ARTISTIC TIMELINE

Pictured above is Rebecca’s design team for her newest play That’s How Long I Want to Be Your Friend! Dedicated to her childhood best friends, this play explores the sisterhood of the Girl Scouts, the story of Sue the T-Rex, and the power of everlasting friendship. And if that wasn’t special enough, Blankslate, a Denver based band, wrote all the original music for the production. Mudlark Theater, Spring 2026

As one of Microdose Theatre Project’s Co-Directors, Rebecca had the privilege of working with McManus & Ebby Offord to produce Annika Anderson’s The Trick of Threes. The project concluded in a stage reading at Facility Theatre in February 2026.

Making her Filament Debut as their SPARK Artist in Residence, Rebecca is excited to be developing the next draft of Six Pointed Starlight. With new youth artists, actors, and of course, co-playwright Cara Geser, Rebecca presented her newest draft at Am Shalom this December. What better way to celebrate the 50 year anniversary of women in the cantorate than with a show reveling in Judaism and Sisterhood.

“I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship.”Louisa May Alcott, Little Women
Growing up is never easy - especially in a house with such wildly different sisters as Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy. Join the beloved March sisters as they navigate the highs and lows of adolescence as they determine exactly what kind of little women they want to be. Directed by Rebecca Schilsky — April 2025

This January, Rebecca worked with Theatre L’Acadie & Pocket Theatrics to bring scenes from Kevin Blair’s HERAkles to Facility Theater! Keep your eyes open to what Kevin writes next!

Trade your glitter for grit in this Lord of the Flies inspired pageant play. As 18 teenage contestants vie for the crown, they navigate the pressures of perfection, discover personal ambitions, and expose the stark realities behind staged smiles. Who will sparkle under the spotlight? And who will succumb to savagery? Written & Directed by Rebecca Schilsky— Nov. 2024

In November of 2023, six Jewish sisters were sent on the search for salvation in this new play written by Rebecca Schilsky & Cara Geser. With characters from the Talmud and Torah, these sisters embarked on the journey of a lifetime, discovering the true meaning of faith and sisterhood.

Every Friday in March @ 8:30pm, come to Second City to see The Clown Nose Too Much: an original Sketch Show!Starring: Eric Greenbaum, Jason Ely, Kelsey Myers Shelby Deutsch, Zoe Mckee, & Avery Kiefer!!

Explore the bitter and the sweet in this new indulgent play, where actors will explore their relationship to food as a source of creation, connection, and culture. Bring your family's dishes and ideas to the table as we write this play's recipe from scratch!

Rebecca is proud to announce that she has been accepted into the Second City Directing Program! This March, Rebecca will be collaborating with artists to bring an original comedy show to you! The show runs Friday, March 3rd — Friday March 24th @10pm. She looks forward to seeing you there!

This summer, you can find Rebecca back in the rehearsal room with Ghostlight Ensemble! Directing “Can You Hear the Mermaids Sing?”, she is thrilled to be working on another TYA show, and this year you can catch this show in person! Click here to learn about how you can play Make/Believe this summer!

Rebecca is excited to be a Production Manager with Jackalope Theatre Company for their Living Newspaper Festival! For three consecutive weekends, come see a variety of short plays all based on current news articles. Click here for more information!

“Can Can” you believe it? Rebecca is currently the Production Assistant for the Moulin Rouge Tour in Chicago! Heading Downtown to the Nederlander Theatre, Rebecca is helping this diamond sparkle on State Street!

(January 2022- April 2022)

Rebecca is excited to be working as a Teaching Artist, Assistant Director, & Stage Manager for Mudlark Theater! with Mudlark, Rebecca is also supporting and teaching programs that educate and inspire students throughout the city & Chicago suburbs. This includes jumping into the Mystery Machine with the Scooby Doo Gang & Nancy Drew Crew for their Playlab program.

(September 2021- Present)

Rebecca is thrilled to continue her theatrical Chicago journey working as an Assistant Teaching Artist for Northlight Theatre! with Northlight, Rebecca is supporting and teaching programs that educate and inspire students throughout the city & Chicago suburbs.

(September 2021 - June 2021)

Rebecca is very excited to announce that this summer she will be leading Second City's Summer Camp!!! Anyone who knows her knows she loves camp, spirit, & theater games, and she’s so fortunate to have found a place where she can fit all that she loves into one experience! Stay tuned for more Chicago adventures...

(May 2021 - August 2021)

This Summer, Rebecca is directing “It’s Poppin’” by Steven Sans Luis for the Make/Believe TYA festival. This is also her Chicago debut!