Brendan Hutt
@brendanhutt.bsky.social
Chicago actor, singer, and stage violence practitioner (he/him)
SAG-AFTRA since 1984, non-Equity theatre professional since 1988
Ensemble member with Promethean Theatre Ensemble and Idle Muse Theatre Company
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SAG-AFTRA since 1984, non-Equity theatre professional since 1988
Ensemble member with Promethean Theatre Ensemble and Idle Muse Theatre Company
Support Chicago storefront theatre
Really glad I'm going to see some theatre tonight and will get to hug some loved ones.
"We must not weep, they lived well that lived on stage."
"We must not weep, they lived well that lived on stage."
December 19, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Really glad I'm going to see some theatre tonight and will get to hug some loved ones.
"We must not weep, they lived well that lived on stage."
"We must not weep, they lived well that lived on stage."
Violence design for Three Musketeers has officially begun, or at least the actual designing part has. Related: damn my wrist hurts, those rapiers are heavy. Definitely need to figure out a way to build up wrist strength and no that won't help or it wouldn't be an issue.
December 11, 2025 at 4:23 AM
Violence design for Three Musketeers has officially begun, or at least the actual designing part has. Related: damn my wrist hurts, those rapiers are heavy. Definitely need to figure out a way to build up wrist strength and no that won't help or it wouldn't be an issue.
Me too, Ethan, me too.
“I am so bored by AI. One of the things I love about the theatre is AI can’t do it.”
Ethan Hawke is a dude 👌🏻
Ethan Hawke is a dude 👌🏻
December 10, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Me too, Ethan, me too.
I've been fortunate in my career to have been in three different Stoppard plays: Hapgood, R&G Are Dead, and Arcadia and I hope that I will be lucky enough to do even more. RIP to one of the GOATs.
November 29, 2025 at 7:21 PM
I've been fortunate in my career to have been in three different Stoppard plays: Hapgood, R&G Are Dead, and Arcadia and I hope that I will be lucky enough to do even more. RIP to one of the GOATs.
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Was just reminded of this gem. Please treat yourself to half an hour of hilarity. You don't have to be a Shakespeare fan to enjoy. youtu.be/p4a_r9H5NSs?...
A Bloody Deed (Richard III, I.iv.) from "Free-Style Shakespeare"
YouTube video by Lis Riba
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October 21, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Was just reminded of this gem. Please treat yourself to half an hour of hilarity. You don't have to be a Shakespeare fan to enjoy. youtu.be/p4a_r9H5NSs?...
For the first time in my career, which is of no small duration, I am not performing tonight and my understudy is. I'm fine, it's an understudy performance but it's still a very strange thing and I'm not entirely sure how I feel about it. I am seeing the show so that will be fun and another first.
October 16, 2025 at 11:05 PM
For the first time in my career, which is of no small duration, I am not performing tonight and my understudy is. I'm fine, it's an understudy performance but it's still a very strange thing and I'm not entirely sure how I feel about it. I am seeing the show so that will be fun and another first.
I'm finally, finally getting to see The Blood Countess with @idlemusetheatre.bsky.social, a show I did violence design on but have not managed to actually make it to until closing weekend.
October 9, 2025 at 12:39 AM
I'm finally, finally getting to see The Blood Countess with @idlemusetheatre.bsky.social, a show I did violence design on but have not managed to actually make it to until closing weekend.
"This relatively straight-forward story is a testament to the importance of theatre and storytelling – and laughter – in an increasingly dark world. It is a much-needed, fun night out at the theatre. And it’s a very good show!"
aroundthetownchicago.com/theatre-revi...
aroundthetownchicago.com/theatre-revi...
“The Book of Will” reviewed by Mark Reinecke – AROUND THE TOWN CHICAGO
aroundthetownchicago.com
September 22, 2025 at 1:16 AM
"This relatively straight-forward story is a testament to the importance of theatre and storytelling – and laughter – in an increasingly dark world. It is a much-needed, fun night out at the theatre. And it’s a very good show!"
aroundthetownchicago.com/theatre-revi...
aroundthetownchicago.com/theatre-revi...
"This play is a love letter aimed at every theatergoer and aficionado of the Bard about the legacy of William Shakespeare.
Highly Recommended"
Also: "the marvelous Brendan Hutt"
www.chicagotheatrereview.com/2025/09/the-...
Highly Recommended"
Also: "the marvelous Brendan Hutt"
www.chicagotheatrereview.com/2025/09/the-...
The Legacy of William Shakespeare | Chicago Theatre Review
The Book of Will Lauren Gunderson’s historical drama is filled with information, warmth and a lot of unexpected humor. The play was inspired by the true story behind the creation of Shakespeare’s incl...
www.chicagotheatrereview.com
September 22, 2025 at 1:15 AM
"This play is a love letter aimed at every theatergoer and aficionado of the Bard about the legacy of William Shakespeare.
Highly Recommended"
Also: "the marvelous Brendan Hutt"
www.chicagotheatrereview.com/2025/09/the-...
Highly Recommended"
Also: "the marvelous Brendan Hutt"
www.chicagotheatrereview.com/2025/09/the-...
The Jeffs are pretty famous for getting shit wrong but passing on recommending Book of Will is shocking even by their low standards.
September 21, 2025 at 10:38 PM
The Jeffs are pretty famous for getting shit wrong but passing on recommending Book of Will is shocking even by their low standards.
Goddamn, that felt fucking good.
September 19, 2025 at 3:42 AM
Goddamn, that felt fucking good.
