The 11th annual Creative Chicago Expo will take place on Friday March 14 and Saturday March 15, 2014, from 10-4pm, at the Chicago Cultural Center.
The Expo connects thousands of creative individuals, businesses and organizations with local and national tools and resources to strengthen their enterprise. Last year over 7,500 attended this free event. Whether an artist, a musician, a fashion designer, an opera company or an artisanal chef, the Expo has something for you.
Vendors and Workshop/Info Session Proposals are sought. Deadline is January 2, 2014.
Use this online application to submit proposal(s) for 2014 Creative Chicago Expo Workshops and Info Sessions and to register to be an Expo Vendor.
Thursday, December 19, 2013
Call for Projects for Danse Elargie
n 2010, Boris Charmatz, director of the Musée de la danse, and Emmanuel Demarcy-Mota, director of the Théâtre de la Ville in Paris, collaborated to devise a brand new type of event: over the course of a weekend, the Danse Élargie competition opens the stage of the Théâtre de la Ville to all generations of artists from a wide range of disciplines, and their most singular desires. The only rule is the maximum length of performance (10 minutes) and the minimum number of performers (no less than 3).
In 2014, with the experience of the first two competitions, and with the renewed sponsorship of the Fondation d’entreprise Hermès, the Théâtre de la Ville and the Musée de la danse are organizing the 3rd annual Danse Élargie competition, to be held on June 14–15, 2014 at the Théâtre de la Ville in Paris.
Click here for more information.
In 2014, with the experience of the first two competitions, and with the renewed sponsorship of the Fondation d’entreprise Hermès, the Théâtre de la Ville and the Musée de la danse are organizing the 3rd annual Danse Élargie competition, to be held on June 14–15, 2014 at the Théâtre de la Ville in Paris.
Click here for more information.
Monday, December 16, 2013
Industry Ticket Offers
The Normal Heart - TimeLine Theatre at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont Ave. is offering $20 Industry tickets for Tuesday 12/17 at 7:30 pm at Stage 773 with code INDUSTRY20. (773) 327.5252 or timelinetheatre.com/tickets or at the door.
We Three Lizas - About Face Theatre at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont Ave. is offering half-price Industry tickets with code INDUSTRY. Tickets available at (773) 327.5252 or http://bit.ly/W3Ltickets or at the door.
We Three Lizas - About Face Theatre at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont Ave. is offering half-price Industry tickets with code INDUSTRY. Tickets available at (773) 327.5252 or http://bit.ly/W3Ltickets or at the door.
Wednesday, December 11, 2013
Vocal Stamina and Speech Workshop
VOCAL STAMINA & SPEECH with KENDRA KARGENIAN
In this 6 week class you will begin to rediscover, or awaken the power of supported breath and speech. Through Fitzmaurice Voicework®, you will be reminded/retaught how to continuously have supported breath which then becomes supported speech. The class will also have RP dialect work, a very useful tool for every actor to have in his/her back pocket.
Conducted over 6 Mondays beginning January 6th and going through February 17th from 7:00 - 9:00 pm this class will be held at The Clare, located at 55 East Pearson, Chicago, 60611 (located behind the Water Tower on Rush at Pearson), easily reached by bus.
The cost of this 6-week class is $250.00. If you have any questions please contact Dead Writers Theatre Collective offices at 773-305-8221. To enroll, please visit the Dead Writers website at www.deadwriters.net and visit the “Classes Offered” page.
The class is strictly limited to 15 and is open to all levels of education and experience.
ABOUT KENDRA KARGENIAN
Kendra Kargenian (Dialect Coach) is thrilled to be working with Dead Writers Theatre Collective again. Kendra has coached voice and dialects for seven years. She is an Assistant Teacher of Fitzmaurice Voicework® and has studied all over the world. She graduated from Western Michigan University with a degree in performance, but has turned her sights to the world of voice. Kendra is a the Logistics Director and a founding member of Strange Bedfellows Theatre, here in the city. Previous production credits include: ROOMS: A Rock Romance (Broken Nose Theatre), Tea with Edie and Fitz (Dead Writers Theatre Collective), and Howard Zinn's EMMA (New Suit Theatre).
In this 6 week class you will begin to rediscover, or awaken the power of supported breath and speech. Through Fitzmaurice Voicework®, you will be reminded/retaught how to continuously have supported breath which then becomes supported speech. The class will also have RP dialect work, a very useful tool for every actor to have in his/her back pocket.
Conducted over 6 Mondays beginning January 6th and going through February 17th from 7:00 - 9:00 pm this class will be held at The Clare, located at 55 East Pearson, Chicago, 60611 (located behind the Water Tower on Rush at Pearson), easily reached by bus.
The cost of this 6-week class is $250.00. If you have any questions please contact Dead Writers Theatre Collective offices at 773-305-8221. To enroll, please visit the Dead Writers website at www.deadwriters.net and visit the “Classes Offered” page.
The class is strictly limited to 15 and is open to all levels of education and experience.
ABOUT KENDRA KARGENIAN
Kendra Kargenian (Dialect Coach) is thrilled to be working with Dead Writers Theatre Collective again. Kendra has coached voice and dialects for seven years. She is an Assistant Teacher of Fitzmaurice Voicework® and has studied all over the world. She graduated from Western Michigan University with a degree in performance, but has turned her sights to the world of voice. Kendra is a the Logistics Director and a founding member of Strange Bedfellows Theatre, here in the city. Previous production credits include: ROOMS: A Rock Romance (Broken Nose Theatre), Tea with Edie and Fitz (Dead Writers Theatre Collective), and Howard Zinn's EMMA (New Suit Theatre).
Monday, December 9, 2013
Industry Ticket Offers
Annie Get Your Gun - Light Opera Works at Cahn Auditorium, 600 Emerson in Evanston, is offering half-price industry tickets on December 21 and 27 at 8 pm, and December 22, 26 and 28 at 2 pm. For tickets call 847-920-5360 or visit www.LightOperaWorks.com and use code "rifle." Tickets must be purchased in advance. No door sales.
Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol - NightBlue Performing Arts Company at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont Ave. is offering $14 industry tickets with headshot and resume on Thursday December 12th at 7:30pm. Can purchase over the phone 773.327.5252 or in person at the box office prior to the show.
Appropriate- Victory Gardens Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Ave. is offering 65% off tickets for Industry Professionals. Tickets are available over the phone at (773) 871-3000 and online at VictoryGardens.org. Use code "LEAGUE" when checking out.
Paulus - Silk Road Rising at the Historic Chicago Temple, 77 W Washington, is offering $15 industry tickets all weekend. Thursday, December 12 at 7:30pm, Friday, December 13 at 8:00pm, Saturday, December 14 at 4:00pm and 8:00pm and Sunday, December 15 at 4:00pm. To purchase tickets, follow this link https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/917620/prm/Industry or call the box office at 312-857-1234 x201 and use the code Industry. The code is good for up to two tickets, and the purchaser must provide a headshot and/or resume when picking up tickets. A limited number of industry tickets are available per performance.
The Nutcracker-Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Congress Parkway, is offering 25% off industry tickets on 12/19, 12/23 eve and 12/24. Tickets are available online at Joffrey.org/Nutcracker or by phone at 800.982.2787, use code INDUSTRY.
Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol - NightBlue Performing Arts Company at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont Ave. is offering $14 industry tickets with headshot and resume on Thursday December 12th at 7:30pm. Can purchase over the phone 773.327.5252 or in person at the box office prior to the show.
Appropriate- Victory Gardens Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Ave. is offering 65% off tickets for Industry Professionals. Tickets are available over the phone at (773) 871-3000 and online at VictoryGardens.org. Use code "LEAGUE" when checking out.
Paulus - Silk Road Rising at the Historic Chicago Temple, 77 W Washington, is offering $15 industry tickets all weekend. Thursday, December 12 at 7:30pm, Friday, December 13 at 8:00pm, Saturday, December 14 at 4:00pm and 8:00pm and Sunday, December 15 at 4:00pm. To purchase tickets, follow this link https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/917620/prm/Industry or call the box office at 312-857-1234 x201 and use the code Industry. The code is good for up to two tickets, and the purchaser must provide a headshot and/or resume when picking up tickets. A limited number of industry tickets are available per performance.
The Nutcracker-Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Congress Parkway, is offering 25% off industry tickets on 12/19, 12/23 eve and 12/24. Tickets are available online at Joffrey.org/Nutcracker or by phone at 800.982.2787, use code INDUSTRY.
Thursday, December 5, 2013
DCASE Announces 2014 Individual Artist Program
INDIVIDUAL ARTISTS PROGRAM OVERVIEW – Opens December 6, 2013/Closes January 13, 2014 5PM CST
The goal of the Individual Artists Program (IAP) is to discover, nurture and expand Chicago’s practicing artists and creative professionals. Through this grant program, DCASE will award project grants to Chicago-based artists and creative professionals over 18 years of age, at all career levels (emerging, mid-career, mature), and working across numerous disciplines. We will support those working in both the traditional fine arts as well as the for-profit creative industries. Grant sizes typically range from $2,000-$5,000. The Individual Artists Program encompasses support through two different Funding Categories:
• Creation of Artistic Work – Provides project support for practicing artists and creative professionals to develop or create artistic work.
• Professional Development – Supports professional development opportunities, projects and programs related to the career of a practicing artist or creative professional.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
To be eligible to apply for the Individual Artists Program grant, applicants must meet ALL of the following criteria:
• Be a professional artist or creative professional.
• Work within one or more of the following disciplines/areas: Visual, Music (vocal and instrumental), Dance, Theater, Performance Art, Interdisciplinary, Literary, Design (includes Fashion, Industrial, and Costume), Film, Curatorial and Archival; and
• Be at least 18 years old; and • Be a United States citizen or a holder of permanent alien status; and
• Be a resident of the city of Chicago, Illinois.
Questions? Please go to our website at www.ChicagoCulturalGrants.org; or e-mail APortillo@cityofchicago.org.
The goal of the Individual Artists Program (IAP) is to discover, nurture and expand Chicago’s practicing artists and creative professionals. Through this grant program, DCASE will award project grants to Chicago-based artists and creative professionals over 18 years of age, at all career levels (emerging, mid-career, mature), and working across numerous disciplines. We will support those working in both the traditional fine arts as well as the for-profit creative industries. Grant sizes typically range from $2,000-$5,000. The Individual Artists Program encompasses support through two different Funding Categories:
• Creation of Artistic Work – Provides project support for practicing artists and creative professionals to develop or create artistic work.
• Professional Development – Supports professional development opportunities, projects and programs related to the career of a practicing artist or creative professional.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
To be eligible to apply for the Individual Artists Program grant, applicants must meet ALL of the following criteria:
• Be a professional artist or creative professional.
• Work within one or more of the following disciplines/areas: Visual, Music (vocal and instrumental), Dance, Theater, Performance Art, Interdisciplinary, Literary, Design (includes Fashion, Industrial, and Costume), Film, Curatorial and Archival; and
• Be at least 18 years old; and • Be a United States citizen or a holder of permanent alien status; and
• Be a resident of the city of Chicago, Illinois.
Questions? Please go to our website at www.ChicagoCulturalGrants.org; or e-mail APortillo@cityofchicago.org.
Arts Work Fund Announces Two Grant Opportunities
There are two grant opportunities available from the Arts Work Fund to support the capacity building needs small arts and cultural organizations
1. Capacity Building grant program
2. Building Capacity in Culturally Diverse Arts Organizations grant program ( for organizations that have no previously received AWF funding)
Qualifications:
• A mission primarily focused on presenting, producing, or providing arts programming and/or on serving artists or small arts and cultural organizations
• A three-year operating history after incorporation as an Illinois nonprofit
• At least one paid part-time staff and a minimum of five board members
• Located in and serving Chicago or Cook County
• Most recently completed fiscal year expenses between $50,000-$800,000
Full details available at www.artsworkfund.org.
Proposal deadline: January 15, 2014
Questions: call Marcia Festen @ 773-296-2601 or email marcia@artsworkfund.org
1. Capacity Building grant program
2. Building Capacity in Culturally Diverse Arts Organizations grant program ( for organizations that have no previously received AWF funding)
Qualifications:
• A mission primarily focused on presenting, producing, or providing arts programming and/or on serving artists or small arts and cultural organizations
• A three-year operating history after incorporation as an Illinois nonprofit
• At least one paid part-time staff and a minimum of five board members
• Located in and serving Chicago or Cook County
• Most recently completed fiscal year expenses between $50,000-$800,000
Full details available at www.artsworkfund.org.
Proposal deadline: January 15, 2014
Questions: call Marcia Festen @ 773-296-2601 or email marcia@artsworkfund.org
The Saints Announce 2014-15 Grants Program
The Saints would like to inform theater, dance, and music organizations of the opening of their 2014 - 2015 Grants Program. The Saints invite and encourage performing arts organizations to apply for this grant assistance to be used for artistic development or production related purposes. Budget requests up to $7500 will be considered for projects covering the performance year from June 1, 2014 through May 31, 2015.
The guidelines and application can be accessed by clicking on the tab "Grants" on The Saints website at www.saintschicago.org.
Application deadline is Friday, February 28, 2014.
The guidelines and application can be accessed by clicking on the tab "Grants" on The Saints website at www.saintschicago.org.
Application deadline is Friday, February 28, 2014.
