Industry Ticket Offers

Mary's Wedding - First Folio Theatre at Mayslake Hall, Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W 31st St, Oak Brook, is offering $10 tickets to Industry Professionals on Weds. evenings at 8 PM and Thursday matinees at 3 PM from March 28 - April 29. Tickets are on an "as available" basis and may be purchased online at www.firstfolio.org with the code IND. When picking up tickets, buyer must bring a union card, a headshot/resume, tech resume, or business card indicating employment in the theater business. Price is good for the theater professionals and up to one guest each. Tickets may be purchased by calling 630-986-8067.

A Moon for the Misbegotten – Writers Theatre, 325 Tudor Court in Glencoe, is offering a special “Last Chance” Industry Comp Offer for the final 3 performances of A Moon for the Misbegotten from March 23 through March 25. May be requested on the phone at 847-242-6000 or in person at the WT Box Office. Please bring proof of industry status when picking up tickets. The WT Box Office is open from 12pm-5pm on Sunday and Monday, and 12pm-6:30pm Tuesday-Saturday. These tickets cannot be purchased online.

The Cake - Rivendell Theatre, 5779 North Ridge Ave. is offering $20 Industry Tickets to performances Thursdays through Saturdays 4/19-5/20. Must provide proof of industry when picking up tickets. Limit 2 tickets per Industry ID (self + guest). Subject to availability. Call 773.334.7728 or visit Rivendelltheatre.org & use box-office code: INDUSTRY.

Time Is on Our Side - About Face Theatre at Theatre Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. is offering $20 Industry Tickets to remaining performances, 3/23/18 - 4/7/18. See more information and purchase tickets at https://www.theaterwit.org/tickets/productions/350/performances using discount code "INDUSTRY20."

Space Availability at The Buena

The Buena, a 60 seat theater in the Pride Arts Center, is available from August 12 through Dec 31. Find more information at www.prideartscenter.com, or email pfprental@gmail.com, or pridefilmsandplays@gmail.com.

Announcing the ComEd Powering the Arts Program

Applications are now being accepted for the 2018 ComEd Powering the Arts Program. Recognizing that access to art in our communities is a crucial element of the quality of our lives, ComEd has partnered with the League of Chicago Theatres to administer the ComEd Powering the Arts Program. Through this program ComEd and the League of Chicago Theatres look to reach audiences throughout the ComEd service area that have otherwise been unable to access arts and cultural offerings.

The ComEd Powering the Arts Program awards grants of up to $10,000 to arts and culture organizations supporting their efforts to reach underserved audiences in ComEd’s service area of northern Illinois. Grant recipients can use the Powering the Arts grants in combination with other funding sources to cover a portion of the expenses associated with developing and/or supporting their programs for reaching underserved audiences.

Eligible Applicants are nonprofit arts and cultural intuitions that are located within ComEd’s service territory, and must be in good standing with ComEd related to provision of utilities, and cannot have previously received grant/sponsorship funding from ComEd or Exelon within the past two years.
The application period closes on May 25, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. CST.
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Announcing the opening of the 2018 Saints Grants Program

The Saints invite and encourage theater, dance, and music organizations to apply for this grant assistance to be used for artistic development or production-related purposes. Here are some examples Saints Grant applicants can request funding for but are not limited to: costumes, the commissioning or licensing of works, improvements to applicant-owned premises, community engagement and enrichment projects, or computer and technical items such as sound or lighting needs.

Budget requests up to $5,000 will be considered for projects covering the performance year from June 1, 2018 through May 31, 2019. Requesting organizations must be 501(c)(3) and have been established for a minimum of two years.

The Grant Application is available at www.saintschicago.org. Online applications will only be accepted through April 16, 2018.

Direct inquiries to the Saints Grants Commission: Grants@saintschicago.org.

Stage 773 Comedy Prep School

The producers of The Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival and Chicago Women’s Funny Festival are proud to present the return of Comedy Prep School (CPS), a one-day festival for young comedians on May 12, 2018. It includes workshops taught by professional performers and teachers from Chicago’s world-class comedy institutions, opportunities to learn, play, and perform with 100+ fellow young comedians, and an exclusive performance by hilarious, high-caliber comedy group, Ms. Mistoffelees. CPS will focus on Advanced Improv, Comedic Song Writing, Physical Comedy, and Writing for Diverse Voices.

Individual students and groups ages 12-17 are welcome (chaperones requested for large groups). The cost of registration is $100 per student and includes all workshops, performances, lunch, and snacks.
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Saint Sebastian Players announces 10 Minute Play Festival 2018

This festival in its inaugural year will be presenting 8 - 10 original short works from playwrights young and old from the greater Chicagoland area. All presentations take place on Thursday through Sunday from June 21 - July 1 at St. Bonaventure Oratory, 1625 W Diversey Parkway, Chicago IL on the lower level. At least two shows each will be reserved for high school playwrights and college playwrights. Plays must have an 8 – 12-minute run time, be original plays (not musicals), and must constrain to SSP submission guidelines for plays as follows:

As stated in SSP Bylaw 5, the show must take our church location into consideration and avoid excessive adult language and strong adult content. Nudity is prohibited.

