North America Now - Bailiwick Chicago at Instituto Cervantes, 31 W. Ohio St. is offering $10 industry tickets on Wednesday, September 7 at 7 p.m. to an evening of art, performance and conversation to explore the border relations between Canada, the United States and Mexico on the 10th anniversary of 9/11. Includes cocktail hour. Only available at the door; cash only. Just mention the industry rate. For more information, visit http://www.bailiwickchicago.com/.
Farragut North by Beau Willimon - Stage Left Theatre at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont, is offering $12 industry tickets on Thursday, September 15, 22 and 29 at 8 p.m. Use code word "Morris". Call 773-975-8150 or purchase online here: https://www.theaterwit.org/tickets/productions/69/performances#top
Bonhoeffer's Cost - Provision Theater Company, 1001 West Roosevelt Road, is offering $10 industry tickets for any performance September 17-October 30. Present a headshot and resume when picking up tickets. Includes free parking. Visit http://www.provisiontheater.org/ for more information.
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Chicago Dramatists' Fall 2011 Classes start Saturday October 1st
As the national leader in playwright training, Chicago Dramatists offers a variety of professional playwriting classes designed for both beginning and experienced playwrights. Classes are focused on building practical skills and stage worthy scripts, and are conducted in a supportive, positive manner. Most classes include a mix of lecture, discussion, writing assignments, and reading and critiquing participants’ work. Beginning playwrights enroll in classes to learn the basics and write their first plays. Working playwrights enroll in classes to review basic skills, attack a specific problem, and explore new or specialized techniques.
Have questions about a particular class or which would be best for you? Read the full class descriptions on our website at www.chicagodramatists.org/classes or call 312-633-0630.
Have questions about a particular class or which would be best for you? Read the full class descriptions on our website at www.chicagodramatists.org/classes or call 312-633-0630.
Thursday, September 1, 2011
League and SDC Coffee Clatch
Please join us for a Coffee Clatch hosted by the League and the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society on Monday, September 19 at the League office, 228 S. Wabash, Suite 200.
As Theatre Managers, you work every day to bring quality theatre to your communities. How do you find the right Director or Choreographer for a project? What do you look for, and where do you look? Do you hire from within the deep pool of talent offered by Chicago’s theatre community, or do you look for what an outside perspective might offer? Do you look to build long-term artistic relationships, or do you like to mix things up? And does a Director or Choreographer’s affiliation with a union factor in to your decision? It shouldn’t – any Theatre Manager should be able to hire the right person for the project, regardless of Union membership.
Please come to the League offices for a little coffee and conversation on the above topics with your colleagues and with Renee Lasher, SDC Business Representative. If you’d like to take to opportunity to learn about how you can hire an SDC member – no tricks, no traps, no (or at least few) complications – Renee will answer any and all questions. There will be two sessions; one at 2:30pm and one at 5:30pm. Please RSVP to nancy@chicagoplays.com and indicate which time slot you’d like to attend.
As Theatre Managers, you work every day to bring quality theatre to your communities. How do you find the right Director or Choreographer for a project? What do you look for, and where do you look? Do you hire from within the deep pool of talent offered by Chicago’s theatre community, or do you look for what an outside perspective might offer? Do you look to build long-term artistic relationships, or do you like to mix things up? And does a Director or Choreographer’s affiliation with a union factor in to your decision? It shouldn’t – any Theatre Manager should be able to hire the right person for the project, regardless of Union membership.
Please come to the League offices for a little coffee and conversation on the above topics with your colleagues and with Renee Lasher, SDC Business Representative. If you’d like to take to opportunity to learn about how you can hire an SDC member – no tricks, no traps, no (or at least few) complications – Renee will answer any and all questions. There will be two sessions; one at 2:30pm and one at 5:30pm. Please RSVP to nancy@chicagoplays.com and indicate which time slot you’d like to attend.
Space Availability at The Second Stage
Profiles Theatre has performance space available to rent beginning in early February at The Second Stage (former Stage Left Theatre space) at 3408 N. Sheffield. The fifty seat theatre is a very affordable space for young, emerging or established itinerant companies in a great location. If you would like to find out more information about rentals for your future productions, they are booking immediately for prime time, late and off night productions, classes and rehearsals. Please call 773-549-1815 or email profilestheatre@gmail.com.
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Industry Ticket Offers
The Real Thing – Writers’ Theatre, 325 Tudor Court, Glencoe, is offering a limited number of $20 industry tickets for the following preview performances: Tuesday, September 13 (7:30pm), Thursday, September 15 (8:00pm), Sunday, September 18 (6:00pm), Tuesday, September 20 (7:30pm) and Wednesday, September 21 (7:30pm). Call 847-242-6000 and mention the codeword "INDUSTRY". Payment must be made in advance and proof of industry must be shown at pickup. Subject to availability. Visit writerstheatre.org for more information.
A Walk in the Woods - TimeLine Theatre Company at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. is offering $22 tickets through September 4 when you use code "WOODS22." Best Availability on Saturday, September 3. Available online via http://www.theaterwit.org and when you call the Theater Wit Box Office at 773.975.8150.