The Two Pence Lab December 8
The Two Pence Lab
www.twopencetheatre.org
facebook.com/TwoPenceTheatre
You Bring:
10 - 15 lines of Shakespeare’s text
Comfy Pants
A Generous Spirit
Two Pence Brings:
A Guided Warmup
Space to Play
Fresh Perspective
THE LAST LAB OF 2013:
THIS Sunday December 8th, 7:30-9:30pm
WHERE:
Remy Bumppo Rehearsal Space
3717 N. Ravenswood Ave.
HOW MUCH:
By donation, every time
www.twopencetheatre.org
facebook.com/TwoPenceTheatre
You Bring:
10 - 15 lines of Shakespeare’s text
Comfy Pants
A Generous Spirit
Two Pence Brings:
A Guided Warmup
Space to Play
Fresh Perspective
THE LAST LAB OF 2013:
THIS Sunday December 8th, 7:30-9:30pm
WHERE:
Remy Bumppo Rehearsal Space
3717 N. Ravenswood Ave.
HOW MUCH:
By donation, every time
Thursday, November 21, 2013
Industry Ticket Offers
An Inspector Calls - Remy Bumppo Theatre at the Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N. Lincoln is offering $15 industry tickets to all previews – December 4-7 at 7:30pm and Dec. 8 at 2:30pm, all Friday nights through January 10, and the Thursday matinee Dec. 26. Use codeword "Industry" either online at www.remybumppo.org or by calling the Greenhouse at 773-404-7336.
The Normal Heart - TimeLine Theatre at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont Ave. is offering $20 industry tickets on 3 additional nights with code INDUSTRY20 for performances on Wed. 11/27, Tue. 12/3 and Tue. 12/10. May be purchased online, by phone (773.327.5252) or at the door via Stage 773. Note that additional fees may apply at point of sale.
Street Justice: Condition Red - The Factory Theater at the Prop Thtr, 3504 N Elston, is offering $5 industry tickets on Monday December 9th at 8pm. Purchase tickets either online at www.thefactorytheater.com or directly through ovation at https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/cal/18.
Tribes - Steppenwolf Theatre, 1650 N. Halsted, is offering $15 tickets to performances December 5 through December 22. Excludes Saturday nights. Use code “15249” online at steppenwolf.org or call Audience Services at 312-335-1650. Tickets must be reserved at least one hour before performance. Subject to availability.
Kate and Sam Are Not Breaking Up – The New Colony at Collaboraction Room 300 (1579 N Milwaukee Ave), is offering exclusive $10 industry tickets for Sunday, December 1st and 8th at 6pm. Industry tickets are available with code INDUSTRYSUNDAY online. Tickets are subject to availability.
Elegy - Victory Gardens Biograph Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Ave., is offering complimentary tickets to it's final performance on Sunday, Dec. 1 at 7 p.m. Mention POEM and include your name, preferred date, phone number and number of tickets in your email to elegy@shoutchicago.com or call the box office at 871.3000. Maximum number of tickets is four. Tickets based on availability.
Paulus - Silk Road Rising at the Historic Chicago Temple, 77 W Washington, is offering $15 industry tickets all weekend. Thursday, December 5 at 7:30pm, Friday, December 5 at 8:00pm, Saturday, December 6 at 4:00pm and 8:00pm and Sunday, December 7 at 4:00pm. To purchase tickets, follow this link https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/917620/prm/Industry or call the box office at 312-857-1234 x201 and use the code Industry. The code is good for up to two tickets, and the purchaser must provide a headshot and/or resume when picking up tickets. A limited number of industry tickets are available per performance.
Christmas Dearest - Hell in a Handbag Productions at Mary's Attic, 5400 N. Clark St. is offering $15 industry tickets on Dec. 7, 3:30pm and Dec. 28, 3:30pm with headshot or resume. Must use code word 'industry' online. Subject to availability. http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/455598?date=891765
The Normal Heart - TimeLine Theatre at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont Ave. is offering $20 industry tickets on 3 additional nights with code INDUSTRY20 for performances on Wed. 11/27, Tue. 12/3 and Tue. 12/10. May be purchased online, by phone (773.327.5252) or at the door via Stage 773. Note that additional fees may apply at point of sale.
Street Justice: Condition Red - The Factory Theater at the Prop Thtr, 3504 N Elston, is offering $5 industry tickets on Monday December 9th at 8pm. Purchase tickets either online at www.thefactorytheater.com or directly through ovation at https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/cal/18.
Tribes - Steppenwolf Theatre, 1650 N. Halsted, is offering $15 tickets to performances December 5 through December 22. Excludes Saturday nights. Use code “15249” online at steppenwolf.org or call Audience Services at 312-335-1650. Tickets must be reserved at least one hour before performance. Subject to availability.
Kate and Sam Are Not Breaking Up – The New Colony at Collaboraction Room 300 (1579 N Milwaukee Ave), is offering exclusive $10 industry tickets for Sunday, December 1st and 8th at 6pm. Industry tickets are available with code INDUSTRYSUNDAY online. Tickets are subject to availability.
Elegy - Victory Gardens Biograph Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Ave., is offering complimentary tickets to it's final performance on Sunday, Dec. 1 at 7 p.m. Mention POEM and include your name, preferred date, phone number and number of tickets in your email to elegy@shoutchicago.com or call the box office at 871.3000. Maximum number of tickets is four. Tickets based on availability.
Paulus - Silk Road Rising at the Historic Chicago Temple, 77 W Washington, is offering $15 industry tickets all weekend. Thursday, December 5 at 7:30pm, Friday, December 5 at 8:00pm, Saturday, December 6 at 4:00pm and 8:00pm and Sunday, December 7 at 4:00pm. To purchase tickets, follow this link https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/917620/prm/Industry or call the box office at 312-857-1234 x201 and use the code Industry. The code is good for up to two tickets, and the purchaser must provide a headshot and/or resume when picking up tickets. A limited number of industry tickets are available per performance.
Christmas Dearest - Hell in a Handbag Productions at Mary's Attic, 5400 N. Clark St. is offering $15 industry tickets on Dec. 7, 3:30pm and Dec. 28, 3:30pm with headshot or resume. Must use code word 'industry' online. Subject to availability. http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/455598?date=891765
Thursday, November 7, 2013
Chicago Artists Health Care Town Hall
Monday, December 9, 4-7pm
Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington
Too many artists are uninsured!
Learn how to obtain health insurance with full benefits at a reasonable cost.
Attend this Town Hall to:
-Learn about the Affordable Care Act “Obamacare” and how to sign up for insurance in Illinois.
-Find an affordable health insurance plan that cannot deny coverage for pre-existing conditions and covers doctor and hospital visits, maternity care and prescription drugs.
-Connect with Chicago-area health resources for people in the arts.
-Enroll in the Illinois Medicaid program, if you qualify.
-Get a free Flu Shot.
Presenter: Daliah Mehdi, Chief Clinical Officer, AIDS Foundation of Chicago
Interested in Enrollment? RSVP online to make an appointment with a state-certified Enrollment Navigator. Appointment confirmation and instructions will be emailed prior to the event.
Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington
Too many artists are uninsured!
Learn how to obtain health insurance with full benefits at a reasonable cost.
Attend this Town Hall to:
-Learn about the Affordable Care Act “Obamacare” and how to sign up for insurance in Illinois.
-Find an affordable health insurance plan that cannot deny coverage for pre-existing conditions and covers doctor and hospital visits, maternity care and prescription drugs.
-Connect with Chicago-area health resources for people in the arts.
-Enroll in the Illinois Medicaid program, if you qualify.
-Get a free Flu Shot.
Presenter: Daliah Mehdi, Chief Clinical Officer, AIDS Foundation of Chicago
Interested in Enrollment? RSVP online to make an appointment with a state-certified Enrollment Navigator. Appointment confirmation and instructions will be emailed prior to the event.
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
Rehearsal Space Availability at About Face Theatre in Uptown
About Face Theatre has a 23'x24' rehearsal space available at their administrative offices on Wilson Avenue in Uptown. Includes tables and chairs and features great lighting and wood floors. Perfect for rehearsals, classes, or workshops. For more information, including rental rates and availability, please contact Corinne Neal at corinne@aboutfacetheatre.com or call 773-784-8565x116.
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
Director/Dramatist Exchange at the Goodman Theatre
Monday, November 18th, 2013
7pm to 9pm
Goodman Theatre
Club Mezz 2nd Floor
170 North Dearborn Street
The event will be co-hosted by Douglas Post (Chicago Regional Rep, DG) and Elizabeth Margolius (Co-Founder and Co-Artistic Director of DirectorsLabChicago).This two-hour networking session will introduce directors to dramatists who are working on new plays and/or new musicals in the Chicago area. After a brief introduction, dramatists and directors may mingle and talk further.
If you would like to attend, please e-mail us at: info@directorslabchicago.com no later than Monday, November 11th, 2013.
The first 15 directors who respond will receive a reservation to the event. In order to secure a reservation, you must submit a statement with your initial e-mail. Please include this statement in the body of your email. This one-page statement should consist of three things: (1) your contact information, (2) your professional biography (one paragraph only, written in the third person) and (3) a brief directorial statement describing your aesthetic and the kind of work that excites you. After we receive these materials, your reservation will be confirmed. Then, prior to the event, you will receive statements from all the dramatists as well as statements from the other attending directors.
There is no fee to attend this event. Drinks will be served!!
7pm to 9pm
Goodman Theatre
Club Mezz 2nd Floor
170 North Dearborn Street
The event will be co-hosted by Douglas Post (Chicago Regional Rep, DG) and Elizabeth Margolius (Co-Founder and Co-Artistic Director of DirectorsLabChicago).This two-hour networking session will introduce directors to dramatists who are working on new plays and/or new musicals in the Chicago area. After a brief introduction, dramatists and directors may mingle and talk further.
If you would like to attend, please e-mail us at: info@directorslabchicago.com no later than Monday, November 11th, 2013.
The first 15 directors who respond will receive a reservation to the event. In order to secure a reservation, you must submit a statement with your initial e-mail. Please include this statement in the body of your email. This one-page statement should consist of three things: (1) your contact information, (2) your professional biography (one paragraph only, written in the third person) and (3) a brief directorial statement describing your aesthetic and the kind of work that excites you. After we receive these materials, your reservation will be confirmed. Then, prior to the event, you will receive statements from all the dramatists as well as statements from the other attending directors.
There is no fee to attend this event. Drinks will be served!!
Monday, November 4, 2013
Industry Ticket Offers
All Girl Frankenstein - The Chicago Mammals at Zoo Studios, 4001 N. Ravenswood Ave, Chicago is offering industry tickets for $15 through December 1. Use code word "league" at http://allgirlfrank.brownpapertickets.com for $10.00 off the general admission ticket price.
Old Jews Telling Jokes - now playing at the Royal George Theater, 1641 N. Halsted Street, is offering $10 OFF Industry tickets for Tuesday-Wednesday and Thursday evening performances through December 12. Use code INDUSTRY online (ojtjonstage.com/tickets), at the Royal George Box office or call 312-988-9000 For more info, visit www.ojtjonstage.com.
The Normal Heart - TimeLine Theatre Company at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont Ave. is offering $20 industry tickets with code INDUSTRY20 at these performances only: Wed. 11/6 at 7:30 pm, Fri. 11/8 at 8 pm, Sat. 11/9 at 4 pm. Tickets available via the Stage 773 Box Office: 773.327.5252 and online at https://www.vendini.com/ticket-software.html?t=tix&e=83f19bff713f6a1300539bbee2bddc7e. Additional purchasing fees apply per order unless tickets are purchased in person at the box office. Advance purchase is recommended.
Detroit '67 - Northlight Theatre, 9501 Skokie Blvd. is offering $15 tickets for industry professionals for performances November 8-17 (excluding Opening). Reserve at 847.673.6300, proof of industry requested upon ticket pickup. Find out more about the show at northlight.org.
Elegy - Richard Christiansen Theater at Victory Gardens Biograph, 2433 N. Lincoln Ave. is offering complimentary tickets for Saturday, Nov. 9 at 5 or 8:30 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 10 at 3 p.m. Mention LEAGUE and include your name, preferred date, phone number and number of tickets in your email to elegy@shoutchicago.com. Maximum number of tickets is four. Tickets based on availability.
They Died Where They Lied - Akvavit Theatre at The Den, 1333 N. Milwaukee, Chicago, is having a special industry performance on Monday, November 11 at 7:30pm. Tickets are $15. For more info, visit www.akvavittheatre.org.
Old Jews Telling Jokes - now playing at the Royal George Theater, 1641 N. Halsted Street, is offering $10 OFF Industry tickets for Tuesday-Wednesday and Thursday evening performances through December 12. Use code INDUSTRY online (ojtjonstage.com/tickets), at the Royal George Box office or call 312-988-9000 For more info, visit www.ojtjonstage.com.
The Normal Heart - TimeLine Theatre Company at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont Ave. is offering $20 industry tickets with code INDUSTRY20 at these performances only: Wed. 11/6 at 7:30 pm, Fri. 11/8 at 8 pm, Sat. 11/9 at 4 pm. Tickets available via the Stage 773 Box Office: 773.327.5252 and online at https://www.vendini.com/ticket-software.html?t=tix&e=83f19bff713f6a1300539bbee2bddc7e. Additional purchasing fees apply per order unless tickets are purchased in person at the box office. Advance purchase is recommended.
Detroit '67 - Northlight Theatre, 9501 Skokie Blvd. is offering $15 tickets for industry professionals for performances November 8-17 (excluding Opening). Reserve at 847.673.6300, proof of industry requested upon ticket pickup. Find out more about the show at northlight.org.
Elegy - Richard Christiansen Theater at Victory Gardens Biograph, 2433 N. Lincoln Ave. is offering complimentary tickets for Saturday, Nov. 9 at 5 or 8:30 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 10 at 3 p.m. Mention LEAGUE and include your name, preferred date, phone number and number of tickets in your email to elegy@shoutchicago.com. Maximum number of tickets is four. Tickets based on availability.
They Died Where They Lied - Akvavit Theatre at The Den, 1333 N. Milwaukee, Chicago, is having a special industry performance on Monday, November 11 at 7:30pm. Tickets are $15. For more info, visit www.akvavittheatre.org.
