To celebrate the life of Terrapin Theatre’s Artistic Director Brad Nelson Winters, who was murdered in August, the theater community will host a memorial Monday, Sept. 29, from 6:30-10 p.m. at Steppenwolf Theatre, 1650 N. Halsted (free). Doors open at 6:30 and a presentation will begin at 7 p.m., hosted by Terrapin Managing Director Jimmy Freund.
The evening will consist of several speakers, a video tribute, a salute from the Terrapin ensemble, songs, a moment of silence, and a ‘memorial smoke break.’ This approximately hour-long tribute will be followed by food, drink and an open mike, with the evening ending about 10. Call (312) 464-1345. Cards for Brad’s family and contributions to the Brad Nelson Winters Memorial Fund (in lieu of flowers) can be delivered at this event, or made out and sent to Terrapin Theatre/Brad Nelson Winters Memorial Fund, 444 N. Wabash, #410, Chicago, IL, 60611. The show Brad was cast in at the time of his death, Kevin Crowley’s comedy ‘disgruntled employees,’ will go on in his honor, opening at the Athenaeum Oct. 25.
See icubed.tv/brad.html.