Press Room
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Please note that there is no apostrophe in our name. Our legal name is The Actors Gymnasium.
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2021
- Jul 5, 2021 The Actors Gymnasium announces community circus event to celebrate its 25th year. Jul 5, 2021
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2020
- Sep 14, 2020 The Actors Gymnasium announces new, socially distanced learning pods Sep 14, 2020
- May 4, 2020 The Actors Gymnasium presents ISOLATED: An original, online circus theatre production May 4, 2020
- Jan 27, 2020 The Actors Gymnasium opens third teaching studio in Noyes Cultural Arts Center to support expanded curriculum Jan 27, 2020
- Jan 21, 2020 The Actors Gymnasium Announces Casting for THE GHOST IN GADSDEN’S GARDEN, its Annual Winter Circus Jan 21, 2020
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2019
- Dec 17, 2019 The Actors Gymnasium Named Inaugural Recipient of $25,000 “Signal Grant” from Celebrity Chef Rick Bayless’ Foundation Dec 17, 2019
- Dec 16, 2019 The Actors Gymnasium Adds Clown Concentration to its Professional Circus Training Program Dec 16, 2019
- May 22, 2019 The Actors Gymnasium presents “Case Study,” its 2019 Professional Training Program Showcase. May 22, 2019
- Jan 17, 2019 The Actors Gymnasium Announces its 10th Annual Winter Circus, All the Time in the World Jan 17, 2019
- Jan 11, 2019 Founder of Actors Gymnasium, Sylvia Hernandez DiStasi, to be inducted into Circus Ring of Fame Jan 11, 2019
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2016
- Dec 28, 2016 THE ACTORS GYMNASIUM PRESENTS THE WORLD PREMIERE OF QUEST, AN ORIGINAL CIRCUS-THEATER PRODUCTION, FEBRUARY 11 – MARCH 19 Dec 28, 2016
- Aug 31, 2016 Piven and AG Partner to Provide a New Workshop for Home Schoolers Aug 31, 2016
- Aug 25, 2016 Start Your Saturday with an Aerial Adventure Aug 25, 2016
- Aug 15, 2016 Circus Returns to Third Annual Canal Shores Campout Aug 15, 2016
- Jul 18, 2016 Brand New Circus Acts - This Weekend Only Jul 18, 2016
- May 23, 2016 Brand New Physical Show Brings Spectacle to Holiday Weekend May 23, 2016
- May 4, 2016 Molly Brennan to Join AG Staff as Physical Theatre Director May 4, 2016
- May 3, 2016 Moby Dick to Go on Tour May 3, 2016
- Apr 28, 2016 Video Gamers will Delight in New Youth Show Apr 28, 2016
- Apr 27, 2016 Circus Community Successful Celebrates 20th Anniversary Apr 27, 2016
- Apr 13, 2016 Meet the Faculty of our Professional Circus Training Program Apr 13, 2016
- Mar 28, 2016 Local Video Contest Giving Away One Year of Circus Classes Mar 28, 2016
- Mar 9, 2016 Celebrate World Day of Theatre for Children and Young People Mar 9, 2016
- Feb 16, 2016 Le Reve Seeking Extraordinary Strength & Agility in Chicagoans Feb 16, 2016
- Feb 8, 2016 The Actors Gymnasium Prepares Prospective Pro-Training Students! Feb 8, 2016
- Feb 5, 2016 Celebrate the Special Love of Friendship this Valentine's Day Weekend Feb 5, 2016
- Feb 2, 2016 New Show Created by Award Winning Artists & Friends Feb 2, 2016
- Jan 12, 2016 Actors Gymnasium joins the 100s of theatres participating in Chicago Theatre Week Jan 12, 2016
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2015
- Dec 26, 2015 Start your year off flexibly at the Actors Gymnasium Dec 26, 2015