Friday, November 1, 2013
Chicago Satellite Party for the National Convening of Latino Theatre on Nov 2nd
Brief Overview:
From October 31-November 2nd, HowlRound, in partnership with the Latina/o Theatre Commons will host the largest formal gathering of Latina/o theater-makers since 1986 at Emerson College. This national gathering will be livestreamed on HowlRound TV at howlround.tv. For the full streaming schedule, review the program here. In addition to web streaming the convening, the Latina/o Theatre Commons has organized five satellite sites in cities around the country: Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, Miami, and New York City. These satellite sites will gather Latina/o theater-makers from their community to videoconference via Skype to watch the Plenary session Saturday morning, and for a special convening session on Saturday, November 2nd from 12:45pm-2:00pm EDT. This session will feature reports from each region about the ongoing Latina/o theater initiatives as well as cross country conversation.
YOUR LOCAL PARTY DETAILS: CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
Where: The Goodman Theatre, 170 N. Dearborn, Chicago, IL 60601-- conference room.
When: Saturday, November 2nd 10am-2pm CDT
Questions?: Contact Sindy Castro via email at sindyisabelcastro@teatroluna.org.
Note: After the virtual session, participants will continue the local conversation that afternoon. Bagels & coffee provided.
To Register for your participation in this exciting event:
1. Please fill out the following survey: http://bit.ly/ChiSatelliteRSVP
2. Sindy Castro (sindyisabelcastro@teatroluna.org) will follow up with a confirmation email to let you know you have been RSVP’D
3. You can also send her an email inquiry first, but she will still ask you to fill out the form/survey
4. Once you do this you will receive an email with even more details about the event
Please Note:
We encourage anyone in the Midwest interested in Latina/o theatre in Chicago /The Midwest and nationally to fill out the survey. We understand that space constraints, distance and schedules may not allow everyone interested to attend, but by filling out the survey, you are not only contributing to a greater understanding of the state of Latina/o Theatre in Chicago and the Midwest, you are also placing yourself on the mailing list to receive more information about the Boston Convening and any future Cafe Onda related Midwest Latina/o Theatre Events in Chicago. Teatro Luna and partner organizations will be hosting a follow up event in December to continue the conversation, so stay tuned for details!
From October 31-November 2nd, HowlRound, in partnership with the Latina/o Theatre Commons will host the largest formal gathering of Latina/o theater-makers since 1986 at Emerson College. This national gathering will be livestreamed on HowlRound TV at howlround.tv. For the full streaming schedule, review the program here. In addition to web streaming the convening, the Latina/o Theatre Commons has organized five satellite sites in cities around the country: Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, Miami, and New York City. These satellite sites will gather Latina/o theater-makers from their community to videoconference via Skype to watch the Plenary session Saturday morning, and for a special convening session on Saturday, November 2nd from 12:45pm-2:00pm EDT. This session will feature reports from each region about the ongoing Latina/o theater initiatives as well as cross country conversation.
YOUR LOCAL PARTY DETAILS: CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
Where: The Goodman Theatre, 170 N. Dearborn, Chicago, IL 60601-- conference room.
When: Saturday, November 2nd 10am-2pm CDT
Questions?: Contact Sindy Castro via email at sindyisabelcastro@teatroluna.org.
Note: After the virtual session, participants will continue the local conversation that afternoon. Bagels & coffee provided.
To Register for your participation in this exciting event:
1. Please fill out the following survey: http://bit.ly/ChiSatelliteRSVP
2. Sindy Castro (sindyisabelcastro@teatroluna.org) will follow up with a confirmation email to let you know you have been RSVP’D
3. You can also send her an email inquiry first, but she will still ask you to fill out the form/survey
4. Once you do this you will receive an email with even more details about the event
Please Note:
We encourage anyone in the Midwest interested in Latina/o theatre in Chicago /The Midwest and nationally to fill out the survey. We understand that space constraints, distance and schedules may not allow everyone interested to attend, but by filling out the survey, you are not only contributing to a greater understanding of the state of Latina/o Theatre in Chicago and the Midwest, you are also placing yourself on the mailing list to receive more information about the Boston Convening and any future Cafe Onda related Midwest Latina/o Theatre Events in Chicago. Teatro Luna and partner organizations will be hosting a follow up event in December to continue the conversation, so stay tuned for details!
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
Sets, Props & Costumes for sale, some FREE to a good home
Please see attached a list of sets, props and costumes being offered for purchase (best offer). Items highlighted in yellow will be gifted to an organization willing to pick them up at Public Storage @ 3659 S Ashland Avenue by November 6. Interested organization just needs a truck and some helping hands. Contact Jennifer Edgcomb for more details (773-550-8152; execcomm@lunanegra.org).
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Wigs to Donate to Theatre Companies
50 wigs theatrical and regular to donate to Chicago area theater companies. These wigs were never used, and are various colors and styles. If interested contact Mary Volino at maryvolino@yahoo.com.
Monday, October 28, 2013
Industry Ticket Offers
Paulus - Silk Road Rising at the Historic Chicago Temple, 77 W Washington, is offering $10 industry tickets for all preview performances (Thursday, November 7 through Friday, November 15) and $15 industry tickets for select performances in the regular run (Saturday, November 16 through Sunday, December 15). To purchase tickets, follow this link https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/917620/prm/Industry or call the box office at 312-857-1234 x201 and use the code Industry. The code is good for up to two tickets, and the purchaser must provide a headshot and/or resume when picking up tickets. A limited number of industry tickets are available per performance.
Wrecks by Neil LaBute - Profiles Theatre is offering a limited amount of $15 industry tickets for Thursdays at 8 pm and Sundays at 7 pm through November 17. Industry tickets are available with code INDUSTRY47 when you call the box office at 773-549-1815 or visit www.profilestheatre.org to enter the code. Discount and seating are subject to availability.
Elephant Room – MCA Stage, Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E Chicago, Chicago, is offering 2-for-the-price-of-1 tickets for $28 to the matinee performances on Sat Nov 2 and Sun Nov 3. Call 312.397.4010 and use the code ELEPHANT. Visit mcachicago.org/stage for more information.
Kate and Sam Are Not Breaking Up – The New Colony at Collaboraction Room 300 (1579 N Milwaukee Ave), is offering exclusive $10 preview industry tickets for November 1 - 3 at 7:30pm. Industry tickets are available with code POPCORN online. Tickets are subject to availability.
Wrecks by Neil LaBute - Profiles Theatre is offering a limited amount of $15 industry tickets for Thursdays at 8 pm and Sundays at 7 pm through November 17. Industry tickets are available with code INDUSTRY47 when you call the box office at 773-549-1815 or visit www.profilestheatre.org to enter the code. Discount and seating are subject to availability.
Elephant Room – MCA Stage, Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E Chicago, Chicago, is offering 2-for-the-price-of-1 tickets for $28 to the matinee performances on Sat Nov 2 and Sun Nov 3. Call 312.397.4010 and use the code ELEPHANT. Visit mcachicago.org/stage for more information.
Kate and Sam Are Not Breaking Up – The New Colony at Collaboraction Room 300 (1579 N Milwaukee Ave), is offering exclusive $10 preview industry tickets for November 1 - 3 at 7:30pm. Industry tickets are available with code POPCORN online. Tickets are subject to availability.
Friday, October 25, 2013
The Two Pence Lab on October 27
The Two Pence Lab
www.twopencetheatre.org
facebook.com/TwoPenceTheatre
You Bring:
10 - 15 lines of Shakespeare’s text
Comfy Pants A Generous Spirit
Two Pence Brings:
A Guided Warmup
Space to Play Fresh Perspective
NEXT LAB IS: THIS Sunday October 27th , 7:30-9:30pm
WHERE: Remy Bumppo Rehearsal Space, 3717 N. Ravenswood Ave.
HOW MUCH: By donation, every time
www.twopencetheatre.org
facebook.com/TwoPenceTheatre
You Bring:
10 - 15 lines of Shakespeare’s text
Comfy Pants A Generous Spirit
Two Pence Brings:
A Guided Warmup
Space to Play Fresh Perspective
NEXT LAB IS: THIS Sunday October 27th , 7:30-9:30pm
WHERE: Remy Bumppo Rehearsal Space, 3717 N. Ravenswood Ave.
HOW MUCH: By donation, every time
Free Masonite
Free masonite available from The Poor Theatre to a good home. Approx fifteen full 4'x8' sheets, some with minor chipping, most with dust or minor spackling. Pickup at Rivendell Theatre at 5779 N Ridge before Saturday at 6:00pm. Contact Jeff Glass at glass.jeffrey@gmail.com to arrange a pickup.
Thursday, October 24, 2013
Chuck Smith to receive the 2013 Corona Award
Past recipients have included Steve Scott (Goodman Theatre Associate Producer), Erica Daniels (Steppenwolf Theatre Associate Artistic Director), Elizabeth Auman (Timeline Theatre Managing Director), and Jane Alderman (Teacher and Chicago Casting Director). The event will be hosted by Actor and Playwright Jon Steinhagen. Guest speakers at this year's award event will include Aaron Todd Douglas, Runako Jahi, Ron OJ Parson, Sheldon Patinkin, Steve Scott, and Jackie Taylor. Advance
Tickets are $20 and include appetizers with cash bar. Doors open at 6:30pm with the Award Presentation starting at 7:30pm. For additional info and to purchase tickets, please visit http://www.eclipsetheatre.com/corona/2013/ or call 773-728-2216.
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
Industry Ticket Offers
Haunting Julia - Eclipse Theatre Company at The Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N. Southport Ave. Chicago,
is offering $8 industry tickets for all previews on October 31st, November 1st and 2nd at 7:30pm.
$10 industry tickets will be offered for November 7th & 8th at 7:30pm. Mention code INDUSTRY
at the Athenaeum Box Office. For more info, visit http://www.eclipsetheatre.com.
The North China Lover – Lookingglass Theatre in the Water Tower Water Works at 821 N. Michigan Ave, is offering exclusive $15 industry tickets on Thursday, October 31 at 7:30pm only. Industry tickets are available for this performance with code HALLOWEEN15 when you call 312.337.0665 or visit www.lookingglasstheatre.org to purchase tickets. Discount and seating are subject to availability. Performance contains nudity and is intended for mature audiences
Elegy - Richard Christiansen Theater at Victory Gardens Biograph, 2433 N. Lincoln Ave. is offering complimentary industry tickets on Thursday, Oct 31 at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 1 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 2 at 5 or 8:30 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 3 at 3 p.m. Mention LEAGUE and include your name, preferred date, phone number and number of tickets in your email to elegy@shoutchicago.com. Maximum number of tickets is four. Tickets based on availability.
Compulsion – Next Theatre, 927 Noyes Street in Evanston, is offering exclusive $15 industry tickets on Friday, October 25 at 8 p.m., Saturday, October 26 at 4 and 8 p.m., Thursday, October 31 at 7:30pm, Friday, November 1 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, November 2 at 4 p.m. Industry tickets are available for these performances with code SILVER when you call 847-475-1875 ext. 2 or visit www.nexttheatre.org to purchase tickets. Discount and seating are subject to availability.
Good Thing – The Poor Theatre at Rivendell Theatre, 5779 N. Ridge, is offering $10 industry tickets for our 8 p.m. previews this Saturday (10/26) and Sunday (10/27), as well as for our opening this Monday (10/28). Visit www.ThePoorTheatre.org/Good-Thing for more information and to purchase tickets.
The North China Lover – Lookingglass Theatre in the Water Tower Water Works at 821 N. Michigan Ave, is offering exclusive $15 industry tickets on Thursday, October 31 at 7:30pm only. Industry tickets are available for this performance with code HALLOWEEN15 when you call 312.337.0665 or visit www.lookingglasstheatre.org to purchase tickets. Discount and seating are subject to availability. Performance contains nudity and is intended for mature audiences
Elegy - Richard Christiansen Theater at Victory Gardens Biograph, 2433 N. Lincoln Ave. is offering complimentary industry tickets on Thursday, Oct 31 at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 1 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 2 at 5 or 8:30 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 3 at 3 p.m. Mention LEAGUE and include your name, preferred date, phone number and number of tickets in your email to elegy@shoutchicago.com. Maximum number of tickets is four. Tickets based on availability.
Compulsion – Next Theatre, 927 Noyes Street in Evanston, is offering exclusive $15 industry tickets on Friday, October 25 at 8 p.m., Saturday, October 26 at 4 and 8 p.m., Thursday, October 31 at 7:30pm, Friday, November 1 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, November 2 at 4 p.m. Industry tickets are available for these performances with code SILVER when you call 847-475-1875 ext. 2 or visit www.nexttheatre.org to purchase tickets. Discount and seating are subject to availability.
Good Thing – The Poor Theatre at Rivendell Theatre, 5779 N. Ridge, is offering $10 industry tickets for our 8 p.m. previews this Saturday (10/26) and Sunday (10/27), as well as for our opening this Monday (10/28). Visit www.ThePoorTheatre.org/Good-Thing for more information and to purchase tickets.
Thursday, October 17, 2013
Soundproof Studios Available for Rent at the Athenaeum
The Athenaeum Theatre has 3 soundproof studios approx 8 x10 available for private music and voice lessons. $20/hour, available 7 days a week. For additional information please contact Allan @ allan@athenaeumtheatre.org, 773.935.6860.
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
Space Availability at JCC Theater in Skokie
Many rental opportunities available at the JCC Theater in Skokie. 250
seat, fully equipped theater with parking. Great for full length
productions or one night events. Highly motivated landlord and very open schedule make this a great place for your next production or event.
Contact Robert at rbouwman@gojcc.org for information or to set up a time to see the spac.
Monday, October 14, 2013
Industry Ticket Offers
Directions for Restoring the Apparently Dead - Pride Films and Plays at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont are offering $10 industry tickets for the following performances: Oct 17, 24, 31 at 7:30pm and Nov. 7 at 7:30pm. Code is "industry" - buy online at http://www.stage773.com/Tickets or call the box office at 773.327.5252.
Lord of the Flies - Steppenwolf Theatre, 1650 N. Halsted, is offering $10 tickets to performances Saturday, October 19 at 3pm and 7:30pm. Use code “14929” online at steppenwolf.org or call Audience Services at 312-335-1650. Tickets must be reserved at least one hour before performance. Subject to availability.