 Shows will have a $50 costumes and props budget and there will be a festival sound designer and a lighting designer. Set pieces will be from a set stock of blocks, chairs, and tables. Shows will be allowed to have rehearsals at St. Bonaventure starting two to three weeks before the festival. In addition, each performer and crew member will receive two comp tickets and have access to a cast and crew ticket discount link.

Group auditions will take place the week of May 27. First tech would be either June 18 or 19 (participating plays will be divided between the two nights). Final Dress for all shows will be on June 20.

Playwrights whose works are accepted for festival participation and their directors are the producers. SSP expects playwrights to take charge in the development of their works. SSP will appoint an Executive Producer of the festival, who will provide guidance when necessary.

The deadline for submission is May 1st, 2018.

SSP began producing theatre in 1982. During its history, the company has produced original and previously produced dramas, comedies and musicals; original audience-participation mysteries for special events; and the Monologue Matchup Competition, as well as provided support for smaller Sebastian Studio Projects produced by company members.

Our emphasis is on collaborative theatre development that brings together actors, directors, writers and technical crews in a supportive environment that fosters learning and growth.

We believe in theatre as a way for people of all ages, from all walks of life, to more fully understand themselves and each other, both on stage and off.

To submit your play, please click here: http://goo.gl/v8NTqo.

Stage 773 Accepting Applications for DiversifiCABtion Series

Stage 773, located at 1225 W. Belmont, is excited to announce applications are now open for its DiversifiCABtion Series. This new series allows Chicago performance groups and artists the opportunity to use the Stage 773 services and facilities to produce their artistic projects for free throughout the 2018 year.

“The DiversifiCABtion Series is a way to showcase and incubate those that mirror the demographics of our city,” says Jill Valentine, Executive Director of Stage 773. “We want to give resources and support to expand what we see on our Chicago streets and give opportunities to all voices.”

Applications considered for the DiversifiCABtion Series must prominently feature women, POC, LGBTQIA+, and/or differently-abled individuals in cast, crew, or content. Performances can include but are not limited to sketch, improv, staged readings, clown, dance, drag, performance art, and magic. Each group accepted into this series will receive free space, marketing, Box Office support, tech support, discounts at the bar, and a cut of Box Office proceeds after expenses.

To apply, please visit this link. For more information, please contact Meaghan Morris at Meaghan@stage773.com.

About Stage 773
Stage 773 is a vibrant anchor of the Belmont Theatre District and home to Chicago’s finest off-Loop talent. As a performance and tenant venue, our four stages provide entertainment for everyone: comedy, theatre, dance, musicals and more. We are a not-for-profit, connecting and catalyzing the theater community, while showcasing established artists and incubating up-and-coming talent.

Industry Ticket Offers

Merchant on Venice - Rasaka and Vitalist Theatres at The Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave., is offering $15 industry tickets to previews on Tues March 20th and Wed March 21st at 7:30pm in addition to Thurs March 22nd and Fri March 23rd at 7:30pm. Mention code word INDUSTRY at the box office. For more info, visit https://www.greenhousetheater.org/merchantonvenice or call 773-404-7336.

Cornerstone - Nothing Without a Company, at Artspace 8 in the 900 North Michigan Shops, 900 N. Michigan Ave, 3rd level, is offering half-price industry tickets ($12.50) for their entire run with discount code "Industry" - beginning Thursday, April 5th at 7pm to Sunday, April 29th at 6pm. To purchase, visit www.NothingWithoutaCompany.org.

That's Weird, Grandma: Stories That Groove - Barrel of Monkeys, performing at The Neo Futurists Theater (5153 N Ashland), has $10 industry tickets available for their annual musical revue. Mondays at 8 p.m. through April 9. Purchase tickets at www.barrelofmonkeys.org/shows using the code INDUSTRY.

The Brink! (or Nobody's Ever Kissed Me Like That) - Walkabout Theater is offering $10 industry tickets to any performance March 16 - March 31. All performances at 7:00PM at Link's Hall, 3111 N. Western Avenue. Purchase tickets online and select Industry tickets at checkout.

An Evening of Alejando Cerrudo - Hubbard Street Dance Chicago at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, 50 E. Congress, is offering $25 industry tickets on March 23 and 24th with code INDUSTRY online. *Not valid on premiere or section 5 seating. Limit 2 tickets per person. Not valid in combination with any other offer or on previously purchased tickets.

Industry Ticket Offers

On Your Feet!- Cadillac Palace Theatre, 151 W. Randolph, Broadway In Chicago and On Your Feet! are offering a buy one ticket, get one free for March 21-22, March 27-28 performances. Tickets can be purchased at the box office or online with offer code INDUSTRY. For tickets or more information visit BroadwayInChicago.com.

