Industry Ticket Offers

The Gilded Age, a Tale of Today - City Lit Theater, at 1020 West Bryn Mawr in the historic Edgewater Presbyterian Church, is offering $15 industry tickets for performances from January 8 through February 21. Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 and Sundays at 3PM. Also Thursdays January 11 & 18 at 7:30. For tickets go to www.citylit.org and use the code INDUSTRY. Or phone 773-293-3682 and mention INDUSTRY.

Rehearsal Space Availability with Compass Creative Dramatics

Compass Creative Dramatics offers our rehearsal studio at 4001 N. Ravenswood Ave Suite 110 Chicago, IL in for all your rehearsal and meeting space needs!

Amenities
• 350 square feet (15' x 24')
• ground Level
• 24-hour rental availability
• online booking
• multiple payment options
• wireless internet
• optional tables and chairs
• mini-fridge, coffee pot, teapot, microwave, and Brita water pitcher
• loading dock availability

Location
4001 N. Ravenswood Ave Suite 110 corner of Ravenswood Ave & Irving Park
Free street parking
Steps from Irving Park Brown Line and #80 Irving Park Bus

Also:
5 min walk from #9 Ashland Bus
12 min walk from #22 Clark Bus
20 min walk from Ravenswood Metra Station
8 min walk from Metra to Damen Brown Line + 11 min train ride to Irving Park

Pricing
$12/hour - 2 hour min with 30 min increments after minimum. or Check out our long-term rental options:
$10/hr
20 hours or more*
ongoing dates (i.e. weekly improv rehearsal, monthly meetings, etc) minimum 4 dates with two hour min each date.*

For more information or to Reserve: visit: http://www.ccdramatics.com/rentals.html or call: 847.461.3375

Industry Ticket Offers

Gotta Dance – Bank of America Theatre, 18 W. Monroe, is offering $25 industry rush tickets to performances during the run through January 17, 2016 to the Pre-Broadway World Premiere musical comedy. Tickets can be purchased day-of-show at the box office with valid ID (Limit 2 per person). For more information visit BroadwayInChicago.com.

Marketing for New (or Non) Marketers

Monday, January 25, 6-8PM
League of Chicago Theatres offices, 17 N. Wabash, Suite 520
At many small arts companies, the task of promoting a show falls to Artistic or Managing Directors, Box Office Managers, Company Managers, or other administrative staff. Come learn from your colleagues as we tackle basic marketing questions and strategies in a roundtable setting. Stemming from two years managing the Cooperative Advertising program, Mariaelena Morales, the League’s Audience Development Manager, will moderate a workshop covering data collection, targeted advertising, budgeting, and more. This workshop is intended for companies without a dedicated Marketing Department, or for emerging professionals new to the field.
This event is FREE for League members but space is limited.
Click here to RSVP.

Space Availability at Collaboraction

Book now for 50% off Rehearsal and Performance Space at Collaboraction Theatre Company in December 22 - February 28!!

Collaboraction Theatre Company’s facility at 1579 N. Milwaukee Ave features three rooms available for rehearsals or performances at great low rates. Three spaces are available – The Salon, a small cabaret theater, and the Pentagon and Room 300 Black Box Theatres. All spaces are great for rehearsals, auditions, classes, planning meetings and performing!

Call at 312-266-9633 or send an email to Justin Dietzel (justin@collaboraction.org) to learn more!

New Venue Licensing Toolkit

The City of Chicago now offers the Venue Licensing Toolkit - a new resource available at cityofchicago.org/VenueLicensingToolkit for entrepreneurs and organizations interested in presenting music, theater or other entertainment at permanent venues such as cultural centers, theaters, clubs, bars, or movie theaters. Using flowcharts, checklists, quick links to important documents and frequently-asked-questions, the step-by-step roadmap gathers the information from multiple City agencies in one centralized and transparent location and explains the application process to become either a Public Place of Amusement (PPA) or a Performing Arts Venue (PAV). The Venue Licensing Toolkit was coordinated by the Creative Industries-Music team at the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, dedicated to fostering the development of Chicago's non-profit arts sector, independent working artists and for-profit arts businesses.

2016 CityArts Program Grant Application

The CityArts Program provides general operating support to Chicago-based nonprofit arts and culture organizations with annual budgets under $2,000,000 that offer vibrant artistic or cultural programming to the city's residents. This year's grant applications open in January and close in February. Free grant training workshops will be offered at the Chicago Cultural Center:
• Wednesday, January 6, 4-6:30pm
• Friday, January 8, 10am-12:30pm
Workshop registration here. For grant criteria and information, visit chicagoculturalgrants.org.