Lord of the Flies - Steppenwolf Theatre, 1650 N. Halsted, is offering $10 tickets to performances Saturday, October 19 at 3pm and 7:30pm. Use code “14929” online at steppenwolf.org or call Audience Services at 312-335-1650. Tickets must be reserved at least one hour before performance. Subject to availability.
Thursday, October 10, 2013
Beyond Breakeven: A Workshop on Capitalization
Thursday, November 14, 9AM – Noon (Refreshments will be available)
Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington, 5th Fl Millennium Park Room
This event is FREE for League members but space is limited.
RSVP to ben@chicagoplays.com.
The League of Chicago Theatres is bringing Susan Nelson, a principal at Technical Develop Corp (TDC) into Chicago for a three hour session on Thursday, November 14. This is a not to be missed opportunity to learn what your organization needs to be doing now to sustain its mission tomorrow. Administrative and Artistic Theatre leaders are strongly encouraged to bring with them a key trustee to participate in this honest dialogue about short and long-term financial health. Priority at this limited space session will be given to theaters that are signing up for teams that include an artistic, an administrative and board representative. Whether theatres are dealing with structural deficits, facing cash flow crises, seeking to build working capital or facility reserves, weighing the pros and cons of an endowment drive or recovering from the stresses of a capital campaign; this session will empower attendees with short term actions and long term principles to invest in enduring organizational vitality.
In 2010, Grantmakers in the Arts (GIA) undertook a project to better understand the state of capitalization in the not-for-profit arts sector, and partnered with Nonprofit Finance Fund (NFF) and Technical Development Corp (TDC) to develop a workshop for funders and arts leaders.
Susan offers this definition of capitalization in the subsequent study, “Getting Beyond Breakeven”: Capitalization is the accumulation and application of resources in support of the achievement of an organization’s mission and goals over time. A well-capitalized organization has the ability to access the cash necessary to cover its short- and long- term obligations, to weather downturns in the external operating environment, and to take advantage of opportunities to innovate. All capitalization is represented on the organization’s balance sheet, which encapsulates the record of an organization’s financial performance as net assets and measures the magnitude of its assets and liabilities.
Susan (full bio below) has spoken to thousands of nonprofit leaders in an effort to share the research findings from TDC (full bio below) and to help nonprofits apply these findings to their own organizations.
SUSAN NELSON:
Susan Nelson is a principal at TDC, one of the nation’s oldest providers of management consulting services to the nonprofit sector. In her many years with the firm, she has led a wide range of projects that include mergers, strategic and business planning, facilities planning, new project development plans, organizational and financial assessments, and financial restructuring. She has worked with clients across the country in such areas as arts and culture, community development, education, and youth development.
Ms. Nelson has led several ground breaking initiatives on the capitalization issues that face the arts and cultural sectors that have been sponsored by major funders including the Pew Charitable Trusts, the William Penn Foundation, the Kresge Foundation, Grantmakers in the Arts, the Boston Foundation, the Barr Foundation, and the Fidelity Foundation. In addition, she has authored studies on the impact of debt on nonprofits as well as two major reports tracking the health of Boston’s arts and cultural sector.
Ms. Nelson has made recent appearances at the Grantmakers in the Arts’ national meeting, Opera America’s conference and as the plenary speaker at the League of American Orchestras’ annual conference. Ms. Nelson has also served as a Chief Coach for Achieving Excellence, a joint program for nonprofit leaders created by Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government and the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
Ms. Nelson began her career working with Sarah Caldwell at the Opera Company of Boston.
TDC:
TDC is one of nation’s oldest and largest providers of management consulting services to the nonprofit sector. For over 40 years, TDC has worked exclusively with nonprofit, governmental, educational and philanthropic organizations, providing them with the business and management tools critical to carrying out their missions effectively. TDC possesses a strong track record in facilitating successful, challenging and highly complex assessment, business and strategic planning, and organizational change processes for a wide range of clients. Our consulting teams have worked at the local, regional, and national level with hundreds of organizations. These clients represent the diversity of the nonprofit sector itself, including groups working in the arts, education, community and economic development, health and human services, and the environment. Through this work, we have developed a strong understanding of the unique operating environments relevant to nonprofit organizations and public entities, allowing us to advise our clients and position them most effectively. Located in Boston, TDC has a staff of twenty. Our staff expertise is both deep and broad. We employ people with significant experience in both nonprofits and for profits, as well as recent MBAs. All are highly skilled in organizational planning, data and financial analysis, program development and operational design. All staff work across the sector. TDC firmly believes there are multiple lessons to be learned from sector to sector and, to that end, the firm keeps its staff working on a multiplicity of projects. This ensures that we, as a practice, are constantly bringing a fresh eye to our work and questioning core assumptions. We believe these are critical skills in helping organizations to undertake necessary change.
Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington, 5th Fl Millennium Park Room
This event is FREE for League members but space is limited.
RSVP to ben@chicagoplays.com.
The League of Chicago Theatres is bringing Susan Nelson, a principal at Technical Develop Corp (TDC) into Chicago for a three hour session on Thursday, November 14. This is a not to be missed opportunity to learn what your organization needs to be doing now to sustain its mission tomorrow. Administrative and Artistic Theatre leaders are strongly encouraged to bring with them a key trustee to participate in this honest dialogue about short and long-term financial health. Priority at this limited space session will be given to theaters that are signing up for teams that include an artistic, an administrative and board representative. Whether theatres are dealing with structural deficits, facing cash flow crises, seeking to build working capital or facility reserves, weighing the pros and cons of an endowment drive or recovering from the stresses of a capital campaign; this session will empower attendees with short term actions and long term principles to invest in enduring organizational vitality.
In 2010, Grantmakers in the Arts (GIA) undertook a project to better understand the state of capitalization in the not-for-profit arts sector, and partnered with Nonprofit Finance Fund (NFF) and Technical Development Corp (TDC) to develop a workshop for funders and arts leaders.
Susan offers this definition of capitalization in the subsequent study, “Getting Beyond Breakeven”: Capitalization is the accumulation and application of resources in support of the achievement of an organization’s mission and goals over time. A well-capitalized organization has the ability to access the cash necessary to cover its short- and long- term obligations, to weather downturns in the external operating environment, and to take advantage of opportunities to innovate. All capitalization is represented on the organization’s balance sheet, which encapsulates the record of an organization’s financial performance as net assets and measures the magnitude of its assets and liabilities.
Susan (full bio below) has spoken to thousands of nonprofit leaders in an effort to share the research findings from TDC (full bio below) and to help nonprofits apply these findings to their own organizations.
SUSAN NELSON:
Susan Nelson is a principal at TDC, one of the nation’s oldest providers of management consulting services to the nonprofit sector. In her many years with the firm, she has led a wide range of projects that include mergers, strategic and business planning, facilities planning, new project development plans, organizational and financial assessments, and financial restructuring. She has worked with clients across the country in such areas as arts and culture, community development, education, and youth development.
Ms. Nelson has led several ground breaking initiatives on the capitalization issues that face the arts and cultural sectors that have been sponsored by major funders including the Pew Charitable Trusts, the William Penn Foundation, the Kresge Foundation, Grantmakers in the Arts, the Boston Foundation, the Barr Foundation, and the Fidelity Foundation. In addition, she has authored studies on the impact of debt on nonprofits as well as two major reports tracking the health of Boston’s arts and cultural sector.
Ms. Nelson has made recent appearances at the Grantmakers in the Arts’ national meeting, Opera America’s conference and as the plenary speaker at the League of American Orchestras’ annual conference. Ms. Nelson has also served as a Chief Coach for Achieving Excellence, a joint program for nonprofit leaders created by Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government and the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
Ms. Nelson began her career working with Sarah Caldwell at the Opera Company of Boston.
TDC:
TDC is one of nation’s oldest and largest providers of management consulting services to the nonprofit sector. For over 40 years, TDC has worked exclusively with nonprofit, governmental, educational and philanthropic organizations, providing them with the business and management tools critical to carrying out their missions effectively. TDC possesses a strong track record in facilitating successful, challenging and highly complex assessment, business and strategic planning, and organizational change processes for a wide range of clients. Our consulting teams have worked at the local, regional, and national level with hundreds of organizations. These clients represent the diversity of the nonprofit sector itself, including groups working in the arts, education, community and economic development, health and human services, and the environment. Through this work, we have developed a strong understanding of the unique operating environments relevant to nonprofit organizations and public entities, allowing us to advise our clients and position them most effectively. Located in Boston, TDC has a staff of twenty. Our staff expertise is both deep and broad. We employ people with significant experience in both nonprofits and for profits, as well as recent MBAs. All are highly skilled in organizational planning, data and financial analysis, program development and operational design. All staff work across the sector. TDC firmly believes there are multiple lessons to be learned from sector to sector and, to that end, the firm keeps its staff working on a multiplicity of projects. This ensures that we, as a practice, are constantly bringing a fresh eye to our work and questioning core assumptions. We believe these are critical skills in helping organizations to undertake necessary change.
Monday, October 7, 2013
Industry Ticket Offers
The Trip to Bountiful – Raven Theatre, 6157 N. Clark St. is offering $10 industry tickets every Thursday through November 17 with proof of industry. For reservations call 773.338.2177 and mention this industry offer. Visit www.raventheatre.com for more information.
La Bayadère – The Joffrey Ballet, performing at 50 E. Congress Parkway, is offering 50% off industry tickets to performances 10/18, 10/24, 10/25 evening, and 10/19, 10/26 matinee. Tickets are available online and phone. Visit JOFFREY.ORG/LABAYADERE or call 800.982.2787 and use promo code INDUSTRY.
La Bayadère – The Joffrey Ballet, performing at 50 E. Congress Parkway, is offering 50% off industry tickets to performances 10/18, 10/24, 10/25 evening, and 10/19, 10/26 matinee. Tickets are available online and phone. Visit JOFFREY.ORG/LABAYADERE or call 800.982.2787 and use promo code INDUSTRY.
Friday, October 4, 2013
Performance Space Available at Chicago Dramatists beginning Jan. 1, 2014
Intimate theatre features a 20x25 ft. proscenium stage and fixed tiered seating for 77, full lighting and sound equipment, newly renovated lobby, dressing rooms, air conditioning and heat, WiFi, and wheelchair accessibility.
Location: 1105 W. Chicago Avenue at Milwaukee Avenue.
Availability: Beginning Jan. 1, 2014. Prefer 5-8 week rentals.
Rates: $1,350 per week, plus $75 per week for utilities. 2-week deposit required.
Contact: 312-633-0630. For more information, visit our website at www.chicagodramatists.org.
Location: 1105 W. Chicago Avenue at Milwaukee Avenue.
Availability: Beginning Jan. 1, 2014. Prefer 5-8 week rentals.
Rates: $1,350 per week, plus $75 per week for utilities. 2-week deposit required.
Contact: 312-633-0630. For more information, visit our website at www.chicagodramatists.org.
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
Remy Bumppo Rehearsal Space available starting October 28.
Remy Bumppo's rehearsal space at 3717 N Ravenswood has availability starting October 28. Rates vary from $11 - $16 per hour, depending on hours scheduled per week. Approximately 800 sq ft, close to Addison Brown Line. Contact Rachel Thomas at rthomas@remybumppo.org or 773-244-8119.
Monday, September 30, 2013
Industry Ticket Offers
Aspen Santa Fe Ballet – Harris Theater, 205 E. Randolph Drive in Chicago, is offering a limited number of $15 industry tickets for the 7:30pm performance on Saturday October 5, 2013. Call the box office at 312.334.7777 and mention this offer. Visit harristheaterchicago.org for more information.
Directions for Restoring the Apparently Dead - Pride Films and Plays at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont are offering $10 industry tickets for the following performances: Oct 5, 10, 11, 12 at 7:30pm and Oct 6 and 13 at 3:00pm. Code is "industry" - buy online at http://www.stage773.com/Tickets or call the box office at 773.327.5252.
Jess Godwin - Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N. Southport Ave. Half price tickets for the Friday, Oct. 4th performance at 7:30pm are available by clicking here: https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/925817/prm/JESSRUSH Or call the box office at 773.935.6875 and mention the promo code "JESSRUSH" to avoid the handling fee.
The Last Hand - Athenaeum Theater, 2936 N. Southport Ave. is offering complimentary tickets Friday, Oct. 4 and Oct. 11 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 5 and 12 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 6 and 13 at 2 p.m. Mention LEAGUE in the subject and include your name, preferred date, phone number and number of tickets in your email to LastHand@shoutchicago.com. Maximum number of tickets is four. Tickets based on availability.
Smokefall - Goodman Theatre, 170 N. Dearborn, is offering $10 industry tickets to performances 10/5 – 10/9. Tickets are available online only. Visit GoodmanTheatre.org and enter promo code INDUSTRY.
Directions for Restoring the Apparently Dead - Pride Films and Plays at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont are offering $10 industry tickets for the following performances: Oct 5, 10, 11, 12 at 7:30pm and Oct 6 and 13 at 3:00pm. Code is "industry" - buy online at http://www.stage773.com/Tickets or call the box office at 773.327.5252.
Jess Godwin - Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N. Southport Ave. Half price tickets for the Friday, Oct. 4th performance at 7:30pm are available by clicking here: https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/925817/prm/JESSRUSH Or call the box office at 773.935.6875 and mention the promo code "JESSRUSH" to avoid the handling fee.
The Last Hand - Athenaeum Theater, 2936 N. Southport Ave. is offering complimentary tickets Friday, Oct. 4 and Oct. 11 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 5 and 12 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 6 and 13 at 2 p.m. Mention LEAGUE in the subject and include your name, preferred date, phone number and number of tickets in your email to LastHand@shoutchicago.com. Maximum number of tickets is four. Tickets based on availability.
Smokefall - Goodman Theatre, 170 N. Dearborn, is offering $10 industry tickets to performances 10/5 – 10/9. Tickets are available online only. Visit GoodmanTheatre.org and enter promo code INDUSTRY.