- Dec 9, 2015 ACTORS GYMNASIUM LOOKS FOR IT'S NEXT GROUP OF DEDICATED CIRCUS ARTISTS Dec 9, 2015
- Dec 1, 2015 Learn Lyra Like a Pro Dec 1, 2015
- Nov 16, 2015 Fight like a Jedi this December Nov 16, 2015
- Oct 5, 2015 The Actors Gymnasium Announces2015/16 Season Oct 5, 2015
- Aug 31, 2015 "Circus Under the Stars" to Highlight Second Annual Canal Shores Campout Aug 31, 2015
- Aug 27, 2015 Sylvia Hernandez-DiStasi Honored as Recipient of the Illinois Theatre Association's 2015 Award of Honor Aug 27, 2015
- Aug 25, 2015 Open Houses for Students with Down Syndrome and Autism at Local Circus School Aug 25, 2015
- Aug 21, 2015 Evanston Non Profit Invites Community to Celebrate its Expansion Aug 21, 2015
- Aug 19, 2015 Circus School Announces Special Needs Pilot Program Aug 19, 2015
- Aug 12, 2015 Aug 12, 2015
- Aug 10, 2015 The Actors Gymnasium Announces Change in Leadership Structureto Coincide With 20th Anniversary Season Aug 10, 2015
- Aug 3, 2015 Staff Changes at Local Non Profit Aug 3, 2015
- Jul 15, 2015 Budding Circus Artists Showcase New Acts Jul 15, 2015
- Jun 17, 2015 Local Company Breaths New Life into Circus Space Jun 17, 2015
- May 11, 2015 Whole Foods Partners with Local Circus School May 11, 2015
- May 6, 2015 Curtains Up at The Actors Gymnasium May 6, 2015
- Apr 30, 2015 Return of Popular Circus Series in Evanston Apr 30, 2015
- Apr 30, 2015 Superheros Descend to Save Evanston Apr 30, 2015
- Mar 4, 2015 The Actors Gymnasium Announces Benefit Performance for "Visually Stunning" Show Mar 4, 2015
- Feb 9, 2015 Circus summer camp provides safe environment for youth to learn to fly Feb 9, 2015
- Feb 4, 2015 A Strange New Circus to Take Over Chicago Feb 4, 2015
- Jan 9, 2015 Circuscope Joins Chicago Theatre Week Jan 9, 2015
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2014
- Dec 10, 2014 The Actors Gymnasium Partners with Award-Winning Organizations to Launch Exciting New Professional Program Dec 10, 2014
- Oct 20, 2014 Local Youth Ensemble to Perform Shakespeare with a Circus Twist Oct 20, 2014
- Oct 18, 2014 Actors Gymnasium's Circus School Year Continues with Winter I Session Oct 18, 2014
- Oct 10, 2014 "One of a Kind" Local Designer Wins Major Award Oct 10, 2014
- Oct 8, 2014 Actors Gym Kicks off Season with Popular Circus in Progress Series Oct 8, 2014
- Sep 23, 2014 The Actors Gymnasium Announces 2014/15 Season Sep 23, 2014
- Aug 15, 2014 Olympic Athlete and PIPPIN Broadway Actress to Teach Evanston a Little Flexibility Aug 15, 2014
- Aug 5, 2014 Popular Circus Classes return to Evanston this Fall Aug 5, 2014
- Jun 18, 2014 Summer Circus Intensive Showcase Performance Doubles its Shows at The Actors Gymnasium Jun 18, 2014
- Jun 13, 2014 CORRECTED: Local Brewery Opens Taps to Support Circus Jun 13, 2014
- Jun 11, 2014 Local Brewery Opens Taps to Support Circus Jun 11, 2014
- May 27, 2014 Master Workshop on Aerial Straps Offered May 27, 2014
- May 14, 2014 The Actors Gymnasium Wins Best Interactive Event Entertainment Award May 14, 2014
- May 14, 2014 Evanston's Only Circus School Teaches Students to Fly May 14, 2014
- May 5, 2014 The Actors Gymnasium's Popular Circus in Progress Series Returns May 5, 2014
- Apr 24, 2014 Early Bird Discount Ends Wednesday for New Summer Circus Intensive Programs at The Actors Gymnasium Apr 24, 2014