Industry Ticket Offers

Guys and Dolls –  Light Opera Works at Cahn Auditorium, 600 Emerson in Evanston, is offering half-price industry tickets on December 26 at 2 and 8 pm, December 30 at 2 pm, and January 1 and 2 at 8 pm. For tickets call 847-920-5360 or visit www.LightOperaWorks.com and use coupon code "luck." Tickets must be purchased in advance. No door sales.

Technology for Access: Innovation, Inspiration and Implementation

Thursday, January 28, 2016 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM (CST)
Museum Of Contemporary Art Kanter Meeting Center
220 E. Chicago Avenue
Click here to RSVP

This workshop will explore innovative and inspirational technology being used or considered by cultural organizations to help improve access and inclusion for people with disabilities. From web accessibility to use of apps and emerging assistive technologies, the session will feature a range of potential options for cultural organizations to explore. We will discuss the process of incorporating accessibility with technology, demonstrate some assistive technologies in use, and have an opportunity to share and show off new and upcoming uses of technology for access in cultural spaces.

Panel will include:
• Sina Bahram - President, Prime Access Consulting, Inc.
• Anna Chiaretta Lavatelli - Director of Digital Media, Museum of Contemporary Art
• Susan Chun - Chief Content Officer, Museum of Contemporary Art

Who Should Attend CCAC programs are always free of charge and open to the public. For this program, we recommend:
• mid-level cultural administrators from museums, theaters, zoos, gardens and other cultural spaces
• those who officially (or unofficially) are responsible for accessibility at your organization

Entrance: Use theater lobby entrance, via the street-level doors at the corner of Pearson & Mies van der Rohe (behind Watertower Place.) The Kanter meeting room is located adjacent to the theater lobby.

Parking: Discounted parking ($12 for up to 6 hours) is available for the MCA garage, at 220 E.Chicago Ave. Parking vouchers will be distributed at the program.

Public Transportation: The MCA is located four blocks east of the Chicago El stop on the CTA Red Line. Three CTA bus routes stop in front of the building, #3 King Drive, #10 Museum, and #66 Chicago Ave., and several Michigan Ave. bus routes have stops within 3 blocks west of the building.

Accessibility: The event space is accessible to wheelchair-users and visitors who need to avoid stairs. Open Captioning and Assistive Listening Devices will be available. For further accessibility information or to request additional accommodations, please contact us at least two weeks in advance by email at ChicagoCulturalAccess@gmail.com or by calling Lynn Walsh at 708-921-1980.

Space Availability from ShPIeL at Theater Wit

ShPIeL has space available for a sublet at Theater Wit on Belmont in the Lakeview area. The available time is Dec 21-Jan 3, 2016. We are asking $500 per use with a returnable deposit, but it is negotiable. Please contact David Y. Chack directly at chack@iglou.com.

Moving Sale at Strawdog Theatre

Strawdog Theatre is moving and we have a lot to clear out of our space! Items available include most furniture, costumes, props, scrap lumber, storage cabinets/containers, used sound and lighting equipment. CHEAP prices! To set up an appointment, contact mikemroch@strawdog.org.

Production Availability at Corn Productions

Corn Productions, or the Cornservatory, is located at 4210 N. Lincoln avenue and has availability for from We have availability from March 20th - April 16th.

Corn is easily accessible by the Brown Line and there is ample parking in the neighborhoods. Our main-stage space seats up to 60 persons.

For a tour or more information, please contact Lindsay Bartlett, the Rentals Manager, at cornservatoryrentals@gmail.com. or visit our website at cornservatory.org

Industry Ticket Offer

Thodos Dance Chicago – Sono’s Journy + Mixed Rep – Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Congress Parkway, is offering $20 industry tickets for the January 9 performance . Use code INDUSTRY. Tickets available online at AuditoriumTheatre.org or at the box office at 50 E Congress Pkwy.

The Orchestra - Akvavit Theatre at Rivendell Theatre, 5779 N. Ridge, is offering $10 industry tickets every Thursday and Sunday through January 10. Plus a special industry performance on Monday, January 4 at 8pm. Tickets available at www.theorchestra.brownpapertickets.com or email info@akvavittheatre.org.

25% off Rehearsal and Performance Space at Collaboraction Theatre Company in December and January

Collaboraction Theatre Company’s facility at 1579 N. Milwaukee Ave features three rooms available for rehearsals or performances at great low rates. Three spaces are available – The Salon, a small cabaret theater, and two black box theaters. Since moving into our space, we are proud to have welcomed dozens of small theatre companies to share our space for rehearsals, auditions, classes, planning meetings and more!

All spaces offer individually controlled heat and air and use of our tables and chairs as available. We are also located very close to drug stores, bars, restaurants, etc.

Call at 312-266-9633 or send an email to Jo Cattell (jo@collaboraction.org) to learn more!

