NEWS and REVIEWS
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December 2018Elizabeth will be playing the role of Queen Isabella in Lope De Vega's Fuente Ovejuna with City Lit Theater Company.
October 2018Elizabeth is understudying the roles of Julia Budder and Virginia Noyes in Pride Films and Plays production of It's Only a Play by Terrence McNally.
September 2018
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August 2018
Praise for Elizabeth's perfomance as Margaret in Richard III with Muse of Fire Theatre Co.
"Rentfro brings a robust hatred to her curses"
-Windy City Times
"Special praise goes to Elizabeth Rentfro for portraying the bitter, angry, long-winded and repetitive Margaret, then turning around to play the bumbling sycophant Brakenbury moments later. "
-Evanston Roundtable
"Rentfro brings a robust hatred to her curses"
-Windy City Times
"Special praise goes to Elizabeth Rentfro for portraying the bitter, angry, long-winded and repetitive Margaret, then turning around to play the bumbling sycophant Brakenbury moments later. "
-Evanston Roundtable
March 2018
February 2018
Elizabeth will appear in Flying Elephant Production's upcoming world premiere of Leo Schwartz's new musical We the People.
Location: Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago
Preview: Friday, January 26 at 8 pm
Regular run: Sunday, January 28 - Saturday, February 10, 2018
Curtain Times: Thursdays at 7:30 pm; Fridays & Saturdays at 8 pm; Sundays at 3:30 pm.
Tickets: Preview $30. Regular run $40. Thursdays "Industry Night" $10 with headshot/resume.
Tickets are currently available at stage773.com, by calling (773) 327-5252 or in person at the Stage 773 box office.
Location: Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago
Preview: Friday, January 26 at 8 pm
Regular run: Sunday, January 28 - Saturday, February 10, 2018
Curtain Times: Thursdays at 7:30 pm; Fridays & Saturdays at 8 pm; Sundays at 3:30 pm.
Tickets: Preview $30. Regular run $40. Thursdays "Industry Night" $10 with headshot/resume.
Tickets are currently available at stage773.com, by calling (773) 327-5252 or in person at the Stage 773 box office.
Praise for Elizabeth in "We the People: The Anti-Trump Musical":
"The female and male actors all work really well together. I was fortunate enough to be accompanied by my wife, a professional singer who studied opera in Russia – and she said all the singers were great, their voices rich and lovely, quite a compliment considering the Russians have high standards when it comes to the arts. The one who stood out for her was Elizabeth Rentfro, her dramatic soprano voice rich and full of life in every scene."
-Jim Vail: Chicago Theatre Review
"The female and male actors all work really well together. I was fortunate enough to be accompanied by my wife, a professional singer who studied opera in Russia – and she said all the singers were great, their voices rich and lovely, quite a compliment considering the Russians have high standards when it comes to the arts. The one who stood out for her was Elizabeth Rentfro, her dramatic soprano voice rich and full of life in every scene."
-Jim Vail: Chicago Theatre Review
January 2018
1/28/2018
Elizabeth has been heard on several podcasts in conjunction with her work on "We the People: The Anti Trump Musical"
WGN Behind the Curtain with Paul Lisnek
Scapi Radio
Your Program is Your Ticket
(This is the podcast of "We the People"'s book writer, Sean Chandler!)
1/15/2018
Press for Elizabeth's next project: "We the People" with Flying Elephant Productions!
Broadway Wold Chicago's article.
Give to the Indiegogo Campaign funding the production!
Composer and book writer Leo Schwartz and Sean Chandler appeared on CLTV. See the broadcast here!
We the People made Time Out Magazine's 24 Theatre Shows to see in January!
Elizabeth has been heard on several podcasts in conjunction with her work on "We the People: The Anti Trump Musical"
WGN Behind the Curtain with Paul Lisnek
Scapi Radio
Your Program is Your Ticket
(This is the podcast of "We the People"'s book writer, Sean Chandler!)
1/15/2018
Press for Elizabeth's next project: "We the People" with Flying Elephant Productions!
Broadway Wold Chicago's article.
Give to the Indiegogo Campaign funding the production!
Composer and book writer Leo Schwartz and Sean Chandler appeared on CLTV. See the broadcast here!
We the People made Time Out Magazine's 24 Theatre Shows to see in January!
September 2017
Elizabeth will be appearing in Midsommer Flight's Twelfth Night again this year! She will performing the role of Feste as well as music directing her original compositions.
Location: Lincoln Park Conservatory 2391 N. Stockton Drive, Chicago 60614
Preview: November 30
Regular Run: December 1
Curtain time: 7:30 PM, music at 7:00
Tickets: FREE (Donations gratefully accepted).
Reservations Recommended due to limited seating.
Reserve your seat!
Location: Lincoln Park Conservatory 2391 N. Stockton Drive, Chicago 60614
Preview: November 30
Regular Run: December 1
Curtain time: 7:30 PM, music at 7:00
Tickets: FREE (Donations gratefully accepted).
Reservations Recommended due to limited seating.
Reserve your seat!
