The temperature outside the doors of the Black Ensemble Theatre was 96 degrees. In the lobby inside, Reginald Torian was the epitome of old-school cool: pressed linen pants, two-tone shoes, gold sunglasses. Visible perspiration would have been unthinkable. As sweaty visitors arrived, Torian reclined on a chaise and raised an eyebrow of gentle disapproval. His resounding, unhurried baritone had a wry tone and a timbre…
SOURCE: Chicago Tribune at 06:13PM on September 5, 2013