Friday, August 26, 2011
Industry Ticket Offer
In Pursuit - Hobo Junction Productions at the Second Stage Theater, (3408 N. Sheffield) is offering 2 for 1 industry tickets for all Thursday and Sunday performances through September 11 with proof of industry affiliation. Call 224-625-0018 to reserve and purchase your tickets at the door.
Corazón de Manzana - Mortar Theatre Company's production at the DCA Storefront Theater, 66 E. Randolph in Chicago, is offering $15 industry tickets for Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7:30pm or Sundays at 3pm through September 25th. Email TicketOffice@explorechicago.org or call 312-742-TIXS (8497). Visit http://www.dcatheater.org for more information.
Corazón de Manzana - Mortar Theatre Company's production at the DCA Storefront Theater, 66 E. Randolph in Chicago, is offering $15 industry tickets for Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7:30pm or Sundays at 3pm through September 25th. Email TicketOffice@explorechicago.org or call 312-742-TIXS (8497). Visit http://www.dcatheater.org for more information.
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
On Cultural Understanding
I watched a lecture the other night by Ryan Crocker, recently appointed U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan, previously ambassador to Iraq, Pakistan and other middle-Eastern countries. I was riveted because you know what he said, he said and I seriously paraphrase here...that all of our misunderstandings in that part of the world can be directly related to cultural misunderstandings, that the rise of terrorist groups is directly related to cultural misunderstandings. If you haven’t read The Forever War by Dexter Filkins (a New York Times reporter in Iraq and Afghanistan), I strongly recommend that you do so because he also says that our efforts in the middle east are seriously hampered because we don’t understand the culture.
That’s culture with a capital C and a very broad meaning but man, are we in the right business or what? We have the opportunity every day to deepen what it means to understand our own culture or another culture. We have the opportunity to reach audiences that might not otherwise seek out the understanding we can provide. Or maybe we open the door to someone who says I never knew that… and does more research…and pretty soon they’re the ambassador to Iraq. I majored in Art History in college and the reason I did that was because it seemed to me like it was about everything, in understanding a piece of art you had to understand the historical and cultural context in which it was made.
Cultural understanding is critical to world peace. I don’t think it’s a stretch at all to say that by making and disseminating art we foster cultural understanding among our neighbors and across our city and throughout the world.
Deb
That’s culture with a capital C and a very broad meaning but man, are we in the right business or what? We have the opportunity every day to deepen what it means to understand our own culture or another culture. We have the opportunity to reach audiences that might not otherwise seek out the understanding we can provide. Or maybe we open the door to someone who says I never knew that… and does more research…and pretty soon they’re the ambassador to Iraq. I majored in Art History in college and the reason I did that was because it seemed to me like it was about everything, in understanding a piece of art you had to understand the historical and cultural context in which it was made.
Cultural understanding is critical to world peace. I don’t think it’s a stretch at all to say that by making and disseminating art we foster cultural understanding among our neighbors and across our city and throughout the world.
Deb
Monday, August 22, 2011
Industry Ticket Offer
Waiting for Lefty - American Blues Theater at Victory Gardens Biograph Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln, is offering a limited number of $15 industry tickets for the following previews: Sept. 2 (8pm), Sept. 3 (8pm), Sept. 4 (2:30pm). Call 773-871-3000 and mention the codeword "UNITE". Visit http://www.americanbluestheater.com/ for more information.
Tea at Five by Matthew Lombardo - First Folio Theatre at Mayslake Hall, Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W 31st St, Oak Brook. is offering $10 industry tickets to Weds. evenings at 8 p.m. on Sept. 14, 21, 28. Tickets are on an "as available" basis and may be purchased no sooner than 48 hours in advance. Professionals must bring a union card, a headshot/resume, tech resume, or business card indicating employment in the theater business. Tickets may be purchased by calling 630-986-8067.
The Double - Babes With Blades Theatre Company at the Lincoln Square Theater, 4754 N. Leavitt is offering $10 industry tickets for the 2 p.m. matinee performances on September 3rd, 10th and 17th with proof of industry affiliation. Call 773.904.0391 and mention this offer. Visit http://www.babeswithblades.org/ for more information.
Cyrano - The House Theatre of Chicago at the Chopin Theatre, 1543 W. Division St. offers $10 industry rush tickets available at all performances pending availability one prior to curtain at the box office window. Runs August 25 - October 16. Visit www.thehousetheatre.com for more information
Tea at Five by Matthew Lombardo - First Folio Theatre at Mayslake Hall, Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W 31st St, Oak Brook. is offering $10 industry tickets to Weds. evenings at 8 p.m. on Sept. 14, 21, 28. Tickets are on an "as available" basis and may be purchased no sooner than 48 hours in advance. Professionals must bring a union card, a headshot/resume, tech resume, or business card indicating employment in the theater business. Tickets may be purchased by calling 630-986-8067.