Industry Ticket Offers

Beautiful – The Carole King Musical – Oriental Theatre, 24 W. Randolph, is offering a limited number of $25 industry rush tickets to performances during the run through February 21, 2016. Tickets can be purchased day-of-show at the box office with valid ID (Limit 2 per person). For more information visit BroadwayInChicago.com.

Potted Potter: The Unauthorized Harry Experience – A Parody by Dan & Jeff, is offering $25 industry rush tickets to performances during the run through January 3, 2016. Tickets can be purchased day-of-show at the box office with valid ID (Limit 2 per person). For more information visit BroadwayInChicago.com.

It’s a Wonderful Santaland Miracle Nut Cracking Christmas Story… Jews Welcome - Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont Ave. is offering $15 industry tickets through December 27 available at the door for all performances www.stage773.com/holidayshow.

HoliDaze- Step Up Productions at the Athenaeum Theater Chicago, 2936 N. Southport, is offering $15 tickets for all industry professionals. Designated Industry Night is Monday, December 7th. 8pm show. Use code: SPIND to claim your tickets. You are more than welcome to bring your headshot and resume as well.

Fulfillment - American Theater Company, 1909 W. Bryon, is offering $20 industry tickets on Thursday, December 10 at 8pm. Use code SPANK to receive the discount. Available online at atcweb.org or by calling the Box Office at 773.409.4125. This production does include violence, nudity, and sexual content.

Twist Your Dickens - The Second City at the Goodman Theatre, 170 N. Dearborn, is offering $15 tickets for select performances using promo code INDUSTRY* at GoodmanTheatre.org/Twist. Available for the following performances: Friday, December 4 at 8pm, Sunday, December 6 at 7pm, Thursday, December 10 at 7:30pm, Sunday, December 13 at 7pm, Tuesday, December 15 at 7:30pm and Wednesday, December 16 at 7:30pm.

About Face Theatre Offering Special Holiday Rental Rate During December

About Face Theatre is offering a special holiday rate of $10/hr for any space rental during the month of December. This does not apply to any space currently reserved. To inquire about availability, please contact Biz Wells at biz@aboutfacetheatre.com

Richard Cotovsky to Receive 2015 Corona Award

Eclipse Theatre Company will present its Seventh Annual Corona Award to Mary-Arrchie Theatre Co. Artistic Director Richard Cotovsky on December 15, 2015. The Corona Award honors an individual who has played an important role in supporting and nurturing the growth of the Chicago theatre community as well as small- to medium-sized Chicago theatre such as Eclipse.

Actor and playwright Jon Steinhagen will host the evening. Guest speakers slated to appear include Mary-Arrchie Theatre Co. Producing Director Carlo Garcia, Mary-Arrchie ensemble member Rudy Galvan, Stage Left Theatre’s Artistic Director Vance Smith, A Red Orchid Theatre founder Guy Van Swearingen, A Red Orchid’s award-winning playwright and ensemble member Brett Neveu, and award-winning actor and director David Cromer, among others to be announced.

The Seventh Annual Corona Awards will be held on Tuesday, December 15, at the Athenaeum Mainstage Theatre, 2936 N. Southport Ave. in Chicago. Cocktails begin at 6:30 p.m., and the awards ceremony begins at 7:30 p.m. An assortment of light appetizers and cash bar will be offered during the evening as well as a silent auction. Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door, and are available at 312-869-4870 and www.eclipsetheatre.com.

The Corona Award derives its name from the outer atmosphere of the sun most easily seen during a total eclipse, and the Latin root of the word means crown. Past Corona Award recipients include Chicago casting director Jane Alderman, TimeLine Theatre Managing Director Elizabeth K. Auman, former Steppenwolf Associate Artistic Director Erica Daniels, Goodman Theatre Associate Producer Steve Scott, Goodman Artistic Associate Chuck Smith, and League of Chicago Theatres Executive Director Deb Clapp.

2016 Saints Grants Program

The Saints would like to inform theater, dance, and music organizations of the opening of their 2016 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 $7,500 will be considered for projects covering the performance year from June 1, 2016 through May 31, 2017.

The Grant guidelines, application facsimile and FAQ page can now be accessed on the Saints website at www.saintschicago.org in the Grants tab on the left. The actual Grant application will be available by the end of December 2015. Online applications will be accepted between January 1, 2016 and February 29, 2016. This year, the Saints will award $125,000 in Grants.

DCASE Accepting Proposals for 2016 Lake FX Summit + Expo

The Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) is accepting proposals for high quality professional development programming and creative services exhibitors for the 2016 Lake FX Summit + Expo, taking place May 13-15, 2016. Please pass the word to interested colleagues, and please consider proposing a Lake FX program yourself. See our sizzle reel with 2015 highlights, read details below. Deadline extended to December 14, 2015!

