Jennifer Hessel

Jennifer is ecstatic about making her debut on the Athenaeum stage. Her previous credits include the Sapphic Showcase with PrideArts and Pride and Prejudice, Radium Girls, and The Wolves at Loyola University Chicago. In her free time, you’ll find Jenn climbing, reading, dancing, or playing with her cats. She would like to thank everyone who has supported her on this journey and reassured her that she can, in fact, do this. Hope you enjoy the show!

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2024 Season

Dante 360 opening this weekend!

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Dante 360

Midway upon the journey of our life, I found myself within a forest dark, for the straightforward pathway had been lost.” 

And so we all begin—in darkness.

Join Dante on his most famous journey through the depths of hell, levels upon levels of purgatory, finally discovering the light and glory of paradise. You will find terror in the wild beasts he meets along the way; and only moments later great hope at the strong woman, Beatrice, who leads him always upwards.

This contemporary staged performances of one of the most epic stories of the western world is an immersive, multi-dimensional production that leads you into Dantes universe. Returning to the stage for the 4th year, this year’s production.

Its heaven. It’s hell. But above all, it’s worth the trip.

November 8–10, 2024