Late-Summer Performance Space Available at Vittum Theater

Space is filling up quickly, but there are still prime-time spots available for rent this August and September.

• 299 seats
• Air conditioned
• Online ticketing
• Box office and front of house staff
• State of the art technology
• Complete lighting, sound, and projection systems available.
• Handicap accessibility
• More: http://www.adventurestage.org/pages/rent_vittum_theater/48.php

Please contact Brandon Campbell at 773.969.5572 for rates and inquiries.

HR and the Arts Roundtable: Hiring and On Boarding

Monday, August 5, 6 - 7:30 p.m.
League of Chicago Theatres offices, 17 N. Wabash, Suite 520
Let's face it. Attracting and recruiting top talent is tough in an industry where the pay is low or, in some cases, non-existent. In this interactive workshop, Allison Cain, Managing Director of Lifeline Theatre (former HR professional for PriceWaterhouseCoopers, Watson Wyatt and the Freemen Company), will share recruiting and on boarding tools and encourage participants to share their best practices and experiences. When you sign up, please feel free to provide questions about this process that you would like to see addressed or any general HR questions you may have. This event is FREE for League members but space is limited! RSVP to ben@chicagoplays.com.

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 July 14th 7:30-9:30pm
HOW MUCH: By donation, every time
WHEN: Every Second and Fourth Sunday July 14th 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

Industry Ticket Offers

Mahal  - Bailiwick Chicago at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont Ave., is offering $20 tickets on industry nights 7/1 and 7/15 at 7:30 PM. Industry tickets are available online, by phone, or at the 773 box office using the code "INDUSTRY" Just go to http://bit.ly/MahalTix for tickets.

Revels, Mutherf***ers! A Tarantino/Shakespeare Mashup - Two Pence Theatre at Catalyst Ranch, 656 W. Randolph St. Two Pence parties for money just once a year, so we can bring you the most fun, the most nosh, the most intense Tarantino/Shakespeare mashup party you'll go to all year. We f***ckin' promise! Your Industry Ninja Ticket includes * all-you-can-nosh * first drink free * chances to win a wide and amazing variety of Bride-worthy raffle packages * themed live photo booth * Twist Dance Contest! and featuring a pop-up staged selection of the original parody "The Merry Dogs of Reservoir" by Alicia Queen Directed by Two Pence Artistic Director Tom Wells
THE FACTS:
What: A fundraising celebration with Two Pence Theatre!
When:Sunday July 7th // Doors open at 6:30p 
How Much: $60 Advance // $65 At the door Special industry discounts always! Attire:Feeling Casual? Fine by us! But comes as your favorite Tarantino character and be entered to win our badass door prize!

Theatre Equipment for Donation

Looking to donate some old theater equipment. There are 2 stage lights and 2 sound boards. Interested folks should call Jenn at: 773-544-4252. Must be picked up in Albany Park before Tuesday, June 25.

Call for Proposals for Chicago Artists Month

The 18th annual Chicago Artists Month (CAM) is a marketing initiative of the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) that showcases the work of Chicago’s independent artists and arts organizations; highlights arts activity in Chicago neighborhoods; drives tourism; encourages collaboration and provides opportunities for creative expression and education for Chicagoans and visitors alike. Last year over 250 events were part of Chicago Artists Month, reaching an audience of over 100,000. CAM is a great way to diversity your audience and embark on new collaborations.

CAM is an open call that welcomes event submissions that:
+ Feature one or more Chicago-based artists
+ Take place in October at a public venue in Chicago
+ Event categories include: Exhibition, Performance, Open Studio, Art Walk, and Learning/Making

Events in any neighborhood in the City of Chicago are eligible to be part of CAM, but dedicated curators will be focused in these CAM 2013 Featured Neighborhoods on these weekends:
+ Edgewater / Uptown - Sept. 28-29
+ Portage Park -  Oct. 4-6
+ South Chicago / South Shore-  Oct 11-13
+ Pilsen - Oct 18-20
+ East Garfield Park -  Oct 24-26

Applicants are responsible for securing their own venues.

