Rivendell Theatre Ensemble Employee Directory

Performing ArtsIllinois, United States11-50 Employees

Rivendell Theatre Ensemble is a professional performing arts company based in Chicago that centers on advancing the lives of women through theatre. It positions itself as Chicago's Equity theatre dedicated to women's stories and to developing new plays, presenting work in intimate, salon-style settings that foreground female perspectives. The company moved into its own brick-and-mortar theatre space in Edgewater in 2011 after years of itinerant operations.

Founded in 1994, Rivendell has grown into a recognized contributor to Chicago's theatre scene, emphasizing new-work development and serving as a home for women playwrights and theatre artists while engaging audiences in social-issue conversations. Notable leadership and partnerships in recent years include the appointment of Denise Yvette Serna as Associate Artistic Director in 2021 and a community partnership with La Parrilla Latin Food announced in 2025.

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