Monday, September 23, 2013
Free Materials from EcoSet Consulting
Pick up will be either Monday, September 30th in the afternoon at Millennium Park or we may have limited delivery options on Tuesday.
This is your chance to help us create a “zero waste” environment and you can save beautiful pieces for free in the process!
1) Please look over the attached materials list and indicate the items you are requesting. Please be specific. I will be taking all requests and then hope to have a final recipient list next week. Most of the pieces are 10' long and 10' tall. They are basically 2' wide with some sections having a 3.5' W x 10' H end cap.
2) Tell us how you plan on using the items. We do a recap for the client and like to showcase where these materials went and how they benefitted the local community. It gives a real tangible element and demonstrates why these items are not “trash”.
3) Also indicate your ability to pick up or delivery options. This will help me plan the deconstruction and how the trucks will be loaded.
Please feel free to pass this on to anyone in your network that you think might be able to use them. I hope to have this all scheduled by early next week so please let me know asap!
Contact: Amy Hammes - Donations Director / donations@ecosetconsulting.com / 323-669-0697 EcoSet Donations Line / 323-669-0232 Main Office
1) Please look over the attached materials list and indicate the items you are requesting. Please be specific. I will be taking all requests and then hope to have a final recipient list next week. Most of the pieces are 10' long and 10' tall. They are basically 2' wide with some sections having a 3.5' W x 10' H end cap.
2) Tell us how you plan on using the items. We do a recap for the client and like to showcase where these materials went and how they benefitted the local community. It gives a real tangible element and demonstrates why these items are not “trash”.
3) Also indicate your ability to pick up or delivery options. This will help me plan the deconstruction and how the trucks will be loaded.
Please feel free to pass this on to anyone in your network that you think might be able to use them. I hope to have this all scheduled by early next week so please let me know asap!
Contact: Amy Hammes - Donations Director / donations@ecosetconsulting.com / 323-669-0697 EcoSet Donations Line / 323-669-0232 Main Office
Workshops at Gorilla Tango Theatre
Taxes for the Entertainment Industry with David Turrentine
David Turrentine leads this one-night workshop for performing arts professionals. Topics covered will include:
- An in-depth discussion of tax-deductible expenses for actors and other entertainment industry professionals.
- An examination of wage vs. independent contractor income and expenses (W-2s and 1099s).
- Basic bookkeeping techniques and tips on how to run a "one-person business."
- Valuable hints on how to deal with "self-employment" income.
- A demonstration of how to include business expenses on your tax return to significantly reduce your tax liability.
Workshop meets Monday, October 28 from 7-9 pm; followed by open Q&A session for participants. $20 tuition before October 15; $25 after. Registration deadline 10/25.
ABOUT DAVID TURRENTINE
David Turrentine has been preparing taxes for actors and other self-employed individuals nationwide since 1988. He has been an Enrolled Agent since 1998. Mr. Turrentine received his accounting and tax training at DePaul University, and is an active member of the National Association of Enrolled Agents. He has presented tax workshops at many independent venues and colleges, including Actors Equity Association, Screen Actors Guild, Columbia University, Northwestern University, Loyola University, the University of Michigan-Flint, UIC, De Paul University, Chicago Writers Conference, Chicago Acting in Film Meetup, and with the AmeriCorps program. David also sometimes works as an actor, and is a member of Actors Equity Association.
3 Plays. 3 Days: an Intense Writing Intensive with Joe Janes.
In three days, participants will learn how to write improvisationally, ultimately generating three ten-minute plays. Each student will have one of their plays performed in a staged reading on the third day by some of Chicago's finest actors. Some writing experience is recommended. Class size is limited to 7. $150 until 10/20/13; $175 after. Registration deadline is 10/31.
PLEASE NOTE: Class times are Friday 11/8 from 6-9 pm; Saturday 11/9 from 12-6 pm, and Sunday 11/10 from 12-6 pm with the final showcase at 7:30 pm that evening. Tickets to the public reading are $5 and may be purchased at gorillatango.com or at the door.
Joe Janes is an Emmy award winning writer who teaches comedy writing at The Second City and Columbia College. He has written for Jellyvision's "You Don't Know Jack" and SNL's "Weekend Update." He has written three books: 365 Sketches, 50 Plays and Seven Deadly Plays. His full-length plays include Metaluna and the Science of the Mind Revue, A Hard Day's Journey Into Night and Always Never. He writes regularly for WNEP Theatre and Robot vs Dinosaur.
David Turrentine leads this one-night workshop for performing arts professionals. Topics covered will include:
- An in-depth discussion of tax-deductible expenses for actors and other entertainment industry professionals.
- An examination of wage vs. independent contractor income and expenses (W-2s and 1099s).
- Basic bookkeeping techniques and tips on how to run a "one-person business."
- Valuable hints on how to deal with "self-employment" income.
- A demonstration of how to include business expenses on your tax return to significantly reduce your tax liability.
Workshop meets Monday, October 28 from 7-9 pm; followed by open Q&A session for participants. $20 tuition before October 15; $25 after. Registration deadline 10/25.
ABOUT DAVID TURRENTINE
David Turrentine has been preparing taxes for actors and other self-employed individuals nationwide since 1988. He has been an Enrolled Agent since 1998. Mr. Turrentine received his accounting and tax training at DePaul University, and is an active member of the National Association of Enrolled Agents. He has presented tax workshops at many independent venues and colleges, including Actors Equity Association, Screen Actors Guild, Columbia University, Northwestern University, Loyola University, the University of Michigan-Flint, UIC, De Paul University, Chicago Writers Conference, Chicago Acting in Film Meetup, and with the AmeriCorps program. David also sometimes works as an actor, and is a member of Actors Equity Association.
3 Plays. 3 Days: an Intense Writing Intensive with Joe Janes.
In three days, participants will learn how to write improvisationally, ultimately generating three ten-minute plays. Each student will have one of their plays performed in a staged reading on the third day by some of Chicago's finest actors. Some writing experience is recommended. Class size is limited to 7. $150 until 10/20/13; $175 after. Registration deadline is 10/31.
PLEASE NOTE: Class times are Friday 11/8 from 6-9 pm; Saturday 11/9 from 12-6 pm, and Sunday 11/10 from 12-6 pm with the final showcase at 7:30 pm that evening. Tickets to the public reading are $5 and may be purchased at gorillatango.com or at the door.
Joe Janes is an Emmy award winning writer who teaches comedy writing at The Second City and Columbia College. He has written for Jellyvision's "You Don't Know Jack" and SNL's "Weekend Update." He has written three books: 365 Sketches, 50 Plays and Seven Deadly Plays. His full-length plays include Metaluna and the Science of the Mind Revue, A Hard Day's Journey Into Night and Always Never. He writes regularly for WNEP Theatre and Robot vs Dinosaur.
Industry Ticket Offers
The North China Lover – Lookingglass Theatre in the Water Tower Water Works at 821 N. Michigan Ave, is offering exclusive $15 industry tickets on Wednesday, September 25 at 7:30pm only. Industry tickets are available for this performance with code FIRSTNIGHT when you call 312.337.0665 or visit www.lookingglasstheatre.org to purchase tickets. Discount and seating are subject to availability. Performance contains nudity and is intended for mature audiences.
The Binding - Theatre Y, 2649 N. Francisco Ave., is offering $10 industry tickets for all performances, Thursday-Sunday at 7pm from October 3 - November 3. Call 708-209-0183 and request industry tickets. Visit theatre-y.com for more information.
The Wheel - Steppenwolf Theatre, 1650 N. Halsted St. is offering $20 tickets to performances September 24 through September 29. Excludes Saturday nights. Use code “14559” online at steppenwolf.org or call Audience Services at 312-335-1650. Tickets must be reserved at least one hour before performance. Subject to availability.
Gershwin’s Greatest Hits - Light Opera Works at Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Avenue in Evanston, is offering half-price industry tickets on October 4 at 8 p.m., and October 5 and 12 at 2 p.m. For tickets call 847-920-5360 or visit www.LightOperaWorks.com and use code "blue." Tickets must be purchased in advance. No door sales.
Signs of Life - Victory Gardens Biograph Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Ave. is offering complimentary tickets on Thursday, September 26 at 7:30 p.m. For reservations call the box office at 773.871.3000 and mention LEAGUE. Subject to availability.For more information visit www.signsoflifethemusical.com.
Double Trouble: A Musical Tour de Farce! – Porchlight Music Theatre at Stage 773, 1225 W Belmont Ave., in Chicago, is offering $5 industry tickets for performances 9/27 - 10/6. Call 773-327-5252, go to porchlightmusictheatre.org, or visit the Stage 773 box office in person and use the code "COMEDY." Visit porchlightmusictheatre.org for more information.
Best Musical! - UP Comedy Club at Piper's Alley, 230 W. North Ave In Old Town, is offering half-price industry tickets on October 2 at 8 p.m. and October 9 at 8 p.m. For tickets call 312-662-4562 or visit UPComedyClub.com and use the code "MUSIC". Tickets must be purchased in advance. No door sales.
Stand-Up Comic Ian Bagg - UP Comedy Club at Piper's Alley, 230 W. North Ave In Old Town, is offering half-price industry tickets on October 3 at 8 p.m. and October 4 at 10:30 p.m. For tickets call 312-662-4562 or visit UPComedyClub.com and use the code "LOCT". Tickets must be purchased in advance. No door sales.
The Binding - Theatre Y, 2649 N. Francisco Ave., is offering $10 industry tickets for all performances, Thursday-Sunday at 7pm from October 3 - November 3. Call 708-209-0183 and request industry tickets. Visit theatre-y.com for more information.
The Wheel - Steppenwolf Theatre, 1650 N. Halsted St. is offering $20 tickets to performances September 24 through September 29. Excludes Saturday nights. Use code “14559” online at steppenwolf.org or call Audience Services at 312-335-1650. Tickets must be reserved at least one hour before performance. Subject to availability.
Gershwin’s Greatest Hits - Light Opera Works at Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Avenue in Evanston, is offering half-price industry tickets on October 4 at 8 p.m., and October 5 and 12 at 2 p.m. For tickets call 847-920-5360 or visit www.LightOperaWorks.com and use code "blue." Tickets must be purchased in advance. No door sales.
Signs of Life - Victory Gardens Biograph Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Ave. is offering complimentary tickets on Thursday, September 26 at 7:30 p.m. For reservations call the box office at 773.871.3000 and mention LEAGUE. Subject to availability.For more information visit www.signsoflifethemusical.com.
Double Trouble: A Musical Tour de Farce! – Porchlight Music Theatre at Stage 773, 1225 W Belmont Ave., in Chicago, is offering $5 industry tickets for performances 9/27 - 10/6. Call 773-327-5252, go to porchlightmusictheatre.org, or visit the Stage 773 box office in person and use the code "COMEDY." Visit porchlightmusictheatre.org for more information.
Best Musical! - UP Comedy Club at Piper's Alley, 230 W. North Ave In Old Town, is offering half-price industry tickets on October 2 at 8 p.m. and October 9 at 8 p.m. For tickets call 312-662-4562 or visit UPComedyClub.com and use the code "MUSIC". Tickets must be purchased in advance. No door sales.
Stand-Up Comic Ian Bagg - UP Comedy Club at Piper's Alley, 230 W. North Ave In Old Town, is offering half-price industry tickets on October 3 at 8 p.m. and October 4 at 10:30 p.m. For tickets call 312-662-4562 or visit UPComedyClub.com and use the code "LOCT". Tickets must be purchased in advance. No door sales.
Friday, September 20, 2013
Stage Director/Visual Artist Exchange
Stage Director/Visual Artist Exchange to be held at Chicago Artists Coalition
Thursday, October 10th, 2013
6pm - 9pm
Chicago Artists Coalition
217 N. Carpenter Street, Chicago
Free Admission
RSVP Required
RSVP at programs@chicagoartistscoalition.org
Cross-disciplinary collaboration makes Chicago’s creative communities thrive. To encourage the contributions these groundbreaking partnerships make to our city’s culture, Chicago Artists Coalition has launched Creative Crossings. This new series of exchanges brings together makers and doers from varied disciplines to promote connections and an understanding of the current needs and concerns of contemporary, practicing artists.
The second installment of the Creative Crossings events will take place on Thursday, October 10th at the Chicago Artists Coalition, and will introduce Chicago’s visual and theater communities. In partnership with DirectorsLabChicago, this cocktail hour networking event will connect artists in these two disciplines who are currently working on projects and actively seeking collaborators in the Chicago area.
To attend, please email programs@chicagoartistscoalition.org with the subject line “CREATIVE CROSSINGS” no later than Monday, October 7th. Due to space limitations, the first 20 visual artists and the first 20 directors to reserve their space will then be forwarded an official RSVP link.
Thursday, October 10th, 2013
6pm - 9pm
Chicago Artists Coalition
217 N. Carpenter Street, Chicago
Free Admission
RSVP Required
RSVP at programs@chicagoartistscoalition.org
Cross-disciplinary collaboration makes Chicago’s creative communities thrive. To encourage the contributions these groundbreaking partnerships make to our city’s culture, Chicago Artists Coalition has launched Creative Crossings. This new series of exchanges brings together makers and doers from varied disciplines to promote connections and an understanding of the current needs and concerns of contemporary, practicing artists.
The second installment of the Creative Crossings events will take place on Thursday, October 10th at the Chicago Artists Coalition, and will introduce Chicago’s visual and theater communities. In partnership with DirectorsLabChicago, this cocktail hour networking event will connect artists in these two disciplines who are currently working on projects and actively seeking collaborators in the Chicago area.
To attend, please email programs@chicagoartistscoalition.org with the subject line “CREATIVE CROSSINGS” no later than Monday, October 7th. Due to space limitations, the first 20 visual artists and the first 20 directors to reserve their space will then be forwarded an official RSVP link.
