<p>I was in my first production in Mandel Hall in 1987; saw my most recent Reynolds show last year.</p>
<p>The theater scene at U of C is not that big, and in my experience, not that vibrant. There is plenty to keep you busy and give you a good experience if it’s important to you. But when I was a theater-happy freshman applicant…I thought this was a strike against U of C compared to some of its peers. I really wanted to have more options. You can always put on shows at a tiny space at a big school (at Harvard, some productions literally use a cage in a dorm basement). I do see this as a trade-off if you’re into theater and you love other things about Chicago.</p>