Failure: A Love Story - Victory Gardens Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Ave, is offering $20 industry tickets to both performances on December 15th (4:00pm and 7:30). Tickets are available at www.victorygardens.org. Use code MOONPIE when checking out.
Oliver! - Light Opera Works at Cahn Auditorium, 600 Emerson in Evanston, is offering half-price industry tickets on December 22 and 28 at 8 p.m., and December 23, 26, 27 and 29 at 2 p.m. For tickets call 847-920-5360 or visit www.LightOperaWorks.com and use code "pocket." Tickets must be purchased in advance. No door sales.
The Motherf**ker with the Hat - Steppenwolf Theatre, 1650 N. Halsted, is offering $20 tickets for preview performances December 30 through January 4 in the Steppenwolf Downstairs Theatre. Excludes Sunday matinee, December 30. Use code “12134” online at www.steppenwolf.org or call Audience Services at 312-335-1650. Tickets must be reserved at least one hour before performance. Subject to availability.
Monday, December 10, 2012
Thursday, December 6, 2012
Super Cool
We are doing this Storefront Playwright Project and it is so cool. I love it – every day at Hot Tix there is a playwright in the window writing, in real time, so to speak, a new play. There is a screen that faces out to the street that shows what is on the playwright’s monitor. We copied it directly from the same sort of project in New York. We conceived it as a way for the random person walking down Randolph Street to be introduced to a playwright and to the playwriting process. We have signage in the window announcing the project and additional information about the project, the playwrights, etc. inside Hot Tix.
What makes it so cool – well first of all, people are stopping and looking and reading. The more people that are standing there the more stop and look. I guess I’m so in love with it because it is a way into the process for the average guy who might not be a theatre goer and because it’s more information for a regular theatre goer who’s going into Hot Tix and its fun for the playwrights and its super fun for the Hot Tix staff. Also, there are connections being made all the way around.
I wrote in my notes in a meeting earlier this week – Playwright in a Window – more like that. I’d be interested to hear what other people think of the project and if anyone has ideas for other things like it.
Deb
What makes it so cool – well first of all, people are stopping and looking and reading. The more people that are standing there the more stop and look. I guess I’m so in love with it because it is a way into the process for the average guy who might not be a theatre goer and because it’s more information for a regular theatre goer who’s going into Hot Tix and its fun for the playwrights and its super fun for the Hot Tix staff. Also, there are connections being made all the way around.
I wrote in my notes in a meeting earlier this week – Playwright in a Window – more like that. I’d be interested to hear what other people think of the project and if anyone has ideas for other things like it.
Deb
Space Rental Availability at Trap Door Theatre
The Trap Door Theatre is available for rent late nights and prime time! Great Bucktown location! Intimate 45 seat house. Reasonable rates. For information please email trapdoortheatre@sbcglobal.net or call 773-384-0494.
Monday, December 3, 2012
Industry Ticket Offers
You Never Can Tell - Remy Bumppo Theatre at the Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave., $15 industry tickets to performances on Wednesday nights, Friday nights and Thursday matinees through January 6 using codeword Industry by phone at 774.404.7336 or on line at www.remybumppo.org.
Failure: A Love Story - Victory Gardens Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Ave, is offering $20 industry tickets to all performances through December 9th. Tickets are available at our website www.victorygardens.org. Use code MOONPIE when checking out.
Rudolph the Red-Hosed Reindeer - Hell in a Handbag Productions at Mary's Attic, 5400 N. Clark St. is offering $15 industry tickets through December 30 with code word 'industry' and headshot or resume.
Winter Series - Hubbard Street Dance Chicago at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E. Randolph, is offering $25 industry tickets for any available seat (regardless of the section in the theater or the night you attend) using discount code "industryhsdc." Performances are: Thursday, December 6th @ 7:30pm, Friday, December 7th @ 8:00pm, Saturday, December 8th @ 8:00pm, and Sunday, December 9th @ 3:00pm Tickets and more information are available at www.hubbardstreetdance.com/winter.
Hannukatz the Musical! - National Pastime Theater, 941 W. Lawrence is offering $10 industry tickets for Friday night performances at 8pm starting this Friday 12/7 through 12/28. Bring your resume/headshot to the box office. Theater is BYOB.
Exorcism - Eclipse Theatre at The Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N. Southport is offering a $10 suggested donation or pay what you can for the staged-reading of Eugene O'Neill's long-lost play on Sunday December 9th at 12pm. This is a one-time performance. For more information,visit http://www.eclipsetheatre.com/season/2012/exorcism.php. Reserve your seat by emailing info@eclipsetheatre.com.