Thursday, September 19, 2013
Two Pence Theatre Lab: It's Not a Workshop: It's a Workout
It’s Not A Workshop
It’s A Workout
You Bring:
10 - 15 lines of Shakespeare’s text
Comfy Pants
A Generous Spirit
Two Pence Brings:
A Guided Warmup
Space to Play
Fresh Perspective
NEXT LAB IS: THIS Sunday September 22nd, 7:30-9:30pm
WHERE:
Remy Bumppo Rehearsal Space
3717 N. Ravenswood Ave.
HOW MUCH:
By donation, every time
WHEN:
Every Second and Fourth Sunday, 7:30-9:30pm
WHO: Anyone interested in their inner actor
HERE'S HOW IT WORKS:
1. RSVP to Kathryn@twopencetheatre.org or on fb!
2. Show up.
It’s A Workout
You Bring:
10 - 15 lines of Shakespeare’s text
Comfy Pants
A Generous Spirit
Two Pence Brings:
A Guided Warmup
Space to Play
Fresh Perspective
NEXT LAB IS: THIS Sunday September 22nd, 7:30-9:30pm
WHERE:
Remy Bumppo Rehearsal Space
3717 N. Ravenswood Ave.
HOW MUCH:
By donation, every time
WHEN:
Every Second and Fourth Sunday, 7:30-9:30pm
WHO: Anyone interested in their inner actor
HERE'S HOW IT WORKS:
1. RSVP to Kathryn@twopencetheatre.org or on fb!
2. Show up.
Choose Chicago Partnership Program
If you haven’t considered joining Choose Chicago before, now is the perfect time to get involved.
Choose Chicago is the official sales and marketing organization charged with bringing regional, national and international visitors to Chicago, driving growth of the city’s $12 billion tourism industry and the 128,000 jobs it supports. If you want to increase the power of your marketing and develop strong results by reaching visitors, investing in a Choose Chicago partnership is a must.
Introduced earlier this year, the new customizable Choose Chicago Partnership Program is now available for a limited time only to new partners at a 25% discount. This special opportunity will only be available through November 30, 2013, and is available to all businesses and organizations outside of the accommodations sector.
Choose Chicago’s digital, print and face to face marketing opportunities promote the city to visitors while they are here in Chicago, across the country, and in ten global markets. Visit www.choosechicago.com/partners for more information about partnership packages, marketing channels, events, and more.
By joining now for less than $99 per year, you can be an important voice in the professional community that makes up Chicago’s visitor industry. To join now, click here. When joining please enter the promo code LCT25 during the online registration process to receive your discount.
Questions? Call 312-567-8461 or email partnership@choosechicago.com
MCA Stage Events in September/October
Following Taylor Mac’s opening of, An Abridged Concert of the History of Political Popular Music,
Friday, Sept 27, 2013 he will lead a talk titled:
Taylor Mac’s String Theory, Or Can You ‘Ukelele
Saturday, Sep 28, 2013, 1pm
In the true spirit of Kulia I Ka Lokahi—that’s unity to us mainlanders—Taylor Mac and Lanialoha Lee are your hosts for this show-and-tell for singers, strummers, and music theater fans. Lanialoha is a third generation musician and descendant of the first Polynesians who migrated to the Midwest. Inspired in part by Mac’s theater exploration of political popular music in the US, their interactive talk starts in Hawaii, where string music and ranch songs are said to have been spread by roaming early Spanish cowboys. Lanialoha also demonstrates Kie Kie, the islands’ distinct yodeling, and Ki Ho’alu, slack-key guitar. They may need assistance from the audience, so start practicing.
This event is free and open to the public. Reservations are recommended. Buy tickets online or call MCA Box Office at 312.397.4010
Following Timbre 4’s opening of Tercr Cuerpo (Third Wing) Thursday, Oct 3, 2013, Timbre members will participate in the talk:
Tangueros and Tenements: the business of independent theater
Saturday, Oct 5, 1-3pm
Timbre 4’s home, Buenos Aires, is the nexus of Latin America’s biggest volume of independent theater. This talk brings together Timbre 4 members with Jacob Padrón, Producer and curator of Garage Rep at Steppenwolf Theater, Beau O’Reilly, founding member of the Curious Theater Branch, and others to swap stories, truths and fiction about the business of making theater in our new economy.
This event is free and open to the public. Reservations are recommended.
Buy tickets online or call MCA Box Office at 312.397.4010
Taylor Mac’s String Theory, Or Can You ‘Ukelele
Saturday, Sep 28, 2013, 1pm
In the true spirit of Kulia I Ka Lokahi—that’s unity to us mainlanders—Taylor Mac and Lanialoha Lee are your hosts for this show-and-tell for singers, strummers, and music theater fans. Lanialoha is a third generation musician and descendant of the first Polynesians who migrated to the Midwest. Inspired in part by Mac’s theater exploration of political popular music in the US, their interactive talk starts in Hawaii, where string music and ranch songs are said to have been spread by roaming early Spanish cowboys. Lanialoha also demonstrates Kie Kie, the islands’ distinct yodeling, and Ki Ho’alu, slack-key guitar. They may need assistance from the audience, so start practicing.
This event is free and open to the public. Reservations are recommended. Buy tickets online or call MCA Box Office at 312.397.4010
Following Timbre 4’s opening of Tercr Cuerpo (Third Wing) Thursday, Oct 3, 2013, Timbre members will participate in the talk:
Tangueros and Tenements: the business of independent theater
Saturday, Oct 5, 1-3pm
Timbre 4’s home, Buenos Aires, is the nexus of Latin America’s biggest volume of independent theater. This talk brings together Timbre 4 members with Jacob Padrón, Producer and curator of Garage Rep at Steppenwolf Theater, Beau O’Reilly, founding member of the Curious Theater Branch, and others to swap stories, truths and fiction about the business of making theater in our new economy.
This event is free and open to the public. Reservations are recommended.
Buy tickets online or call MCA Box Office at 312.397.4010
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
Space Availability at the Athenaeum Theatre
Athenaeum Theatre has a four week window available for rent in Studio Two (81 seats) October 7- November 3. 81 seat black box theatre with full service box office, bar, lighting & sound package included.
For information contact Allan Chambers 773.935.6860 allan@athenaeumtheatre.org
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
Virtually New, Affordable Light Board for Rent
Three year old EMC light board available for rental, short term or long term. Ideal fit for a storefront company committed to high production values on a budget. Easy to use and technically capable board has only been on two productions and rents for $60/week - maybe offer discount with longer term rental. ETC Element Console has the capacity for 250 control channels, has 40 physical channel faders, and can store 10,000 cues. The complete manual is available at: http://www.etcconnect.com/product.downloads.aspx?ID=22010 Please contact Managing Artistic Director Brian Golden at brian.golden@gmail.com if interested in a rental.
Monday, September 16, 2013
Industry Ticket Offers
Verdi's Joan of Arc - Chicago Opera Theater at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E. Randolph St. Chicago, is offering a 20% discount on tickets by calling our box office at (312)704-8414 and mention code JOANCOT. Available for performances Sept 21, 25 and 27 @ 7:30PM and Sept 29 @ 3:00PM For More information: http://www.chicagooperatheater.org/joan-of-arc/.
The Mountaintop - Court Theatre, 5535 S Ellis Ave, is offering $10 rush tickets starting one hour before performances to industry professionals to all performances through October 13th. Offer is subject to rush ticket availability and is limited to one per industry member with proof of industry. Please call the box office the day of the performance to check availability.
Ballet West: Mixed Rep featuring The Lottery, Rubies, pas de deux from Diamonds, and world premiere Presto - Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Congress Parkway, is offering half-priced industry tickets in Sections IV ($26.50), III ($32.50), and II ($38) on October 6 at 3PM. Use code INDUSTRY. Tickets available online at AuditoriumTheatre.org, by calling (800) 982-2787, or at the box office at 50 E Congress Pkwy.
To Master the Art by William Brown and Doug Frew - Chicago Commercial Collective and TimeLine Theatre at the Broadway Playhouse, 175 E. Chestnut, are happy to offer $25 industry tickets to all performances Tuesday - Sunday through October 20. Industry tickets are available at the box office each night, one hour prior to showtime. Please bring business card, headshot or other proof of industry. For more information see our website at www.tomastertheart.com.
The Mountaintop - Court Theatre, 5535 S Ellis Ave, is offering $10 rush tickets starting one hour before performances to industry professionals to all performances through October 13th. Offer is subject to rush ticket availability and is limited to one per industry member with proof of industry. Please call the box office the day of the performance to check availability.
Ballet West: Mixed Rep featuring The Lottery, Rubies, pas de deux from Diamonds, and world premiere Presto - Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Congress Parkway, is offering half-priced industry tickets in Sections IV ($26.50), III ($32.50), and II ($38) on October 6 at 3PM. Use code INDUSTRY. Tickets available online at AuditoriumTheatre.org, by calling (800) 982-2787, or at the box office at 50 E Congress Pkwy.
To Master the Art by William Brown and Doug Frew - Chicago Commercial Collective and TimeLine Theatre at the Broadway Playhouse, 175 E. Chestnut, are happy to offer $25 industry tickets to all performances Tuesday - Sunday through October 20. Industry tickets are available at the box office each night, one hour prior to showtime. Please bring business card, headshot or other proof of industry. For more information see our website at www.tomastertheart.com.
Thursday, September 12, 2013
Gorilla Tango Theatre seeking shows for November/December
Gorilla Tango Bucktown (now under new management) is actively seeking shows for Nov/Dec 2013. We provide the means to produce your show sustainably as well as the infrastructure you need (audition/rehearsal space, performance space, box office, basic marketing) so that you can focus on your project. Staff on-site every day 10 am - 11 pm; weekend primetime slots available as well as off-night. Contact Gwen at artistswanted@gorillatango.com or call 773.598.4549 for more info.
Network of Ensemble Theatres Travel and Exchange Grants
The guidelines and application dates are now available for the NET/TEN grants.
TRAVEL GRANTS
Travel Grants (formerly Seed Grants) support activities to initiate new relationships or further existing relationships.
-Grants range from $300 to $2,000;
-Activities may take place in U.S. or internationally;
-Awarded twice a year;
-Open to Ensembles, Affliliates, Individuals, Students.
Fall Travel Grants Due - October 16th
Spring Travel Grants Due - April 16th
COMPLETE GUIDELINES, ELIGIBILITY, CRITERIA
EXCHANGE GRANTS
Build on and deepen existing relationships through shared activity and peer-to-peer learning.
-Grants range from $3,000 to $10,000, and require a 1:1 match;
-Activities must occur in U.S.;
-Awarded once a year;
-Open to Ensembles.
Intent to Apply for Exchange Grants Due - December 18th
Exchange Grants Due - February 5th
COMPLETE GUIDELINES, ELIGIBILITY, CRITERIA
TRAVEL GRANTS
Travel Grants (formerly Seed Grants) support activities to initiate new relationships or further existing relationships.
-Grants range from $300 to $2,000;
-Activities may take place in U.S. or internationally;
-Awarded twice a year;
-Open to Ensembles, Affliliates, Individuals, Students.
Fall Travel Grants Due - October 16th
Spring Travel Grants Due - April 16th
COMPLETE GUIDELINES, ELIGIBILITY, CRITERIA
EXCHANGE GRANTS
Build on and deepen existing relationships through shared activity and peer-to-peer learning.
-Grants range from $3,000 to $10,000, and require a 1:1 match;
-Activities must occur in U.S.;
-Awarded once a year;
-Open to Ensembles.
Intent to Apply for Exchange Grants Due - December 18th
Exchange Grants Due - February 5th
COMPLETE GUIDELINES, ELIGIBILITY, CRITERIA
Space Availability at the Cornservatory
Cornservatory--located at 4210 N Lincoln Avenue in North Center--has rental opportunities available this fall including prime time (Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm) slots in November. Looking for a space for your next production? Email cornservatoryrentals@gmail.com for more information.
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Industry Ticket Offers
Double Trouble - Porchlight Music Theatre, 1225 W. Belmont is offering $10 industry tickets on Sunday, September 15 - 2pm. Call the Stage 773 box office at 773-327-5252 and use the code PMTINDUSTRY. Offer only valid over the phone or in person. Offer is not valid in conjunction with any other offers or existing orders. Subject to availability. Proof of industry must be presented at time of pick up or purchase.
Sweet Child of Mine - The Neo-Futurists, 5153 N. Ashland Ave. are offering $5 tickets to any performance September 12 - 14 with the code Industry. For tickets and more information visit www.neofuturists.org.
4000 Miles - Northlight Theatre, 9501 Skokie Blvd, is offering $15 tickets for industry professionals for performances Sep 13-22 (excluding Opening). Reserve at 847.673.6300, proof of industry requested upon ticket pickup.
The Last Hand - Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N. Southport Ave. is offering complimentary tickets on Friday, Sept. 13 and Sept. 20 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 14 and 21 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 15 and 22 at 2 p.m. Mention LEAGUE and include your name, preferred date, phone number and number of tickets in your email to LastHand@shoutchicago.com. Maximum number of tickets is four. Tickets based on availability.
Northanger Abbey - Remy Bumppo Theatre at the Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N. Lincoln is offering $15 industry tickets are available for all preview performances (Oct. 2 – Oct. 6), all Friday evenings (last one November 8), and Thursday, matinee Oct. 24. Use the codeword Industry at www.remybumppo.org or at 773-404-7336.
Sweet Child of Mine - The Neo-Futurists, 5153 N. Ashland Ave. are offering $5 tickets to any performance September 12 - 14 with the code Industry. For tickets and more information visit www.neofuturists.org.
4000 Miles - Northlight Theatre, 9501 Skokie Blvd, is offering $15 tickets for industry professionals for performances Sep 13-22 (excluding Opening). Reserve at 847.673.6300, proof of industry requested upon ticket pickup.
The Last Hand - Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N. Southport Ave. is offering complimentary tickets on Friday, Sept. 13 and Sept. 20 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 14 and 21 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 15 and 22 at 2 p.m. Mention LEAGUE and include your name, preferred date, phone number and number of tickets in your email to LastHand@shoutchicago.com. Maximum number of tickets is four. Tickets based on availability.