Tonight is the first preview for The Book of Will by Lauren Gunderson, one of the two best scripts I've ever read (Promethean produced the other one back in '18) and I am so proud of the work that the we're all doing, cast, crew, everyone. Come see us!
www.prometheantheatre.org/project/book...
www.prometheantheatre.org/project/book...
The Book of Will | Promethean Theatre Ensemble
Written by Lauren Gunderson | Directed by Beth Wolf
www.prometheantheatre.org
September 18, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Tonight is the first preview for The Book of Will by Lauren Gunderson, one of the two best scripts I've ever read (Promethean produced the other one back in '18) and I am so proud of the work that the we're all doing, cast, crew, everyone. Come see us!
www.prometheantheatre.org/project/book...
www.prometheantheatre.org/project/book...
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Attn all ICE agents! Here’s an announcement from our front window: Chicago hates you, and you are not welcome here!
September 4, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Attn all ICE agents! Here’s an announcement from our front window: Chicago hates you, and you are not welcome here!
It is wild to think that our first preview for The Book of Will is two weeks from tonight. What's even more bonkers is that I think we'll be ready for it. This is noteworthy only because our first rehearsal was only 16 days ago and that is absolute madness.
It's going to be so, so good.
It's going to be so, so good.
September 4, 2025 at 11:13 PM
It is wild to think that our first preview for The Book of Will is two weeks from tonight. What's even more bonkers is that I think we'll be ready for it. This is noteworthy only because our first rehearsal was only 16 days ago and that is absolute madness.
It's going to be so, so good.
It's going to be so, so good.
I've just figured out that the best way way for me to approach the Jaggard character in a useful way that doesn't veer into English (we're not doing accents) is to channel Andrew Robinson as plain, simple Garak. I'll have to tone that down ultimately, probably, but for now my ass is leaning into it.
August 27, 2025 at 12:37 AM
I've just figured out that the best way way for me to approach the Jaggard character in a useful way that doesn't veer into English (we're not doing accents) is to channel Andrew Robinson as plain, simple Garak. I'll have to tone that down ultimately, probably, but for now my ass is leaning into it.
Yesterday was the 12th anniversary of my joining Promethean Theatre Ensemble, which is absolutely bonkers to think about. Last night was also our first night of table work for Book of Will and that was the best way to commemorate the milestone. Tonight, more table work which rules, love table work.
August 21, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Yesterday was the 12th anniversary of my joining Promethean Theatre Ensemble, which is absolutely bonkers to think about. Last night was also our first night of table work for Book of Will and that was the best way to commemorate the milestone. Tonight, more table work which rules, love table work.
Goddamn, this show is going to be fucking good.
August 20, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Goddamn, this show is going to be fucking good.
So close to first rehearsal, just a short CTA commute and a quick mosey and there I shall be. Feels so good already, the time since RUR flew by but also I am so, so ready. I'm even off book for one of my characters, which I've never even attempted (or wanted to attempt.)
August 19, 2025 at 11:26 PM
So close to first rehearsal, just a short CTA commute and a quick mosey and there I shall be. Feels so good already, the time since RUR flew by but also I am so, so ready. I'm even off book for one of my characters, which I've never even attempted (or wanted to attempt.)
One week until rehearsals start.
David Corenswet and James Gunn on set having a debate over the 'Superman' monologue
August 12, 2025 at 10:39 PM
One week until rehearsals start.
Eight days until rehearsals start for Book of Will and I'm CTA off book for Burbage. I've never tried to start a rehearsal process off book before but needs must for this. Next up are four pages that make up Jaggard's big lift and I think I'm going to be able to pull that off before we start.
August 11, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Eight days until rehearsals start for Book of Will and I'm CTA off book for Burbage. I've never tried to start a rehearsal process off book before but needs must for this. Next up are four pages that make up Jaggard's big lift and I think I'm going to be able to pull that off before we start.
Damn, just heard the news that Jerry Bloom died. A Chicago storefront legend I was lucky enough to share the stage with twice. A wonderful actor, a lovely person, and just an all around gentleman. He'll be missed terribly but more importantly, he'll be remembered.
They lived well that lived onstage
They lived well that lived onstage
August 10, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Damn, just heard the news that Jerry Bloom died. A Chicago storefront legend I was lucky enough to share the stage with twice. A wonderful actor, a lovely person, and just an all around gentleman. He'll be missed terribly but more importantly, he'll be remembered.
They lived well that lived onstage
They lived well that lived onstage
Getting started on my fall show earlier than normal, not aiming to start rehearsals off book but with a shorter than usual rehearsal process, the closer I can start, the better.
July 14, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Getting started on my fall show earlier than normal, not aiming to start rehearsals off book but with a shorter than usual rehearsal process, the closer I can start, the better.
"I love working with Method actors. When your process becomes my process, that's called team work."
--Ryan Reynolds, Underdogs
--Ryan Reynolds, Underdogs
July 9, 2025 at 12:25 AM
"I love working with Method actors. When your process becomes my process, that's called team work."
--Ryan Reynolds, Underdogs
--Ryan Reynolds, Underdogs
I saw a post suggesting that a stage version of Subspace Rhapsody was in the works but I'm skeptical that it's real. It's a single source from almost a year ago and, frankly, good, that sounds like an absolutely terrible idea but also, damn, I'd love sheet music for I'm The X for my audition book.
June 25, 2025 at 10:17 PM
I saw a post suggesting that a stage version of Subspace Rhapsody was in the works but I'm skeptical that it's real. It's a single source from almost a year ago and, frankly, good, that sounds like an absolutely terrible idea but also, damn, I'd love sheet music for I'm The X for my audition book.