The Odd Couple - Northlight Theatre, 9501 Skokie Blvd. is offering $10 tickets for theatre industry professionals on Wednesday, December 12 at 7:30pm and Sunday, December 16 at 2:30pm. Offer available by phone or walk-up, must mention the code INDUSTRY to reserve. Proof of industry (headshot, business card, etc.) requested upon ticket pickup. Box Office 847.673.6300.
Failure: A Love Story - Victory Gardens Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Ave, is offering $20 industry tickets to all performances through December 9th. Tickets are available at our website www.victorygardens.org. Use code MOONPIE when checking out.
Rudolph the Red-Hosed Reindeer - Hell in a Handbag Productions at Mary's Attic, 5400 N. Clark St. is offering $15 industry tickets through December 30 with code word 'industry' and headshot or resume.
Winter Series - Hubbard Street Dance Chicago at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E. Randolph, is offering $25 industry tickets for any available seat (regardless of the section in the theater or the night you attend) using discount code "industryhsdc." Performances are: Thursday, December 6th @ 7:30pm, Friday, December 7th @ 8:00pm, Saturday, December 8th @ 8:00pm, and Sunday, December 9th @ 3:00pm Tickets and more information are available at www.hubbardstreetdance.com/winter.
Hannukatz the Musical! - National Pastime Theater, 941 W. Lawrence is offering $10 industry tickets for Friday night performances at 8pm starting this Friday 12/7 through 12/28. Bring your resume/headshot to the box office. Theater is BYOB.
Exorcism - Eclipse Theatre at The Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N. Southport is offering a $10 suggested donation or pay what you can for the staged-reading of Eugene O'Neill's long-lost play on Sunday December 9th at 12pm. This is a one-time performance. For more information,visit http://www.eclipsetheatre.com/season/2012/exorcism.php. Reserve your seat by emailing info@eclipsetheatre.com.
The Odd Couple - Northlight Theatre, 9501 Skokie Blvd. is offering $10 tickets for theatre industry professionals on Wednesday, December 12 at 7:30pm and Sunday, December 16 at 2:30pm. Offer available by phone or walk-up, must mention the code INDUSTRY to reserve. Proof of industry (headshot, business card, etc.) requested upon ticket pickup. Box Office 847.673.6300.
Costume/Furniture/Prop Sale at Lincoln Square Theatre
Lincoln Square Theatre is on the move and we're having a sale to lighten our load. Includes: props, costumes, shoes, furniture, collectibles, rugs, linoleum, vintage items, party baskets for Mardi Gras & New Year, one-of-a-kind fabrics, lumber, paneling, plywood scraps, locker fronts, chairs, artificial foliage/trees, electronics and a serious amount of etc. Dec. 10, 7-9 pm. Cash only!
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Transformation and Change
I have been reading some articles about transformation and how the arts just can’t seem to transform themselves. Interesting since most of us transform ourselves every time we do a new show but never mind, that’s not what people are talking about – they are talking about real change – they are talking about changing everything we do and how we do it and I just think that is crazy. Here we all are…still…even though I keep hearing about how it’s the end for all of us if we don’t do everything differently right now! When I was a younger administrator I asked my boss at the time what he thought about the death of the subscription model and he got very loud and said he was sick and tired of hearing about the death of the subscription model, that he had been hearing about it his entire career. That was at least 10 years ago. So, it’s not dead yet and we haven’t changed yet and we carry on. But we do change. We change all the time, and we are not all the same. I cannot think of two theatre companies that are run exactly the same way and yet we are all lumped into this category of moribund institutions with bloated staffs and we need to be more flexible and more diverse and on and on. Have I ever written here about my vision of the field – its got an inner circle of people doing the work and an outer circle of people shouting negative things at the inner circle doing the work. Sometimes that’s how it feels (and by the way, I count myself in the outer circle, but hope that I am a positive force). I think we need criticism and I think as artists and arts organizations we need to constantly think about what we are doing and whether its relevant and who its relevant to and what path we are on. Nobody likes change but change we must as humans and as organizations. I think we do change and I think we achieve great things when we change but we can’t change everything all at once. In Chicago I think we are incredibly lucky to be able to learn from each other and in some cases dodge bullets and in other cases reap the benefits of the risks others take. I might argue that we don’t pay enough attention to what others in the field are doing and that we don’t pay enough attention to our communities, interacting and engaging in real ways. But, I would also argue that change is in our DNA, so unless you have a real suggestion about positive change in a real way that doesn’t risk the life of a company or an artistic process take it down the road.
