Chicago's Victory Gardens Theater The First 25 Years 1974-2001 : Scholars' Press : 9783639719949 : 3639719948 : 30 Apr 2020 : Actors and artists keep society in touch with its dreams and imagination. They are restorative agents and essential conduits. Rather than being trivialized and marginalized, Chicago theatre artists through Victory Gardens reflect the questions and needs of a diverse community and its contemporary debates. What is shown on stage then is an example of Chicago's current cultural moment. Through the work of Victory Gardens we see the city, the whole city. The presence and reputation of theatre within Chicago is entering a new phase. Chicago theatre's redevelopment is a big project in line with Chicago's reputation for taking on big projects.