Writers Theatre Now Open in Glencoe

GLENCOE, IL - The new Writers Theatre officially opened in Glencoe on Friday, the culmination of a multi-year project of the Woman’s Library Club and Village of Glencoe.

The new 36,000 square-foot building at 325 Tudor Court was designed by architect Jeanne Gang, founder and principal for the Chicago-based Studio Gang. Friday marked the end of the project funded completely through private donations.

According to the village, the project is “a case study for the positive impacts of community collaboration.”

“Through the tireless efforts of the Board of Directors and staff from Writers Theatre, the Woman’s Library Club, and the Village Board, Plan Commission and staff, as well as the cooperation and patience of Glencoe residents and businesses, efforts to bring to fruition this new theatre space – the Village’s Cultural Center – have been realized.”

Writers Theatre was founded in Glencoe in 1992, but not until now has the Village been the permanent home of the nationally known theater company.