Deb
Deb
Chicago Fringe Festival announces 2013 Application Dates
The Chicago Fringe Festival is proud to announce its application dates for groups and organizations interested in participating in the 2013 Fringe Festival, August 29 – September 8, 2013. The application, currently available online for review at Chicagofringe.org, may be completed with the application fee and submitted Saturday, Dec. 8 at 10 a.m. – Friday, Feb. 15 at 11:59 p.m. CST. There are two methods of applying to the Chicago Fringe Festival: a limited number of 13 first come, first served and the lottery. For more information go to www.Chicagofringe.org.
APPLICATIONS
Chicago Fringe Festival consists of 25% organizations using the first come, first served option and the remaining 75% are chosen using a lottery system. The 13 spots that make up the first come, first served are designed to reward early applicants. These spots have historically sold out in less than five minutes. The lottery where the remaining participants are chosen will be held in late February 2013. For more information on the applications and fees go to www.Chicagofringe.org.
QUALIFICATIONS
In order for performances to qualify for the Chicago Fringe Festival 2013, they must meet all three of the following requirements:
1. The performance piece must be 80% choreographed or scripted. No solely improvisational shows are permitted.
2. The performance piece must not be produced in the Chicagoland area (defined as Cook County, DuPage County, Kane County, Kendall County, Lake County, McHenry County and Will County, IL) from the dates of January 1, 2013 to November 1, 2013.
3. The performance piece must be 45-60 minutes in length and be able to be set up and struck within 10 minutes. All Fringe performers receive box office assistance, promotions through the Chicago Fringe Festival website and 100% of the box office venue for their performances. In the 2012 Festival, more than $28,000 was given back to artists from box office revenue.
FRINGE INFORMATION WORKSHOP
The Chicago Fringe Festival hosts an information session on the application process and its 2013 Festival, Sunday, Dec. 2 from 6 – 7 p.m. at Chicago Dramatists, 1105 W. Chicago Ave. Fringe Business Manager Adrienne Guldin leads the session, with representation from several past Fringe performers. The information session is free to the public and attendees are asked to RSVP to CFF Events Coordinator Katie Brown at katiebrown@chicagofringe.org.
APPLICATIONS
Chicago Fringe Festival consists of 25% organizations using the first come, first served option and the remaining 75% are chosen using a lottery system. The 13 spots that make up the first come, first served are designed to reward early applicants. These spots have historically sold out in less than five minutes. The lottery where the remaining participants are chosen will be held in late February 2013. For more information on the applications and fees go to www.Chicagofringe.org.
QUALIFICATIONS
In order for performances to qualify for the Chicago Fringe Festival 2013, they must meet all three of the following requirements:
1. The performance piece must be 80% choreographed or scripted. No solely improvisational shows are permitted.
2. The performance piece must not be produced in the Chicagoland area (defined as Cook County, DuPage County, Kane County, Kendall County, Lake County, McHenry County and Will County, IL) from the dates of January 1, 2013 to November 1, 2013.
3. The performance piece must be 45-60 minutes in length and be able to be set up and struck within 10 minutes. All Fringe performers receive box office assistance, promotions through the Chicago Fringe Festival website and 100% of the box office venue for their performances. In the 2012 Festival, more than $28,000 was given back to artists from box office revenue.
FRINGE INFORMATION WORKSHOP
The Chicago Fringe Festival hosts an information session on the application process and its 2013 Festival, Sunday, Dec. 2 from 6 – 7 p.m. at Chicago Dramatists, 1105 W. Chicago Ave. Fringe Business Manager Adrienne Guldin leads the session, with representation from several past Fringe performers. The information session is free to the public and attendees are asked to RSVP to CFF Events Coordinator Katie Brown at katiebrown@chicagofringe.org.
Monday, November 26, 2012
Space Rental Availability at the Auditorium Theatre
The Auditorium Theatre’s Katten/Landau Studio:
Find your muse in the Auditorium Theatre’s Katten/ Landau Studio! Simple, accessible, versatile, and chic. The Auditorium Theatre’s Katten/ Landau Studio is perfect for all occasions; from dance rehearsals and meetings to receptions and performances. The 2,400 square foot studio includes stationary and portable barres, a sound system with CD and iPod capabilities, sprung Harlequin floor, a Yamaha piano, and floor length mirrors. Contact Katie Brown at kbrown@auditoriumtheatre.org or 312-341-2362 for more information regarding availability.
The Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University:
The Auditorium Theatre is available for booking! From private events to shows, this National Historic Landmark is sure to make your next event a memorable moment in history. For more information, please visit the Auditorium Theatre’s rentals and events webpage. For questions regarding availability, please contact Katie Brown at kbrown@auditoriumtheatre.org or 312-341-2362.
Find your muse in the Auditorium Theatre’s Katten/ Landau Studio! Simple, accessible, versatile, and chic. The Auditorium Theatre’s Katten/ Landau Studio is perfect for all occasions; from dance rehearsals and meetings to receptions and performances. The 2,400 square foot studio includes stationary and portable barres, a sound system with CD and iPod capabilities, sprung Harlequin floor, a Yamaha piano, and floor length mirrors. Contact Katie Brown at kbrown@auditoriumtheatre.org or 312-341-2362 for more information regarding availability.
The Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University:
The Auditorium Theatre is available for booking! From private events to shows, this National Historic Landmark is sure to make your next event a memorable moment in history. For more information, please visit the Auditorium Theatre’s rentals and events webpage. For questions regarding availability, please contact Katie Brown at kbrown@auditoriumtheatre.org or 312-341-2362.
Rehearsal Space Available for Rent at Remy Bumppo
Remy Bumppo's rehearsal space at 3717 N Ravenswood has availability beginning December 12. Rates vary from $11 - $16 per hour, depending on hours scheduled per week. Approximately 800 sq ft, close to Addison Brown Line. Contact Amy Schultz at aschultz@remybumppo.org or 773-244-8119.
Prop/Costume Sale at Lincoln Square Theatre
Saturday, Dec. 1, 10 am to 4 pm
Everything from knick-knacks to lumber
Find that unusual holiday gift and some great bargains while you support the arts!
4754 N. Leavitt St., (inside Berry Church)
Chicago, IL 60625
Everything from knick-knacks to lumber
Find that unusual holiday gift and some great bargains while you support the arts!
4754 N. Leavitt St., (inside Berry Church)
Chicago, IL 60625
Industry Ticket Offers
James Joyce's The Dead - Court Theatre, 5535 S Ellis Ave, is offering $10 industry rush tickets to every performance through December 9th. Rush tickets are $10 per person with proof of industry one hour before curtain, subject to availability.
Lucky Stiff - Musicals in Concert at The Music Theatre Company, 1850 Green Bay Road, Highland Park, is offering a limited number of $10 industry night tickets for Friday, Nov. 30 and Dec. 7 at 8 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 1 and 8 at 8 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 2 and 9 at 2 p.m. Reserve online at: www.themusictheatrecompany.org using code: INDUSTRY.
At the Flash - Pride Films and Plays at the Center on Halsted, 3656 N. Halsted, is offering $10 industry tickets for Wednesday, November 28 at 7:30 p.m. To reserve send email to pfptickets@gmail.com. More info: http://pridefilmsandplays.com/flash.html
American Storm - Theatre Seven of Chicago at Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N Lincoln Ave. is offering 30% off industry tickets to every performance through December 16th. You can reserve your seats over the phone at 773-404-7336 or in person at the GTC Box Office.
The Most Beautiful High - Dialogue Theatre at Stage 773, 1225 W Belmont Ave, is offering $5 industry tickets for the last two performances: November 27th and December 4th at 8:00 pm. Enter code "INDUSTRYDT" on the Stage 773 website or bring a proof of industry in person to the box office.
Long Way Go Down - Jackalope Theatre at the Viaduct Theater, 3111 N. Western Ave. is offering $10 industry tickets through December 22. Visit www.jackalopetheatre.org for more information.
Our Last Night on Earth: A Countdown to the Mayan Apocalypse - Collaboraction at the Flat Iron Arts Building, 1579 N Milwaukee, 3rd Floor, is offering $15 industry tickets to all performances (regular price is $25). Performances are Dec 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, and 23 at 8pm. Reserve online at www.collaboraction.org or purchase at the door.
Metamorphoses – Lookingglass Theatre in the Water Tower Water Works at 821 N. Michigan Ave, is offering exclusive half price industry tickets for the 7:30pm performance this Thursday, November 29th! Use code INDUSTRY when calling 312.337.0665 or click here to purchase tickets.