Northanger Abbey - Remy Bumppo Theatre at the Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N. Lincoln is offering $15 industry tickets are available for all preview performances (Oct. 2 – Oct. 6), all Friday evenings (last one November 8), and Thursday, matinee Oct. 24. Use the codeword Industry at www.remybumppo.org or at 773-404-7336.
Thursday, September 5, 2013
Space Available at the Athenaeum Theatre
Athenaeum Theatre has a four week window available for
rent in Studio Two (81 seats) October 7- November 3. 81 seat black box theatre with full service
box office, bar, lighting & sound package included. For information, contact Jeff DeLong at 773-935-6860 x304.
Wednesday, September 4, 2013
Celebrating Bernie Sahlins
Chicago Shakespeare Theater and The Second City invite you to celebrate the magical life of
BERNIE SAHLINS
Monday, September 30, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. Reception following
Location: Chicago Shakespeare Theater on Navy Pier
800 E. Grand Ave. | Chicago, IL 60611
To RSVP, click here or call the CST Media Office at 312.667.4968 by Wednesday, September 25, 2013.
Stockyards Theatre Project Seeking Play for Keeps Workshop Participants
Play for Keeps was launched in 2006, Stockyards Theatre Projects’ Play for Keeps continues to fulfill the Stockyards mission to give volume to the voices of women by creating positive, substantial roles in plays for female performers.
How the workshop operates?
• The meetings would take place every other week
• The meetings would begin at 4:00pm and run until 6:00pm.
• Each workshop participants can bring in material and have their work read for the group. Followed by helpful, constructive suggestions offered to assist the writer in honing the piece.
• At the end of the workshop there will be a public reading on November 3 at 7:00pm at Unity Lutheran (where the workshop is being held). The reading will include the works that have been created during workshop.
Who can participate?
• Play for Keeps is open to new and experienced writers developing new works. Or if you’ve gotten stuck on a project and would like to move it forward.
Materials needed?
• Pen and paper for in class exercises
• If you want to have material read in the workshop you will need to bring in enough typewritten copies for the actors needed for the piece.
The web page - www.stockyardstheatreproject.org
WHERE: Unity Lutheran Church 1212 W. Balmoral Avenue, Chicago, IL 60640 (North of Foster and West of Broadway)
TIME: 4-6PM
DATE:
SUNDAYS September 15 and 29, October 13 and 27
November 3 at 7:00pm - Staged reading of Play for Keeps material Unity Lutheran Church in the Community Hall
• The meetings would take place every other week
• The meetings would begin at 4:00pm and run until 6:00pm.
• Each workshop participants can bring in material and have their work read for the group. Followed by helpful, constructive suggestions offered to assist the writer in honing the piece.
• At the end of the workshop there will be a public reading on November 3 at 7:00pm at Unity Lutheran (where the workshop is being held). The reading will include the works that have been created during workshop.
Who can participate?
• Play for Keeps is open to new and experienced writers developing new works. Or if you’ve gotten stuck on a project and would like to move it forward.
Materials needed?
• Pen and paper for in class exercises
• If you want to have material read in the workshop you will need to bring in enough typewritten copies for the actors needed for the piece.
The web page - www.stockyardstheatreproject.org
WHERE: Unity Lutheran Church 1212 W. Balmoral Avenue, Chicago, IL 60640 (North of Foster and West of Broadway)
TIME: 4-6PM
DATE:
SUNDAYS September 15 and 29, October 13 and 27
November 3 at 7:00pm - Staged reading of Play for Keeps material Unity Lutheran Church in the Community Hall
Space Available for Timeshare or Rental at Collaboraction in the Flat Iron Arts Building
Collaboraction has a new 20x20 studio in the Flat Iron Arts Building in Wicker Park available for rent! Ideally we'd like to partner with a company for a longer-term monthly timeshare, but we also accept short-term rentals. The space is bright and well-lit, perfect for use as an office, classroom, photo studio, or rehearsal space. Free wifi and hvac included with all rentals, and a limited number of items may be stored long-term. For more information, including rental rates, tech specs, and contract details please email us at info@collaboraction.org or call 312-226-9633.
Hubris Productions Costume Sale
Hubris Productions presents
Muffy Fishbasket’s Fabulous Frock Sale (and other costume stuff too)
Hubris Productions is looking for two other theater companies to join us in cleaning out your costumes and accessories and make some money for your upcoming season
Date October 5th
Place: The Call 1547 W Bryn Mawr (between Clark St & Ashland Ave) Chicago, IL 60660
Time: Load in- 3pm Sale 4-9pm
Cost: Because this is the first event like this for Hubris Productions there will be no cost to sell at this event. We will charge the people coming to buy 5 dollars to come to the event
Please email Jacob@hubrisproductions.com if you are interested in being involved
Date October 5th
Place: The Call 1547 W Bryn Mawr (between Clark St & Ashland Ave) Chicago, IL 60660
Time: Load in- 3pm Sale 4-9pm
Cost: Because this is the first event like this for Hubris Productions there will be no cost to sell at this event. We will charge the people coming to buy 5 dollars to come to the event
Please email Jacob@hubrisproductions.com if you are interested in being involved
Industry Ticket Offers
The Birds - Hell in a Handbag Productions at the Berger Park Coach House, 6205 N. Sheridan Rd. is offering a limited amount of $15 industry tickets for their newly added Saturday matinee show, Sept. 14, 3:30pm. Purchase in advance online with code word 'industry'. Bring H/S or resume with you.
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/391879.
Terminus – Interrobang Theatre Project at the Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N Southport Ave., is offering $10 industry tickets for performances September 12-October 6 (excluding 9/14, 15, and 26). Use the code "INDUSTRY2013" in person at the Athenaeum box office, online at www.athenaeumtheatre.org, or by calling 773-935-6875. Proof of industry involvement required to pick up your tickets. Visit www.interrobangtheatreproject.org for more information.
Fall Concert Series -- Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre at Ruth Page Center for the Arts, 1016 N. Dearborn, is offering $15 industry tickets to performances @ 7:30 pm Sept. 14 & 3:00 pm Sept. 15. Tickets available at CerquaRivera.org or by phone @ 312.337.6543. Use code word, "INDUSTRY."
Terminus – Interrobang Theatre Project at the Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N Southport Ave., is offering $10 industry tickets for performances September 12-October 6 (excluding 9/14, 15, and 26). Use the code "INDUSTRY2013" in person at the Athenaeum box office, online at www.athenaeumtheatre.org, or by calling 773-935-6875. Proof of industry involvement required to pick up your tickets. Visit www.interrobangtheatreproject.org for more information.
Fall Concert Series -- Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre at Ruth Page Center for the Arts, 1016 N. Dearborn, is offering $15 industry tickets to performances @ 7:30 pm Sept. 14 & 3:00 pm Sept. 15. Tickets available at CerquaRivera.org or by phone @ 312.337.6543. Use code word, "INDUSTRY."
Thursday, August 29, 2013
The Two Pence Lab: It’s Not A Workshop - It’s A Workout
You Bring: 10 - 15 lines of Shakespeare’s text, Comfy Pants, A Generous Spirit //
Two Pence Brings: A Guided Warmup, Space to Play, Fresh Perspective
NEXT LAB IS: Sunday September 8th 7:30-9:30pm
HOW MUCH: By donation, every time
WHEN: Every Second and Fourth Sunday 7:30-9:30pm
WHO: Anyone interested in their inner Shakespeare
RSVP to Kathryn@twopencetheatre.org
THEN: Show up. or check out: facebook.com/TwoPenceTheatre www.twopencetheatre.org
Two Pence Brings: A Guided Warmup, Space to Play, Fresh Perspective
NEXT LAB IS: Sunday September 8th 7:30-9:30pm
HOW MUCH: By donation, every time
WHEN: Every Second and Fourth Sunday 7:30-9:30pm
WHO: Anyone interested in their inner Shakespeare
RSVP to Kathryn@twopencetheatre.org
THEN: Show up. or check out: facebook.com/TwoPenceTheatre www.twopencetheatre.org
Space Availability at Cornservatory
Cornservatory has prime time, late night Friday and off-night space available November 1 - December 8. Rates from $100 - $220 per performance, discounts on multi-day runs. The theatre is BYOB with 46 seats.
Contact cornproductions@sbcglobal.net for more information.
Monday, August 26, 2013
Industry Ticket Offers
Hank Williams: Lost Highway – American Blues Theater at Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave., is offering a limited number of $10 industry tickets for previews August 30, 31, and September 1. Call 773-404-7336 and mention this offer. Visit www.americanbluestheater.com for more information.
Leading Ladies - Buffalo Theatre Ensemble, Building K Theatre, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. $10 Industry tickets for all performances Sept 5-22. Actor’s tickets are available with headshot and resume and designer tickets are available with business card or resume. Subject to availability. For more information call (630) 942-4000.
Double Trouble: A Musical Tour de Farce! – Porchlight Music Theatre at Stage 773, 1225 W Belmont Ave., in Chicago, is offerin1 $10 industry tickets for previews August 31, September 1 and 2. Call 773-327-5252 or visit the Stage 773 Box Office in person and mention the code PMTINDUSTRY. Visit porchlightmusictheatre.org for more information.
Slowgirl - Steppenwolf Theatre, 1650 N. Halsted, is offering 2-for-1 tickets to performances August 30 through September 1! Use code “14302” online at steppenwolf.org or call Audience Services at 312-335-1650. Tickets must be reserved at least one hour before performance. Subject to availability.
Alice - Nothing Without a Company near Notebaert Nature Museum, 2430 N. Cannon Dr., Chicago, is offering free tickets to performances through September 15. Reservations at NothingWithoutaCompany.org.
The Old Man and The Old Moon – Writers Theatre, 325 Tudor Court, Glencoe, is offering $20 industry tickets to performances September 3rd through 11th. Use the code INDUSTRY online or you may call Audience Services at 847-242-6000. Please bring a headshot, resume, or business card as proof of your involvement in the industry. Subject to availability.
A Raisin in the Sun - TimeLine Theatre, 615 W. Wellington Ave. is offering $22 industry tickets with code INDUSTRY22 (regular prices $35-$48) on Friday 8/30 at 8 pm, Saturday 8/31 at 3 pm, Saturday 8/31 at 8 pm, and Sunday 9/2 at 2 pm. Purchase online (https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/cal/1671; additional fee applies) or phone (773.281.8463 x6)
Death Boogie: A Hip Hop Poetry Musical - Auditorium Theatre Katten/Landau Studio, 425 S. Wabash, is offering special industry tickets for $12 on Sept 5 at 7:30pm and $15 on Sept 6 at 7:30pm and Sept 7 at 8PM. Use code INDUSTRY. Tickets available online at AuditoriumTheatre.org, by calling (800) 982-2787, or at the box office at 50 E Congress Pkwy.
Leading Ladies - Buffalo Theatre Ensemble, Building K Theatre, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. $10 Industry tickets for all performances Sept 5-22. Actor’s tickets are available with headshot and resume and designer tickets are available with business card or resume. Subject to availability. For more information call (630) 942-4000.
Double Trouble: A Musical Tour de Farce! – Porchlight Music Theatre at Stage 773, 1225 W Belmont Ave., in Chicago, is offerin1 $10 industry tickets for previews August 31, September 1 and 2. Call 773-327-5252 or visit the Stage 773 Box Office in person and mention the code PMTINDUSTRY. Visit porchlightmusictheatre.org for more information.
Slowgirl - Steppenwolf Theatre, 1650 N. Halsted, is offering 2-for-1 tickets to performances August 30 through September 1! Use code “14302” online at steppenwolf.org or call Audience Services at 312-335-1650. Tickets must be reserved at least one hour before performance. Subject to availability.
Alice - Nothing Without a Company near Notebaert Nature Museum, 2430 N. Cannon Dr., Chicago, is offering free tickets to performances through September 15. Reservations at NothingWithoutaCompany.org.
The Old Man and The Old Moon – Writers Theatre, 325 Tudor Court, Glencoe, is offering $20 industry tickets to performances September 3rd through 11th. Use the code INDUSTRY online or you may call Audience Services at 847-242-6000. Please bring a headshot, resume, or business card as proof of your involvement in the industry. Subject to availability.
A Raisin in the Sun - TimeLine Theatre, 615 W. Wellington Ave. is offering $22 industry tickets with code INDUSTRY22 (regular prices $35-$48) on Friday 8/30 at 8 pm, Saturday 8/31 at 3 pm, Saturday 8/31 at 8 pm, and Sunday 9/2 at 2 pm. Purchase online (https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/cal/1671; additional fee applies) or phone (773.281.8463 x6)
Death Boogie: A Hip Hop Poetry Musical - Auditorium Theatre Katten/Landau Studio, 425 S. Wabash, is offering special industry tickets for $12 on Sept 5 at 7:30pm and $15 on Sept 6 at 7:30pm and Sept 7 at 8PM. Use code INDUSTRY. Tickets available online at AuditoriumTheatre.org, by calling (800) 982-2787, or at the box office at 50 E Congress Pkwy.
Friday, August 23, 2013
Space Rental Availability at The Chopin Theatre
Location:
Chopin Basement
1543 W Division (at Ashland and Milwaukee)
Near Blue Line and many buses
Free parking at Division and Noble
Capacity:50-100
Performances per week: 6 max
Rent: $10,125 total (approx $1,450/week)
Rental period: November 11-December 29 (not flexible)
Looking for a great location that audiences love going to during a time we know can sell out the venue? The Hypocrites have been offered to move Mikado to another venue. Contact Megan at megan@the-hypocrites.com or 773-525-5991 (email preferred) for more details on the Chopin space and to tell us about your show. Since The Hypocrites are residents in this location, we want to make sure a great show takes our place and we'll want to help you make it successful. Thanks!
