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927 Noyes St., Evanston, IL 60201 (east of Ridge Ave.) |
History & Mission
Founded in 1979, under the name of the Foster Community Theatre, Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre has been thrilling audiences with over three decades of unique, inspirational and invigorating African American and African Diaspora-centered storytelling. From original plays to the best of Broadway, Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre remained committed to supplying the very best in theatre"Umoja!! ….Working Together in Unity"is the foundation from which FJT began and continues to thrive!
It is our mission to present powerful, thought-provoking, community-centered Theater Arts programming with a commitment to diversity and creative excellence. We are dedicated to providing a nurturing and creative environment for directors, playwrights, set, light, and costume designers, as well as for experienced and novice performers. In this positive environment, they can develop their skills and fully express their talents. The Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre is funded in part by the Illinois Arts Council, A State Agency.
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Current Show:
Pulitzer Prize playwright finalist (Yellowman) Dael Orlandersmith explores the social uprising in Ferguson, Missouri, following the police shooting of unarmed teenager Michael Brown on August 9, 2014. Pulling from her extensive interviews with Missouri residents, Orlandersmith crafts a stunning theatrical experience that must be seen.
Our production will feature 2023 Jeff-nominated (Stew), FJT veteran actor, Jazzma Pryor (For Colored Girls, The Light, and Twilight Los Angeles: 1992), and superbly talented FJT newcomer, Jasmine "Jaz" Robertson. The Chicago Tribune called Until The Flood “palpably compassionate” and praised that it “achieves a great beauty by bringing us together rather than driving us apart.”
Theatre Tickets
Tickets can be purchased online at Fleetwood Jourdain Theatre Tickets
Theatre Premium Gold Member Card
This year's lineup is going to blow your mind. Save on tickets by purchasing the $100 limited time discounted Gold Membership price. Save a total of $40 off regular season ticket price!
Purchase your 2024 Premium Gold Member card now!
If you are a Premium Gold Member and wish to guarantee your seats, contact us at fjtheatre@cityofevanston.org. Include your full name, contact phone number, Premium Gold Member Card number located on the back of your card, and number of tickets. If you have purchased and not received your card in the mail, you are on file, so follow the same procedure (sans your card number). Your card will be waiting for you at the theatre. You will receive an email confirmation.
2024 Season Lineup
A percentage of each online order will be donated to Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre and its ongoing community programming benefiting Evanston youth and seniors.
When ordering, use the code: FJT2024. Visit Prairie Moon online and place your order today.
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