Fuddy Meers - Ka-Tet Theatre at City Lit Theater, 1020 W Bryn Mawr, is offering $10 industry tickets for Monday, December 3 at 7:30p.m. To reserve, send an email to sluke@katettheatre.org. More info: www.katettheatre.org.
Hannukatz the Musical! - National Pastime Theater, 941 W. Lawrence is offering a special industry discount! Bring your resume/headshot to the box office for $10 tickets to TODAY's SHOW (Nov 30th) ONLY!! Show starts at 8PM. Theater is BYOB.
Lucky Stiff - Musicals in Concert at The Music Theatre Company, 1850 Green Bay Road, Highland Park, is offering a limited number of $10 industry night tickets for Friday, Nov. 30 and Dec. 7 at 8 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 1 and 8 at 8 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 2 and 9 at 2 p.m. Reserve online at: www.themusictheatrecompany.org using code: INDUSTRY.
At the Flash - Pride Films and Plays at the Center on Halsted, 3656 N. Halsted, is offering $10 industry tickets for Wednesday, November 28 at 7:30 p.m. To reserve send email to pfptickets@gmail.com. More info: http://pridefilmsandplays.com/flash.html
American Storm - Theatre Seven of Chicago at Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N Lincoln Ave. is offering 30% off industry tickets to every performance through December 16th. You can reserve your seats over the phone at 773-404-7336 or in person at the GTC Box Office.
The Most Beautiful High - Dialogue Theatre at Stage 773, 1225 W Belmont Ave, is offering $5 industry tickets for the last two performances: November 27th and December 4th at 8:00 pm. Enter code "INDUSTRYDT" on the Stage 773 website or bring a proof of industry in person to the box office.
Long Way Go Down - Jackalope Theatre at the Viaduct Theater, 3111 N. Western Ave. is offering $10 industry tickets through December 22. Visit www.jackalopetheatre.org for more information.
Our Last Night on Earth: A Countdown to the Mayan Apocalypse - Collaboraction at the Flat Iron Arts Building, 1579 N Milwaukee, 3rd Floor, is offering $15 industry tickets to all performances (regular price is $25). Performances are Dec 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, and 23 at 8pm. Reserve online at www.collaboraction.org or purchase at the door.
Metamorphoses – Lookingglass Theatre in the Water Tower Water Works at 821 N. Michigan Ave, is offering exclusive half price industry tickets for the 7:30pm performance this Thursday, November 29th! Use code INDUSTRY when calling 312.337.0665 or click here to purchase tickets.
Fuddy Meers - Ka-Tet Theatre at City Lit Theater, 1020 W Bryn Mawr, is offering $10 industry tickets for Monday, December 3 at 7:30p.m. To reserve, send an email to sluke@katettheatre.org. More info: www.katettheatre.org.
Hannukatz the Musical! - National Pastime Theater, 941 W. Lawrence is offering a special industry discount! Bring your resume/headshot to the box office for $10 tickets to TODAY's SHOW (Nov 30th) ONLY!! Show starts at 8PM. Theater is BYOB.
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
The Natalie Weiss Master Class
November 26 - 6:00pm
Broadway musical and pop sensation Natalie Weiss joins forces with Porchlight Music Theatre to present The Natalie Weiss Master Class. With this first-ever Chicago event, here is your opportunity to explore the pop and contemporary musical theatre repertoire with one of Broadway's fastest rising stars.
Broadway musical and pop sensation Natalie Weiss joins forces with Porchlight Music Theatre to present The Natalie Weiss Master Class. With this first-ever Chicago event, here is your opportunity to explore the pop and contemporary musical theatre repertoire with one of Broadway's fastest rising stars.
Only 12 students will be selected by lottery to personally coach with Natalie Weiss. There will also be slots
available to audit the class. This special
Porchlight-only event is expected to sell out quickly. Please submit your interest to coach with
Natalie Weiss no later than Friday, November
23 by 5:00pm.
You will be asked to submit two preferred pop and/or music theatre songs. If chosen through the lottery, Natalie will select one of your songs to work in the class. Selected participants will be notified via email. If selected, please also bring your book.
You will be asked to submit two preferred pop and/or music theatre songs. If chosen through the lottery, Natalie will select one of your songs to work in the class. Selected participants will be notified via email. If selected, please also bring your book.
For more information, visit http://porchlightmusictheatre.org/blog/2012/11/17/the-natalie-weiss-master-class.html.
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