Proposals are accepted online at www.chicagoartistsmonth.org. Deadline for applications is 5pm, July 15, 2013

Selected proposals will be part of a robust marketing effort by DCASE in print, online and social media.

Questions? Email Barbara.koenen@cityofchicago.org.

Industry Ticket Offers

Belleville - Steppenwolf Theatre, 1650 N. Halsted, is offering $15 tickets for performances June 27 through July 14. Excludes Saturday nights. Use code “13964” online at www.steppenwolf.org/Plays-Events/productions/index.aspx?id=566 or call Audience Services at 312-335-1650. Tickets must be reserved at least one hour before performance. Subject to availability.

Thirty Three and 1/3 - City Lit Theater  at The Cliff Dwellers Club, 200 S. Michigan Ave, is offering $35 industry tickets to their benefit on June 26. Reception beginning at 5:30pm, music at 7:00pm, dessert and raffle at 8:00pm. Cash bar, Business attire. Discounted Parking in lot of southwest corner of Adams and Wabash Raffle tickets for $5 or get a deal: 5 tickets for $20.  Industry tickets for this exciting time are $35; call our box office at 773-293-3682 to reserve yours soon.

The Pride - About Face Theatre at Victory Gardens Biograph Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Ave. is offering $7 off tickets to performances through June 23.  Use promo code THEPRIDE7 to get $7 off your tickets this weekend only. Houses are starting to sell out for the rest of the run, so purchase your tickets today!
 

OMPF Community Dialogue and Consensus Building Event

On Sunday June 16th from 1-4PM at the Victory Gardens Theater rehearsal studio, One-Minute Play Festival Producing Artistic Director Dominic D'Andrea along with Victory Gardens' Geoffrey Jackson Scott will offer a one day dialogue and consensus building workshop exploring the questions: Who Are We? What is our relationship to each other? To our work? To the city that we live in? This active workshop will use conventions like story circles, open space technology, visual representations, and other activities to create conditions for dialogue, active listening, and the identification of assets and actions. The session is free, open to all OMPF artists, and the wider public. Space is limited to 40 participants, so sign up asap to RSVP to Carmen at RSVP2@victorygardens.org.

Chicago Theatre Retreat Cottage

Beginning in fall 2013, The League of Chicago Theatres will provide a cottage in Michigan Harbor Country (70 miles from Chicago) for a select number of Chicago theatre companies to escape the city for a weekend company retreat. The cottage will provide theatres an ideal environment for relaxation, dedicated work, big-picture conversations, and group companionship. The retreat will encourage company growth through focused reflection and strategic planning for the future.

The beautiful 4 bedroom Michigan cottage is only a mile from Lake Michigan, and includes a large deck with two eating areas and a hot tub, a screened in porch and comfy kitchen, dining room and living room with fireplace. A perfect place to come and think, get creative, and rest. The retreat cottage is generously provided by Chicago theatre artist and educator Susan Padveen.

Any Chicago area theatre company that is a member of the League of Chicago Theatres is eligible to apply for this unique opportunity. A maximum number of 8 people are able to stay at the cottage. Only a couple of companies will be selected, and each will be asked to complete a short report following their stay. To apply please complete and return the attached application no later than July 15, 2013. Contact ben@chicagoplays.com with any questions or concerns.

Call for Speakers/Topics for Chicago Theatre (Un) Conference

August 16-18 at Theater Wit
The fourth annual Chicago Theater (Un)Conference is back, a joint effort between the League of Chicago Theatres and Theater Wit. A full weekend structured to maximize conversation and exploration more than presentation self-generated from the Chicago Theater Community. We're mixing it up this year with a new format designed to create new ideas and work those ideas back into the community. You can suggest a topic and we'll find someone to talk meaningfully about it, or even better, why not volunteer to run a session and attend the conference for free? We want to hear from you about your ideas and questions for new work, audience engagement, playwright relations, venues, programming, outreach, benefits, dance, puppetry, accounting, legal issues, direction, design, community outreach. What new ideas are you toying around with? Looking to expand into? Experimented with in the last year? Click on the links and we'll get started.