- Apr 16, 2014 New Summer Circus Intensive Programs at The Actors Gymnasium Apr 16, 2014
- Apr 10, 2014 Master Workshop in Chinese Pole Offered Apr 10, 2014
- Mar 11, 2014 Exclusive Insights into Creative Innovation Mar 11, 2014
- Mar 5, 2014 Actors Gymnasium's Circus School Welcomes Spring with New Session of Classes Mar 5, 2014
- Jan 27, 2014 Dean Evans to star in Winter Circus at The Actors Gymnasium Jan 27, 2014
- Jan 22, 2014 Actors Gymnasium's Circus School Starts the New Year with New Classes Jan 22, 2014
- Jan 16, 2014 The Magical Exploding Circus and the Invisible Circus Takes Part in Chicago Theatre Week Jan 16, 2014
- Jan 3, 2014 Speaking Circus - Chicago Seminar Jan 3, 2014
- Jan 2, 2014 Local Students Strap in for Circus Festival Performance Jan 2, 2014
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2013
- Oct 27, 2013 The Actors Gymnasium to Open the 19th Season with Circus in Progress Oct 27, 2013
- Sep 4, 2013 The Actors Gymnasium Announces their New Executive Director Sep 4, 2013
- Aug 27, 2013 ACTORS GYMNASIUM GALA RAISES $12,000 FOR SCHOLARSHIPS Aug 27, 2013
- Aug 5, 2013 Actors Gymnasium Offers Unique Classes for Back to School Aug 5, 2013
- Jul 24, 2013 The Actors Gymnasium Introduces its Newly Redesigned Website Jul 24, 2013
- Jul 12, 2013 The Actors Gymnasium Presents Summer Circus Intensive Showcase Performance Jul 12, 2013
- Jul 2, 2013 The Actors Gymnasium Summer Benefit Gala Shipwrecked! to Raise Funds for Scholarships on July 20 Jul 2, 2013
- Jun 3, 2013 The Actors Gymnasium Summer Benefit Gala Shipwrecked! to Raise Funds for Scholarships on July 20 Jun 3, 2013
- May 30, 2013 Actors Gym Offers Most Popular Classes for Summer Session May 30, 2013
- May 14, 2013 The Actors Gymnasium Announces Circus in Progress Performers May 14, 2013
- May 10, 2013 INDONESIAN CIRCUS STUDENT TRAVELS TO UNITED STATES AND CANADA FOR A UNIQUE LEARNING OPPORTUNITY May 10, 2013
- Apr 15, 2013 The Actors Gymnasium Presents Spring Circus in Progress Apr 15, 2013
- Jan 29, 2013 Skooled: A Study in Circus Joins Chicago Theatre Week Jan 29, 2013
- Jan 16, 2013 Skooled: A Study in Circus at The Actors Gym Jan 16, 2013
- Jan 9, 2013 Actors Gym Offers New Opportunities for Song & Dance Jan 9, 2013
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2012
- Nov 9, 2012 Magic Show & Workshop at The Actors Gym Nov 9, 2012
- Nov 1, 2012 New Drama Class at The Actors Gymnasium Nov 1, 2012
- Sep 19, 2012 Circus in Progress: An Evening of Daring New Work Sep 19, 2012
- Aug 7, 2012 Fall Session at The Actors Gymnasium Aug 7, 2012
- Jun 20, 2012 Summer Circus Intensive Performance Jun 20, 2012
- May 29, 2012 Summer Session at The Actors Gymnasium May 29, 2012
- Apr 27, 2012 CORRECTION: Actors Gym Founders Win Public Service Award Apr 27, 2012
- Apr 27, 2012 Actors Gym Founders Win Public Service Award Apr 27, 2012
- Apr 26, 2012 Circus in Progress: An Evening of Daring New Work Apr 26, 2012
- Mar 5, 2012 Spring Session at The Actors Gymnasium Mar 5, 2012
- Feb 8, 2012 Lost & Found Show and Opening Night Gala! (Copy) Feb 8, 2012
- Jan 12, 2012 CORRECTION & UPDATE: The Actors Gymnasium Recycles Lost & Found: A Recycled Circus Jan 12, 2012
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2011
- Dec 21, 2011 The Actors Gymnasium Recycles Lost & Found: A Recycled Circus Dec 21, 2011