About Splinter Theatre Company
Dmitry Yakubov is a seasoned director, writer and videographer. He holds an MFA in Theater Directing, and has released several performances with stars of the European stage. After moving from St. Petersburg to Chicago in 2002, he continued to write plays and stage performances. Among them, the most famous is The Little Prince based on the book by Saint-Exupery (2016)… (To read more visit page About us)
A Christmas Tale 2024
Poster 2024
Booklet 2024
“A Christmas Tale” is a family-friendly, fun musical comedy.
Three wise men, led by a dream, go through the desert towards adventure. Their journey is full of dangers, surprises, and amazing encounters.
The estimated length of the Show is 1 hour 20 minutes.
We performed “A Christmas Tale” at Cutting Hall in Palatine in December 2023 and December 2024.
The classic story of Christmas appears in a new light. Traveling through the desert and following the star, our heroes meet new friends and help those who have lost heart to believe again. They find themselves in the palace of King Herod and in a mysterious cave, where a serious and dangerous test awaits them. Completely original, interesting, and very beautiful music has been written for this performance. Songs created specifically for this show will be debuted here. Children, teenagers, and adult actors bring us this old; this new; this timeless story of faith, dreams, hope and searching.
“I believe—not just in a star in the sky—I believe in the light in my heart!”
Welcome to “A Christmas Tale”, a one-act musical play for the whole family!
A Christmas Tale 2023
Premier 2023: A Photo Gallery
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A Christmas Tale’s 2023 Photo Gallery
Poster 2023
Booklet 2023
Splinter: A Romantic Comedy
Following the successful Chicagoland premiere of Splinter: A Romantic Comedy at the KRUG-Community Circle in Wheeling in 2023 and the Puth Family Theater in Evanston in 2024, we are pleased to share that the play was recently performed again at The Edge Theater in Chicago.
“The storyline was very easy to follow, and all three actors were excellent in their delivery. The play appeared to be very well directed.”
– Erick Rozier
Splinter is a kind, light romantic comedy. You will laugh and be a little sad. You will get a huge boost of optimism. This play is about love of the theater, about friendship and fidelity, and about the ability to dream. This is a sensitive and touching story about the theatrical world, in which at times, it is difficult to distinguish what is an illusion and what is reality…and only human feelings remain unchanged here.
“Great short play! Very enjoyable! Thank you for bringing a small theater feel to the suburbs.”
– Galina Martirosyan
My friends and I enjoyed watching your play very much, all the actors were amazing, I especially liked the actress who played the female character. I look forward to another great play.
– Elnara Safronova
About Splinter
The aging actress dreams of returning to the theater, making new friends and losing old ones. Elizabeth is unrestrainedly devoted to her only passion – the stage. In it, she finds the strength to live, feel, love and hope. Theater is in her blood. It is like a splinter that does not let you forget about yourself… (To read more visit page Our Productions)
Interview with Dmitriy
Marc May: Recently, the Chicagoland premiere of the play Splinter, a romantic comedy based on French drama masterpieces, took place in the theater of Krug Community Circle in Wheeling, IL in March 2023. The show was a resounding success and enjoyed by many people. I want to ask you a couple of questions about how the play was created and its impact on audiences. Can you tell me more?
Dmitriy Yakubov: The performance was absolutely wonderful. It was a real discovery for the audience. This play is based on the masterpieces of French drama, but told in a new way. This is a very bright, light, romantic comedy that will not leave anyone indifferent. It is about kindness, [light- remove this word, it was already used and too many things in the list], friendship, fidelity, love for the theater, and creativity… (To read more visit page Interview with Dmitriy)
Photo Gallery
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Contact us
For ticket information, please call (847) 691-5599 or email dmitriytheater@gmail.com