Free Materials from EcoSet Consulting

EcoSet Consulting is a company who places leftover set dressing & art department materials from film and commercial productions back into the community. If you are, or know of, a local artist, small business owner, or individual who would benefit from these items, we'd be happy to consider them if the right match. Ideally, we'd like to donate to theaters or local non-profits but we are always open to other groups. The priority is to save these items from landfill! A lot of great set pieces will be available this Monday, June 17th early afternoon.

1) Soffit build: (see photo)
Curved back wall: 2' x 40' Truss: 8' x 45' x 2' (high)
It is skinned with luan and muslin that has been painted and held together mainly with staples--no glue.

2) Carpet: 55 yards grey with a dark green edge on one side. This was actually 2 different rolls that form the stripe.

3) Wood grain table with 2 wood grain round stools that fit underneath

4) Floor protector (will find out if it is cardboard layout board or plastic sheets)

5) Possible wood grain locker builds

6) Kitchenette cabinets and sink. (see photo)

Please indicate if you can bring:
-Enough labor to load
-Proper tools and securing mechanisms
-An appropriate vehicle to haul your items away from set.

Finally it is helpful if you are FLEXIBLE on plans since we are at the mercy of production’s schedule--things change on a dime and is out of our control, so please be prepared. Thank you for helping us keep these materials out of landfill!

If interested, please contact Amy at EcoSet Consulting at donations@ecosetconsulting.com

Industry Ticket Offers

Big Lake Big City – Lookingglass Theatre in the Water Tower Water Works at 821 N. Michigan Ave, is offering exclusive $15 industry tickets for Wednesday, June 19th at 7:30pm only. Use code FIRSTNIGHT 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.

Smudge - Ka-Tet Theatre Company at the Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N Southport, is offering $15 industry tickets to ALL PERFORMANCES. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 7:30pm, Sunday at 2:30pm with special industry performance on Monday June 17. Show runs through June 23. Mention code INDUSTRY at the door or select INDUSTRY ticket level while purchasing tickets online through athenaeumtheatre.org or by calling 773.935.6875. Tickets based on availability.

Speech & Debate – American Theater Company, 1909 W. Byron, is offering $10 industry tickets for performances Friday June 14 at 8pm. Available in-person at the box office starting at 7pm. For more information, please call audience services at 773-409-4125.

Tartuffe - Court Theatre, 5535 S Ellis Ave, is offering $10 rush tickets starting one hour before performances to industry professionals to all performances through July 14th. Offer is subject to rush ticket availability and is limited to one per industry member with proof of industry. Call the Box Office to inquire at 773-753-4472

September Space Availability at National Pastime Theater

National Pastime Theater has a prime time September space slot available. Contact Laurence at nationalpastime@sbcglobal.net for more information.

Industry Ticket Offers

Kate's Dates – Waltzing Mechanics at the Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N. Lincoln, are offering $15 industry tickets for all performances, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 5 p.m. through July 14. Call 773-404-7336 and request industry tickets. Visit waltzingmechanics.org for more information.

EL Stories – Waltzing Mechanics at the Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N. Lincoln, are offering $10 industry tickets for all performances, Saturday nights at 11 p.m. in an open run. Call 773-404-7336 and request industry tickets. Visit waltzingmechanics.org for more information.

Head of Passes - Steppenwolf Theatre, 1650 N. Halsted, is offering  $15 tickets for final performances through Sunday, June 9! Use code “12880” 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.

Progressive Event - Victory Gardens Biograph Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Ave.is offering $25 tickets for artists and arts administrators to their Progressive Benefit on June 14. Come and explore the transformed Victory Gardens Theater and experience live music, food, drinks, and specially curated performances throughout the building.  For tickets: Please contact Brittany Barnes at bbarnes@victorygardens.org with the code ARTIST along with your name, number of tickets and phone number to process your registration. To learn more about this event, visit http://victorygardens.org/support/progressive.php. If you have any questions or need further information call please call 773-328-2146.

Summer Performance Space Availability at Profiles Theatre Alley Stage

Profiles Theatre has a great last minute opening for rental of their Alley Stage, 4147 N. Broadway, at an incredible price for June/July/August. 65 seats, lights, sound, air conditioning and tech included. Call 773-549-1815 for more information.