Chopin Basement
1543 W Division (at Ashland and Milwaukee)
Near Blue Line and many buses
Free parking at Division and Noble
Capacity:50-100
Performances per week: 6 max
Rent: $10,125 total (approx $1,450/week)
Rental period: November 11-December 29 (not flexible)
Looking for a great location that audiences love going to during a time we know can sell out the venue? The Hypocrites have been offered to move Mikado to another venue. Contact Megan at megan@the-hypocrites.com or 773-525-5991 (email preferred) for more details on the Chopin space and to tell us about your show. Since The Hypocrites are residents in this location, we want to make sure a great show takes our place and we'll want to help you make it successful. Thanks!
Thursday, August 22, 2013
Call for Nominations - League of Chicago Theatres Board of Directors
The League of Chicago Theatres is now accepting nominations to fill upcoming vacancies on its Board of Directors. Nominees may be from any voting budget category theatre or a civic representative. Theater representatives must be from theaters that are full voting members of the League. Board members serve for 3 year terms.
Board Member Responsibilities
The role of the League is to promote, support and advocate for Chicago theater. As a board member, you are part of a dynamic team that will help guide the programs and priorities of the League. The board meets six times per year. Board members are expected to make meaningful and appropriate personal contributions to the board and its programs and are also expected to demonstrate leadership in encouraging member participation in League programs year-round.
Nomination Requirements
If you would like to nominate someone or be considered for League board membership, please submit a letter of intent that includes interest and qualifications, a current resume, and a two to three paragraph bio. Send nominations to: League of Chicago Theatres, Attn: Nominating Committee, 17 N. Wabash, Suite 520, Chicago, IL 60602, via fax at 312-922-7202, or via email at info@chicagoplays.com by 5:00 PM on Monday, September 9, 2013.
What Happens Next?
The League has assembled a Nominating Committee that is representative of the diversity of the membership, including Board members from theatres of varying sizes. The Nominating Committee will consider all nominations for Board vacancies and present a slate of candidates to the membership for review. The slate of candidates, along with their qualifications and biographies, will also be emailed to all members.
Election Night Results:
The membership will vote on the slate at the Annual Meeting of the Membership scheduled for October 21, 2013.
Board Member Responsibilities
The role of the League is to promote, support and advocate for Chicago theater. As a board member, you are part of a dynamic team that will help guide the programs and priorities of the League. The board meets six times per year. Board members are expected to make meaningful and appropriate personal contributions to the board and its programs and are also expected to demonstrate leadership in encouraging member participation in League programs year-round.
Nomination Requirements
If you would like to nominate someone or be considered for League board membership, please submit a letter of intent that includes interest and qualifications, a current resume, and a two to three paragraph bio. Send nominations to: League of Chicago Theatres, Attn: Nominating Committee, 17 N. Wabash, Suite 520, Chicago, IL 60602, via fax at 312-922-7202, or via email at info@chicagoplays.com by 5:00 PM on Monday, September 9, 2013.
What Happens Next?
The League has assembled a Nominating Committee that is representative of the diversity of the membership, including Board members from theatres of varying sizes. The Nominating Committee will consider all nominations for Board vacancies and present a slate of candidates to the membership for review. The slate of candidates, along with their qualifications and biographies, will also be emailed to all members.
Election Night Results:
The membership will vote on the slate at the Annual Meeting of the Membership scheduled for October 21, 2013.
Porchlight Music Theatre Master Class
MAKE ‘EM LAUGH! THE COMEDY SONG MASTER CLASS AND SHOWCASE
WITH DOUBLE TROUBLE AUTHORS & BROADWAY STARS BOB WALTON & JIM WALTON
WITH BECKIE MENZIE AT THE PIANO
Master Class: Saturday, September 14th - 1:30 – 5pm at Porchlight Music Theatre
Showcase Performance: Sunday, September 15th - 7pm, Stage 773hosted by Bob Walton and Jim Walton
Only 12 spaces are available to participate in The Master Class AND The Showcase at $125
Limited spaces are available to audit the Master Class at $25 [$20 with valid student ID] in advance and $30 [$25 with valid student ID] at the door.
Musical comedy masters Bob Walton (Broadway's The Drowsy Chaperone, 42nd Street, Once Upon a Mattress, Show Boat and City of Angels) and Jim Walton (Broadway's The Mystery of Edwin Drood, The Music Man, Sweeney Todd, 42nd Street and as "Franklin Shepard" in the original production of Merrily We Roll Along), authors of Porchlight's Chicago Premiere of Double Trouble: A Musical Tour de Farce offer their first ever Chicago Comedy Song Master Class and Showcase.
If you are looking to polish up or refine that perfect comedy song for your next audition or cabaret, this is the class for you!
With the incomparable Beckie Menzie at the piano, you will get personalized coaching from this dynamic musical comedy duo as well as witnessing the instruction of 11 classmates in mastering the art of delivering comedy music material. The goal of the master class is to to break down the nature of your comedic song, milking the material for all its worth and bringing out your unique comedic potential. Additionally, each participating student will be featured in performance of their work as part of a Showcase presentation on the set of Double Trouble, hosted by the Walton brothers and accompanied by Beckie Menzie.
If interested in participating in The Master Class and Showcase, please submit all necessary information and materials requested in the form linked below by Friday, August 16th. To be eligible, students must be available for both the Master Class (September 14th - 1:30 – 5pm) and the Showcase (September 15th - 7pm.) In the event that there are more submissions than space in the class, students will be selected by lottery. You will be notified by August 23rd if you have been selected for the class, and, if so, what songs the Walton brothers would you like you to prepare. If you are interested to Audit the Master Class, you may also reserve your seat here. (Audit space is limited so act now).
REGISTER HERE: http://www.porchlightmusictheatre.org/performance-classes
All performance and auditing students will receive ticket discounts to the Chicago premiere of Double Trouble (pending availability).
Tickets to the Make ‘Em Laugh! Showcase - hosted by Bob Walton and Jim Walton, with Beckie Menzie at the piano, Sunday, September 15th - 7pm, Stage 773 are $20 each, here in advance [$15 with valid student ID], $25 each at the door [$20 with valid student ID]
Master Class: Saturday, September 14th - 1:30 – 5pm at Porchlight Music Theatre
Showcase Performance: Sunday, September 15th - 7pm, Stage 773hosted by Bob Walton and Jim Walton
Only 12 spaces are available to participate in The Master Class AND The Showcase at $125
Limited spaces are available to audit the Master Class at $25 [$20 with valid student ID] in advance and $30 [$25 with valid student ID] at the door.
Musical comedy masters Bob Walton (Broadway's The Drowsy Chaperone, 42nd Street, Once Upon a Mattress, Show Boat and City of Angels) and Jim Walton (Broadway's The Mystery of Edwin Drood, The Music Man, Sweeney Todd, 42nd Street and as "Franklin Shepard" in the original production of Merrily We Roll Along), authors of Porchlight's Chicago Premiere of Double Trouble: A Musical Tour de Farce offer their first ever Chicago Comedy Song Master Class and Showcase.
If you are looking to polish up or refine that perfect comedy song for your next audition or cabaret, this is the class for you!
With the incomparable Beckie Menzie at the piano, you will get personalized coaching from this dynamic musical comedy duo as well as witnessing the instruction of 11 classmates in mastering the art of delivering comedy music material. The goal of the master class is to to break down the nature of your comedic song, milking the material for all its worth and bringing out your unique comedic potential. Additionally, each participating student will be featured in performance of their work as part of a Showcase presentation on the set of Double Trouble, hosted by the Walton brothers and accompanied by Beckie Menzie.
If interested in participating in The Master Class and Showcase, please submit all necessary information and materials requested in the form linked below by Friday, August 16th. To be eligible, students must be available for both the Master Class (September 14th - 1:30 – 5pm) and the Showcase (September 15th - 7pm.) In the event that there are more submissions than space in the class, students will be selected by lottery. You will be notified by August 23rd if you have been selected for the class, and, if so, what songs the Walton brothers would you like you to prepare. If you are interested to Audit the Master Class, you may also reserve your seat here. (Audit space is limited so act now).
REGISTER HERE: http://www.porchlightmusictheatre.org/performance-classes
All performance and auditing students will receive ticket discounts to the Chicago premiere of Double Trouble (pending availability).
Tickets to the Make ‘Em Laugh! Showcase - hosted by Bob Walton and Jim Walton, with Beckie Menzie at the piano, Sunday, September 15th - 7pm, Stage 773 are $20 each, here in advance [$15 with valid student ID], $25 each at the door [$20 with valid student ID]
Thursday, August 15, 2013
Liz Lerman's Critical Response Process Workshop
Tuesday, August 27 from 6 - 9 p.m.
In association with Columbia College Chicago
916 S. Wabash, Room 214.
This workshop is FREE to League members, but space is very limited. RSVP to ben@chicagoplays.com.
If you are curious about opening up communication about art-making, and want practice in a process that will inform your creative work and enhance your conversations about artistic works and processes then join us for this special workshop.
Liz Lerman's Critical Response Process advances the development of artistic works-in-progress through a four-step, facilitated dialogue between artists, peers, and audiences. In use for over 20 years, the Process has been enthusiastically embraced by artists, educators, and administrators at theater companies, dance centers, orchestras, museums and universities. The Process has opened new awareness and capabilities for deeper dialogue and learning between artists and audiences, teachers and students. Any combination of people who communicate about creative endeavors can benefit from the Critical Response Process.
The originator of the process, choreographer Liz Lerman will introduce the Process and demonstrate its application to real works-in-progress. Through a lively series of exercises they will illuminate its inner workings, core principles, and diverse uses.
In association with Columbia College Chicago
916 S. Wabash, Room 214.
This workshop is FREE to League members, but space is very limited. RSVP to ben@chicagoplays.com.
If you are curious about opening up communication about art-making, and want practice in a process that will inform your creative work and enhance your conversations about artistic works and processes then join us for this special workshop.
Liz Lerman's Critical Response Process advances the development of artistic works-in-progress through a four-step, facilitated dialogue between artists, peers, and audiences. In use for over 20 years, the Process has been enthusiastically embraced by artists, educators, and administrators at theater companies, dance centers, orchestras, museums and universities. The Process has opened new awareness and capabilities for deeper dialogue and learning between artists and audiences, teachers and students. Any combination of people who communicate about creative endeavors can benefit from the Critical Response Process.
The originator of the process, choreographer Liz Lerman will introduce the Process and demonstrate its application to real works-in-progress. Through a lively series of exercises they will illuminate its inner workings, core principles, and diverse uses.
Industry Ticket Offers
Enchanted April - Idle Muse Theatre Company at Rivendell Theatre, 5779 N. Ridge is offering $10 industry tickets on Thursdays through September 5th. Please mention code INDUSTRY at Rivendell Box Office when purchasing tickets or reserve seats by calling 773-340-9438. For more information, visit http://idlemuse.org/.
Warped - Stage Left Theatre at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont is offering $15 industry tickets for previews on Saturday August 31 at 8pm, Sunday September 1 at 3pm, Wednesday September 4 at 8pm and Thursday, September 5 at 8pm. During the regular run, the industry price is available for the 8pm performances on Thursdays 9/12, 9/19 and 9/26. For tickets call 773-875-9150 and use the code "Kenmore." Visit stagelefttheatre.com for more information.
Big Lake Big City – Lookingglass Theatre in the Water Tower Water Works at 821 N. Michigan Ave, is offering exclusive $10 industry tickets for Big Lake Big City by Keith Huff, Directed by David Schwimmer. Industry tickets are available for this week’s performances (Tuesday – Sunday at 7:30pm, Saturday and Sunday at 3:00pm). Use code SCREWDRIVER when calling 312.337.0665 or visit www.lookingglasstheatre.org to purchase tickets. Discount and seating are subject to availability. Performance is intended for mature audiences.
Slaughterhouse Five - The Theatre of Western Springs, 4384 Hampton Ave in Western Springs is offering a limited number of $10 industry tickets for any of the 10 performances September 5 - 15. Call 708-246-3380 and mention LOCT. Visit http://www.theatreofwesternsprings.com for more information.
Invasion! - Silk Road Rising at the Historic Chicago Temple, 77 W. Washington, is offering $15 industry tickets for Friday, Aug 23 at 8:00pm, Saturday Aug 24 at 4:00 PM. To purchase tickets, follow this link https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/917610/prm/Industry or call the box office at 312-857-1234 x201 and use the code Industry. The code is good for up to two tickets, and the purchaser must provide a headshot and/or resume when picking up tickets.
Warped - Stage Left Theatre at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont is offering $15 industry tickets for previews on Saturday August 31 at 8pm, Sunday September 1 at 3pm, Wednesday September 4 at 8pm and Thursday, September 5 at 8pm. During the regular run, the industry price is available for the 8pm performances on Thursdays 9/12, 9/19 and 9/26. For tickets call 773-875-9150 and use the code "Kenmore." Visit stagelefttheatre.com for more information.
Big Lake Big City – Lookingglass Theatre in the Water Tower Water Works at 821 N. Michigan Ave, is offering exclusive $10 industry tickets for Big Lake Big City by Keith Huff, Directed by David Schwimmer. Industry tickets are available for this week’s performances (Tuesday – Sunday at 7:30pm, Saturday and Sunday at 3:00pm). Use code SCREWDRIVER when calling 312.337.0665 or visit www.lookingglasstheatre.org to purchase tickets. Discount and seating are subject to availability. Performance is intended for mature audiences.
Slaughterhouse Five - The Theatre of Western Springs, 4384 Hampton Ave in Western Springs is offering a limited number of $10 industry tickets for any of the 10 performances September 5 - 15. Call 708-246-3380 and mention LOCT. Visit http://www.theatreofwesternsprings.com for more information.
Invasion! - Silk Road Rising at the Historic Chicago Temple, 77 W. Washington, is offering $15 industry tickets for Friday, Aug 23 at 8:00pm, Saturday Aug 24 at 4:00 PM. To purchase tickets, follow this link https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/917610/prm/Industry or call the box office at 312-857-1234 x201 and use the code Industry. The code is good for up to two tickets, and the purchaser must provide a headshot and/or resume when picking up tickets.
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