Q&A: Josh Zagoren, the puppeteer whose alter ego is Chad the Bird, talks about TikTok success and how the pandemic changed him
By Koster Kennard Medill Reports When actor-turned-comedian-turned-puppeteer Josh Zagoren, 41, heard the Green Mill was shutting down indefinitely because of COVID-19, taking away one of his primary sources of income, he crumpled. As the puppeteer whose alter ego is live op-ed columnist Chad the Bird, Zagoren has entertained audiences at the Green Mill’s variety show […]
WATCH: ‘Live theater … was no more’: Chicago performers reflect on major comeback 3 years after beginning of COVID-19 pandemic
By Jordana Comiter Medill Reports It’s been three years since the world shut down and people’s lives were interrupted. With live performances halted, the theater industry took one of the biggest hits. Three years later, Cabaret Zazou performers, crew and audience members are reflecting on how their lives have changed since the return of the […]
WATCH: Evanston girls defy status quo in sports
By Lena Folke Medill Reports Held at Evanston Township High School, Girls Play Sports is a nonprofit organization designed to encourage young girls to participate in and enjoy sports. Recognized for its impact during Women’s History Month, Girls Play Sports was selected as a winner for M&M’s Flip the Status Quo contest, awarding them $10,000. […]