The Merry Widow - DePaul Opera Theatre at the Merle Reskin Theatre, 60 E. Balbo, is offering $5 (balcony) and $25-$30 (mezzanine and orchestra levels) tickets to performances on Friday, March 9 at 7:30PM and Sunday, March 11 at 2PM; use code “industry” to save $5 on any seat on the mezzanine or orchestra level. Tickets and Information: http://bit.ly/depaul-opera.

Kingdom - Broken Nose Theatre at The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee, is a entirely Pay-What-You-Can company; set your own ticket price for any performance. Previews begin this Thursday, March 8, and performances run until Saturday, April 7. For tickets, buy online or call the box office at 773-697-3830.

BREACH - Victory Gardens Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Ave., is offering $15 industry tickets for the following performances: Wednesday, March 7 at 7:30pm, Friday, March 9 at 7:30pm, Saturday, March 10 at 3pm & 7:30pm, and Sunday, March 11 at 3:00pm (CLOSING PERFORMANCE) Click here or call 773.871.3000 and mention code INDUSTRY

4th Annual National Jewish Theater Foundation Holocaust Theater International Initiative Remembrance Play Readings

We invite you to participate in the 4th Annual National Jewish Theater Foundation (NJTF) - Holocaust Theater International Initiative (HTII) Remembrance Play Readings the week of Yom Ha Shoah April 8-15, 2018. By registering you will be recognized as part of this International initiative that has already included two UK HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL DAY events held on 1/27/2018 at Londons' Park Theatre and Goodenough College. To register go to http://www.njtfoundation.org/participate-readings.

Artists Helping Artists. Family helping Family

On April 9, 2018 Season of Concern will present “Cabaret for Care” at The Goodman Theatre, hosted by E. Faye Butler and Honey West. The annual benefit features a fun-filled evening of song and theatre and the presentation of the annual Larry Sloan Awards, which are awarded to local organizations and individuals who have made a significant contribution to Season of Concern.

Our mission is simple. Season of Concern raises funds to provide compassionate care to those in the Chicagoland community who are experiencing the effects of catastrophic illness. This effort supports the fight against HIV/AIDS by contributing to direct-care support programs and directly assists theatre community members (Equity and Non-Equity) experiencing health-related emergencies and life-threatening medical issues.

I am writing to you in the hopes that your company will be able to help us raise monetary support by donating a prize to our raffle and auction. Theatre tickets, merchandise (caps, T-shirts, mugs) with your logo would be very helpful and one of a kind items (cast autographed scripts or posters for example) would be especially appreciated. Your generosity would be recognized in our program. Perhaps you can do more? If you donate a full subscription series (or any combination of gifts that retail for more than $150) we will include you as a special donor for the event. Special donors not only receive program recognition, but will also be thanked from the stage and featured on screens throughout the event.

This is a great way to engage new and enthusiastic patrons for your business. Should you be able to support our fundraising efforts, please contact michael@seasonofconcern.org or call me at 312-332-0518. Thank you for your consideration.

We are here for you!

Citadel Theatre’s 1st Annual Ten Minute Play Festival

Citadel Theatre proudly announces our first 10 Minute Play Contest!

All submissions will be read by a panel of judges comprised of professional theater artists.

Awards: First place: $350, second place: $100 and third place prize of $50.

The top 10 plays will be included in Citadel Theatre’s 1st Annual Ten Minute Play Festival.

Submission Details 
• Script maximum page count- 20 pages
• $5 Submission Fee (due at time of submission)
• Submisson Deadline: May 15, 2018
• Multiple Submissions Allowed (Up to 3 scripts maximum)
• The top 10 scripts will be announced on our website on June 21, 2018.

PAY FEE

Submission Guidelines
1. Title Page: Please include your name, address, phone number, email address and a brief biography.
2. Submissions must be original, unpublished 10-minute plays written in English. Adaptations are accepted: playwright must show proof of rights held unless source text is in the public domain.
3. No professionally produced or published scripts. Plays that have had a workshop, reading, or non-professional production are eligible.
4. Scripts under option or scheduled for a professional production or publication at the time of submission are not eligible.
5. Plays must be sent as a Microsoft Word document or PDF file to submissions@citadeltheatre.org by May 15, 2018
6. $5 administrative fee for each submission may be paid online by clicking here. Or mail a $5 administrative fee via check to: Citadel Theatre Company, 825 S. Waukegan Road, A8 PMB123, Lake Forest, IL 60045. (If mailing- please include your contact info & script title)
All administrative fees are applied towards the administration of this contest.
7. If you have questions, please email to submissions@citadeltheatre.org. No phone calls please.

Citadel Theatre Company reserves the right to reject any manuscript for any reason.