feel free to bring in your cup!
LGBTQIA+ NIGHT
Join us for our LGBTQIA+ nights, where theater lovers who share an identity can connect over refreshments and conversation before enjoying a performance. Schedule is subject to change.
Saturday, October 19 starting at 7:00 PM.
7:00 PM - Mingling in the Chance lobby over light bites and Happy Hour drinks.
8:00 PM - Gloria begins! We can't wait for you to see this performance!
10:15 PM - Participate in a post-show conversation with the Cast and each other.
10:45 PM - Don't leave just yet! We have a second round of bites and drinks.
11:30 PM - Last call! The event comes to an end.
Are you part of a Community Organization? Contact us at [email protected] for information on special discounts and fundraising opportunities.
IN PERFORMANCE
Audrey Forman, Emma Laird, Will Martella, and Johnathan Middleton in “Gloria” at Chance Theater. Playing September 27 – October 20, 2024 at the Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Written by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins. Directed by Marya Mazor. Photo by Doug Catiller.
Will Martella and Johnathan Middleton in “Gloria” at Chance Theater. Playing September 27 – October 20, 2024 at the Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Written by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins. Directed by Marya Mazor. Photo by Doug Catiller.
Will Martella and Branda Lock in “Gloria” at Chance Theater. Playing September 27 – October 20, 2024 at the Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Written by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins. Directed by Marya Mazor. Photo by Doug Catiller.
Erik Scilley and Emma Laird in “Gloria” at Chance Theater. Playing September 27 – October 20, 2024 at the Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Written by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins. Directed by Marya Mazor. Photo by Doug Catiller.
Emma Laird in “Gloria” at Chance Theater. Playing September 27 – October 20, 2024 at the Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Written by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins. Directed by Marya Mazor. Photo by Doug Catiller.
Will Martella and Audrey Forman in “Gloria” at Chance Theater. Playing September 27 – October 20, 2024 at the Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Written by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins. Directed by Marya Mazor. Photo by Doug Catiller.
Erik Scilley and Johnathan Middleton in “Gloria” at Chance Theater. Playing September 27 – October 20, 2024 at the Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Written by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins. Directed by Marya Mazor. Photo by Doug Catiller.
Will Martella, Emma Laird, and Audrey Forman in “Gloria” at Chance Theater. Playing September 27 – October 20, 2024 at the Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Written by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins. Directed by Marya Mazor. Photo by Doug Catiller.
Branda Lock and Emma Laird in “Gloria” at Chance Theater. Playing September 27 – October 20, 2024 at the Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Written by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins. Directed by Marya Mazor. Photo by Doug Catiller.
The cast of “Gloria” at Chance Theater. Playing September 27 – October 20, 2024 at the Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center on the Cripe Stage. Written by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins. Directed by Marya Mazor. Photo by Doug Catiller.