May 2017
Elizabeth will be appearing in Muse of Fire's Much Ado About Nothing as Ursula and Verges.
Performances are Saturdays and Sundays at 3 PM July 1 - 30.
Performances are Saturdays and Sundays at 3 PM July 1 - 30.
April 2017
Elizabeth with be composing and music directing Midsommer Flight's summer 2017 production of Hamlet.
Performances are Saturdays at at 6 PM and Sundays at 3 PM. July 8th - August 27th in Lincoln, Touhy, Shcreiber, and Gross parks.
For more info visit www.midsommerflight.com
Performances are Saturdays at at 6 PM and Sundays at 3 PM. July 8th - August 27th in Lincoln, Touhy, Shcreiber, and Gross parks.
For more info visit www.midsommerflight.com
November 2016
Elizabeth will be reprising her roles as Maria and Music Director/Composer for Midsommer Flight's remount of Twelfth NIght in the Lincoln Park Conservatory.
Thursday - Sunday 7:30 PM, December 1st - 18th.
Thursday - Sunday 7:30 PM, December 1st - 18th.
October 2016
Elizabeth will be returning to Illyria this winter with Midsommer Flight's remount of last year's smash hit production of Twelfth Night in the Lincoln Park Conservatory. Performances are free and will take place Thursdays - Sundays December 3rd - 18th. Check back later for ticket info.
Elizabeth has been cast as Don John in a 9 person production of Much Ado About Nothing. She will also be playing the Sexton and several messengers. The play, through new company The Dark Night Initiatve, will perform for ONE WEEKEND ONLY at the Galway Arms November 3rd - 5th.
Elizabeth has been cast as Don John in a 9 person production of Much Ado About Nothing. She will also be playing the Sexton and several messengers. The play, through new company The Dark Night Initiatve, will perform for ONE WEEKEND ONLY at the Galway Arms November 3rd - 5th.
July 2016
Check out this rave review of "As You Like It" in the Chicago Stage Standard which includes mentions of Elizabeth's performance and music composition!
The Fourth Walsh loved "As You Like It"!
You can now purchase Elizabeth's original music from As You Like It! Go to the "Store" page for more info and links.
The Fourth Walsh loved "As You Like It"!
You can now purchase Elizabeth's original music from As You Like It! Go to the "Store" page for more info and links.
June 2016
Elizabeth will be performing in Midsommer Flight's Summer 2016 production of As You Like It as Jaques! She will also be composing all original music for the play as well as music direction the show!
January 2016
Elizabeth is proud to announce that she will be playing the role of Lucy in "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" with Open Door Repertory Company directed by Jeff Predmore!
December 2015
Check out the praise for Twelfth Night by following this link to the Midsommer Flight website's review page
Many of the reviews have mentioned Elizabeth by name, particularly singling out her work with the music in the show.
Many of the reviews have mentioned Elizabeth by name, particularly singling out her work with the music in the show.
October 2015
Elizabeth is proud to announce her involvement with Midsommer Flight's first winter production: Twelfth Night! This excited new venture for Midsommer Flight will take place December 4th - 19th in the Lincoln Park Conservatory. As always, all performances are free and open to the public. You can catch us there Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30. Come in from the Chicago cold to get a little taste of Shakespeare in the Park in the winter!
Not only will Elizabeth be Music Directing and Composing for the production, she will also be performing the role of Maria. To check out the rest of the cast and creative team check out this show announcement.
To reserve your seats (which you should, we're already selling out!) click the button below!
Not only will Elizabeth be Music Directing and Composing for the production, she will also be performing the role of Maria. To check out the rest of the cast and creative team check out this show announcement.
To reserve your seats (which you should, we're already selling out!) click the button below!
September 2015
Elizabeth is incredibly excited and honored to announce her invitation to become an ensemble member with Midsommer Flight! To read more about her new status with the company, follow the link below!
"Elizabeth Rentfro joins Midsommer Flight Ensemble"
"Elizabeth Rentfro joins Midsommer Flight Ensemble"
July 2015
Elizabeth will be appearing in (re)Discover Theatre's production of Farewell my Friend: The Romance of Romeo and Juliet this fall.
This production is an new work adaptation of William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet with elements of movement, music, and other famous love stories woven into the text.
Elizabeth will be performing the role of Lady Montague as well as understudying the role of Lady Capulet. In addition, the ensemble will be developing the movement and musical elements for the production as the rehearsal process continues.
For more information, visit (re)Discover's website!
To donate to this unique production, visit our indiegogo campaign page!
This production is an new work adaptation of William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet with elements of movement, music, and other famous love stories woven into the text.
Elizabeth will be performing the role of Lady Montague as well as understudying the role of Lady Capulet. In addition, the ensemble will be developing the movement and musical elements for the production as the rehearsal process continues.
For more information, visit (re)Discover's website!
To donate to this unique production, visit our indiegogo campaign page!
June 2015
Check out these promotional photos for Midsommer Flight's Macbeth! Our production was also featured in the Chicago Tribune’s Summer Theater Guide as one the 40 essential shows to see this summer!
