Charles Riffenburg

Theatre Artist

Select Directing Projects

Veronica’s Room

by Ira Levin
BoHo Theatre, Sept 27 – Oct 27, 2013
Featuring Amanda Jane Long, Chris Ballou, Sara Wellington, and Sean Thomas
Scenic Design by Jameson Sanford, Lighting Design by Megan Turnquist, Costume Design by kClare Kemock, Sound Design by Joshua Wentz, Props Design by Cassy Schillo, Violence Choreography by Kaela Altman, Dialect Coaching by Steve O’Connell

“Downright terrifying. A tightly spun, 85-minute tale, played out on a tiny stage under the skillful direction of Charles Riffenburg”
Highly Recommended –Chicago Sun-Times
“All of these hairpin turns could easily go awry if not as keenly calibrated as they are in Charles Riffenburg’s confident production.” –TimeOutChicago
“To say that BoHo Theatre’s production of Ira Levin’s thriller Veronica’s Room is extraordinary theatre would be an understatement... Director Charles Riffenburg masterfully directs what can only be described as a perfect cast” –ShowBix Chicago

Jeff Awards Nominations

Production (Play)
Supporting Actress (Play): Sarah Wellington
Scenic Design: Jameson Sanford
Veronica's Room at BoHo Theatre [Amanda Jane Long and Sean Thomas] Veronica's Room at BoHo Theatre [Chris Ballou, Amanda Jane Long, Sean Thomas, and Sara Wellington] Veronica's Room at BoHo Theatre [Amanda Jane Long and Chris Ballou] Veronica's Room at BoHo Theatre [Amanda Jane Long] Veronica's Room at BoHo Theatre [Sara Wellington and Sean Thomas]

Eurydice

by Sarah Ruhl
BoHo Theatre, May 12 – June 12, 2016
Featuring Amanda Jane Long, Chloe Dzielak, Peter Robel, Adam Kander, Adam Thatcher, and Taryn Wood
Movement by Melissa McNamara, Scenic Design by Michael Lewis, Lighting Design by Aaron Lichamer, Costume Design by Emma Cullamore, Original music by Joshua Wentz

“Charles Riffenburg’s intimate production... creates an atmosphere that heightens Ruhl’s imaginative and rich poetry. It’s a moving ensemble effort throughout.”
–Chicago Reader
“Eurydice succeeds in inviting us in for love and loss that strikes very close, not just in proximity, but in familiarity”
–Theatre By Numbers
“Nothing short of spectacular... an elegant and mesmerizing work”
–TheatreWorld Internet Magazine
Eurydice at BoHo Theatre [Amanda Jane Long] Eurydice at BoHo Theatre [Amanda Jane Long and Chloe Dzielak] Eurydice at BoHo Theatre [Adam Kander, Amanda Jane Long, and Adam Thatcher] Eurydice at BoHo Theatre [Amanda Jane Long and Peter Robel with Taryn Wood, Eli Katz, and Adam Thatcher] Eurydice at BoHo Theatre [Amanda Jane Long and Chloe Dzielak]

Scotland Road

by Jeffrey Hatcher
BoHo Theatre, May 14 – June 14, 2015
Featuring Skyler Schrempp, Jesse Dornan, Stephanie Sullivan, and Janet Magnuson
Scenic Design by Eric Luchen, Lighting Design by John Jacobsen, Costume Design by Emma Cullimore, Sound Design by Joshua Wentz, Props Design by Cassy Schillo, Dialect Coaching by Steve O’Connell

“A stunning, well-paced production... The mystery is relentless; the production intense”
–Chicago Theatre Review
“an intriguing play full of unexpected twists… a very strong production with a deeply dedicated cast”
–Chicago Splash
Scotland Road at BoHo Theatre [Skyler Schrempp] Scotland Road at BoHo Theatre [Skyler Schrempp and Jesse Dornan] Scotland Road at BoHo Theatre [Stephanie Sullivan and Skyler Schrempp]

other projects in Chicago

Brilliant Works of Art (reading) by Donna Hoke at BoHo Theatre
Buloxi Blues by Neil Simon at ReMiChi Productions