Michael Lenehan
A Room of One's Own 2717 Atwood Ave., Madison, Wisconsin 53704
press release:
Book Summary: In Much Ado, Lenehan investigates the American Players Theatre with the curiosity of a fan and the skills of an award-winning journalist. In doing so, he provides readers with a deep sense of the company’s great artistry and craft, a glimpse into the intricate technical logistics involved with outdoor theater, and a witty perspective on one of the Bard’s most famous comedies.
Kirkus Reviews called the book “A series of bright, clear photographs of what the author saw when he pulled aside the curtain in a Wisconsin Oz,” and the Chicago Reader said it was “very smart. . . . a fascinating study of stagecraft.”
Author Bio: Michael Lenehan is the author of Ramblers: Loyola Chicago 1963—The Team
that Changed the Color of College Basketball (Agate Midway 2013). He is also the
former chief editorial executive of the Chicago Reader, and his work has appeared in the
New York Times, Atlantic Monthly, and Chicago magazine, among others.