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Virtual Play Offers Night of Theater, Without Leaving Home

With its doors closed to the public, Theater Wit is now livestreaming.

Aired 04/07/2020 | Rating NR

Chicago Tonight

Virtual Play Offers Night of Theater, Without Leaving Home

Clip: 4/7/2020 | 3m 58sVideo has Closed Captions

With its doors closed to the public, Theater Wit is now livestreaming.

With its doors closed to the public, Theater Wit is now livestreaming the play “Teenage Dick.” Arts correspondent Angel Idowu spoke with the artistic director to learn more about this new format for live theater.

Aired 04/07/2020 | Rating NR

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