Goodman Theatre's 'Gem of the Ocean' chronicles 20th century African American experience

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Goodman Theatre's 'Gem of the Ocean' chronicles 20th century African American experience

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chuck Smith is a Bronzeville baby who grew up in the Ida B. Wells projects.

His entire life's passion is the stage and his hometown theater family.

"I'm a bit biased. I've been working with Chicago actors all my career, …

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