The Double - Babes With Blades Theatre Company at the Lincoln Square Theater, 4754 N. Leavitt is offering $10 industry tickets for the 2 p.m. matinee performances on September 3rd, 10th and 17th with proof of industry affiliation. Call 773.904.0391 and mention this offer. Visit http://www.babeswithblades.org/ for more information.
Cyrano - The House Theatre of Chicago at the Chopin Theatre, 1543 W. Division St. offers $10 industry rush tickets available at all performances pending availability one prior to curtain at the box office window. Runs August 25 - October 16. Visit www.thehousetheatre.com for more information
Friday, August 19, 2011
Playwright Naomi Wallace comes to Chicago August 27th
Eclipse Theatre Company is proud to host an open forum discussion with their 2011 featured playwright Naomi Wallace, moderated by Tanya Palmer (Goodman Theatre's Director of New Play Development). Award winning playwright Naomi Wallace will discuss her career and works interspersed with a presentation of short scenes from her plays One Flea Spare, The Trestle at Pope Lick Creek, and The Fever Chart. A question and answer session with the audience and light refreshments will follow. Following a brief intermission, a staged reading of her newest play And I And Silence will be presented.
Saturday August 27th, 2011
12:30PM
At the Greenhouse Theater Center
2257 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago
Admission is FREE (there is a $10 suggested donation)
For Reservations, call 773-325-9655 or email info@eclipsetheatre.com.
For more information on Eclipse's 2011 Naomi Wallace Season, visit http://www.eclipsetheatre.com/.
Saturday August 27th, 2011
12:30PM
At the Greenhouse Theater Center
2257 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago
Admission is FREE (there is a $10 suggested donation)
For Reservations, call 773-325-9655 or email info@eclipsetheatre.com.
For more information on Eclipse's 2011 Naomi Wallace Season, visit http://www.eclipsetheatre.com/.
Industry Ticket Offers
The Trestle at Pope Lick Creek - Eclipse Theatre at The Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave. is offering $10 industry tickets for August 19, 25 and 26 at 7:30 p.m. For tickets, call 773-404-7336 or visit http://www.eclipsetheatre.com/. Use code word "INDUSTRY"
Yellowman - Greenetree Productions at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont, is offering $10 industry tickets to performances September 14 - 17. For tickets call 773.327.5252 or go to www.stage773.com and use code LEAGUE.
Yellowman - Greenetree Productions at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont, is offering $10 industry tickets to performances September 14 - 17. For tickets call 773.327.5252 or go to www.stage773.com and use code LEAGUE.
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Be Free
October is just around the corner, and that means it's time for Free Night of Theater. Chicago is once again participating in the national audience development initiative taking place October 1 through 31, and if you have a production running during that time it's not too late for you to sign-up. We're switching to a new ticket distribution system this year developed in LA called the Enter-to-Win system, and we're really excited about it because we believe that it will be better at helping theatres attract new patrons and actually getting them in the doors. The program can be flexible to meet your needs and has demonstrated a successful track record of turning Free Night patrons into returning paying customers. Last year more than 50 Chicago area theatres participated, giving away more than 5,000 tickets during the month of October. If you are interested in participating or have any questions please contact ben@chicagoplays.com.
On the Move
Metropolis Performing Arts Centre has announced its Executive Director, Jim Jarvis, will be stepping down from his position on October 28, 2011. Jarvis, who has been with the organization for over 8 years and has served as the Executive Director for over 3, is leaving in hopes of spending more time with his family.
Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre announces Adam Webster has joined the company as general manager. He assumes responsibility for the Rogers Park-based theatre's finance, operating and administrative functions. Adam founded the side project, a theatre company located in the Rogers Park neighborhood, in 2000. He has since managed the day-to-day administrative and artistic operations of that company, producing more than 60 shows. He continues to serve as its artistic director.
After 13 wonderful years, Juliet Wilson Trieloff has had to resign as Showcase House Manager for The Theatre School at DePaul University because of her full-time job.
pH Productions is pleased to announce that Brett Mannes has been named its new Executive Director. Brett is a company member who had previously served as Marketing Director from 2009-2011. Replacing Brett as Marketing Director will be repertory member Mary Walsh, who will worked in tandem with company member Steve Hund. Steve has been appointed to the newly created PR Director.
Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre announces Adam Webster has joined the company as general manager. He assumes responsibility for the Rogers Park-based theatre's finance, operating and administrative functions. Adam founded the side project, a theatre company located in the Rogers Park neighborhood, in 2000. He has since managed the day-to-day administrative and artistic operations of that company, producing more than 60 shows. He continues to serve as its artistic director.
After 13 wonderful years, Juliet Wilson Trieloff has had to resign as Showcase House Manager for The Theatre School at DePaul University because of her full-time job.
pH Productions is pleased to announce that Brett Mannes has been named its new Executive Director. Brett is a company member who had previously served as Marketing Director from 2009-2011. Replacing Brett as Marketing Director will be repertory member Mary Walsh, who will worked in tandem with company member Steve Hund. Steve has been appointed to the newly created PR Director.
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