For more information about the show including dates and park locations, visit the Midsommer Flight website!
Beth Wolf, the director of Midsommer Flight's Macbeth, had some very kind words about Elizabeth and her performance in the show:
For more information about the show including dates and park locations, visit the Midsommer Flight website!
Beth Wolf, the director of Midsommer Flight's Macbeth, had some very kind words about Elizabeth and her performance in the show:
May 2015
Elizabeth will be working with Midsommer Flight again this summer! This year we will be touring Shakespeare's Macbeth to 4 parks.
Elizabeth will be playing the roles of Lady Macduff and Lady Macbeth's gentlewoman.
The show will run from July 11-August 30 with two weeks each at the following parks: Touhy, Schreiber, Gross, and Lincoln.
If you would like more information on the rest of this summer's team, you can find the cast and production announcement here!
Elizabeth will be playing the roles of Lady Macduff and Lady Macbeth's gentlewoman.
The show will run from July 11-August 30 with two weeks each at the following parks: Touhy, Schreiber, Gross, and Lincoln.
If you would like more information on the rest of this summer's team, you can find the cast and production announcement here!
March 2015
Elizabeth has been cast in The Foundling Theatre Company's production of To The New Girl: Sound Advice For My Former Husband's Wife or Mistress.
This will be the Midwest premier of Stephanie Macher's hilarious and moving monologue play. Elizabeth will be playing the role of Zoe.
The show will run from March 25th though April 11th at the Berger Park Coach House (6205 N. Sheridan Road).
Tickets are $20.00 and can be purchased online at Brown Paper Tickets!
This will be the Midwest premier of Stephanie Macher's hilarious and moving monologue play. Elizabeth will be playing the role of Zoe.
The show will run from March 25th though April 11th at the Berger Park Coach House (6205 N. Sheridan Road).
Tickets are $20.00 and can be purchased online at Brown Paper Tickets!
February 2015
Elizabeth is continuing her studies at the Acting Studio of Chicago in Advanced Scene Study with Kurt Naebig.
December 2014
Elizabeth has begun taking classes at the Acting Studio of Chicago. This winter she will be studying Advanced On Camera acting with Janelle Snow.
August 2014
Want to see some great photos of this Midsommer Flight's Much Ado About Nothing? You can here!
Reviews for Midsommer Flight's Much Ado About Nothing including one that mention's Elizabeth's original music!
Check them out here!
Reviews for Midsommer Flight's Much Ado About Nothing including one that mention's Elizabeth's original music!
Check them out here!
June 2014
Elizabeth has been cast in Midsommer Flight's production of Much Ado About Nothing! She will be playing the role of Balthasar and has also agreed to be the Music Director for the production. It will be July 19 - August 24 so stay tuned for updates.
Promo video for Tartuffe:
Promo video for Tartuffe:
Elizabeth has been cast in Accidental Shakespeare's staged reading of Tartuffe! She will be performing the role of Madame Pernelle on June 8th at Chief O'Neill's Pub. Doors open at 6:00 and the show starts at 8:00!
May 2014
Clint May of Chicago Theater Beat calls Promethean Theater Ensemble's Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead "truly intoxicating theatre".
Click on the photo for a full review!
Click on the photo for a full review!
Photo by Johnny Knight
February 2014
Elizabeth has signed on to be a part of another Youth Company Chicago after school program. She will be Assistant Directing and over seeing 45 elementary students from St. Edwards School in their produciton of Peter Pan opening in May.
Tickets can be purchased for Youth Company Chicago's Guys and Dolls here!
Tickets can be purchased for Youth Company Chicago's Guys and Dolls here!
January 2014
The Comedy of Errors received a review in the Chicago Reader as well as being chosen as a "member pick" for their events page. "...watching Elizabeth Rentfro and Wilhelm Peters juggle parts can be a goofy thrill, and the pair does an admirable job of keeping their lines and hammy accents straight. Their rapid-fire performances are physically impressive—a fine circus feat of sorts".
Read the full review here.
Read the full review here.
Elizabeth has signed on to be an actor/mentor performing the role of Benny Southstreet alongside the Youth Company Chicago's teen ensemble and their upcoming production of Guys and Dolls. More info to come.
Elizabeth will be performing a two person shortened Comedy of Errors at the Gorilla Tango Theatre opening Jan. 10 and recurring every Friday with a final performance on the 31st of the month.
October 2013
Elizabeth has been cast as Mistress Quickly in Roving Shakespeare's REN production of Merry Wives of Windsor in California this November!
Elizabeth has been cast as a Tragedian/Soldier in Promethean Theatre Ensemble's production of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead premiering next Spring!
Elizabeth will be performing a two person shortened Comedy of Errors at the Gorilla Tango Theatre opening Jan. 10 and recurring every Friday with a final performance on the 31st of the month.
October 2013
Elizabeth has been cast as Mistress Quickly in Roving Shakespeare's REN production of Merry Wives of Windsor in California this November!
Elizabeth has been cast as a Tragedian/Soldier in Promethean Theatre Ensemble's production of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead premiering next Spring!