Lake FX 2016 will connect, inform and inspire emerging and established producers working in film, music, dance, design, theater, fashion, literary, culinary and the visual arts. The region’s largest FREE conference for artists and creative entrepreneurs, Lake FX will welcome thousands of individuals, businesses and organizations for inspiring keynotes by industry leaders, over 80 informative panel discussions & workshops, networking opportunities as well as performer showcases, an artisan market and resource expo.

The 2016 theme, “I’m In!” invites and challenges all participants to engage their careers and their creative communities.

Application for Lake FX Program Proposals:
Lake FX programs address professional development as well as topical issues and concerns for creative professionals. They can be formatted as Workshops, Panels, Labs, Conversations, Mentor/Coaching, Presentations or How-Tos, but they should focus on professional development and best practices for creative businesses, individuals and/or organizations. Suggested topics include marketing, planning, business development, space/housing, web/technology, branding, finance/fundraising, community-building, sourcing, as well as personal and organizational development. Proposals may address specific creative industries – such as Film, Music, Dance, Design, Literary, Theater, Fashion, Culinary or Visual Arts – in any multi-combination or with a general cross-discipline perspective. Please specify whether your program is Introductory or Advanced level and whether it is 60 or 90 minutes. All Lake FX program presenters are offered a complimentary Expo Exhibitor Booth.

Application for Lake FX Expo Exhibitors:
The Lake FX Expo is the resource fair for local and national businesses and organizations to communicate their services, information, space, equipment or other resources to creative artists and entrepreneurs. Past Expo Exhibitors include funders, professional associations, service organizations, chambers of commerce, space providers, recording studios, schools, attorneys and other professional services. The Lake FX Expo takes place in the Chicago Cultural Center on Friday and Saturday, May 13–14, 10am–5pm, and Exhibitors must be present throughout the entire event. The 2016 Expo Exhibitor Fees are $500 for for-profits and $150 for non-profits, but confirmed Lake FX Program Presenters receive a complimentary Expo Exhibitor Booth.

Please note: This call is not for food vendors, art displays or other goods. This call is only for Exhibitors looking to showcase their resources/services. There will be a separate procedure for Marketplace vendors.

All applications must be received by December 7. Presenters and Exhibitors will be notified in January, 2016.

Questions? LakeFX@cityofchicago.org

Industry Ticket Offers

Agamemnon - Court Theatre, 5535 S Ellis Ave, is offering $10 rush tickets starting one hour before performances to industry professionals for all remaining performances through December 6. BEST AVAILABILITY Thanksgiving Weekend! Just bring proof to the box office and enjoy show!

Burning Bluebeard - The Hypocrites present The Ruffians' production at The Den Theatre's Heath Main Stage, 1329 N. Milwaukee Ave. is offering $18 industry tickets to any performance November 27 through January 10 when you use code industry18. Buy online at www.the-hypocrites.com.

Domesticated - Steppenwolf Theatre, 1650 N. Halsted is offering $30 Tickets to the following evening performances: Previews: Dec 3,4, & 9 and Regular Run: Dec 15, 16, 18, & 20.  Use code 22745 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.

The Lisbon Traviata - Eclipse Theatre at The Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N. Southport Ave. is offering $10 industry tickets to performances on November 27th, 28th and 29th. Tickets can be purchased at the Box Office with code word INDUSTRY. For more details, call 773-935-6875 or visit eclipsetheatre.com.

No More Sad Things - Sideshow Theatre at Victory Garden's Richard Christian Theatre, 2433 N Lincoln Ave, is offering $5 off tickets ($15-$20 tickets) to any performance between November 27th and December 20th with the code INDUSTRY. http://www.sideshowtheatre.org/performances/productions/no-more-sad-things

Treasure Island - Lookingglass Theatre, 821 N. Michigan Ave. is offering $20 industry tickets to the following performances: Dec. 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 10, 11 and 13 at 7:30 p.m. Use code INDUSTRY to receive the discount. Available online at LookingglassTheatre.org or by calling the Box Office at 312.337.0665.

The Brown Paper Box Co Accepting Director Proposals

The Brown Paper Box Co. is accepting director proposals for its Winter 2017 play. All proposals due January 31st, 2016. For more information, visit http://www.brownpaperbox.org/director-proposal.html.

Congo Square Theatre: Owning Our Worth Series - Opportunity

Monday, November 23 at 6:30 p.m.
Black Ensemble Theatre, 4450 N. Clark St. 
Join us for the first of four events during the 2015/2016 season, exploring - Opportunity - from the perspective of women of color as administrators, performers, playwrights and directors in the American Theater Landscape.

Moderator: Award-winning Playwright Lydia R. Diamond
Panelists:
Jackie Taylor – Founder and Executive Director, Black Ensemble Theater
Kristiana Colon - Playwright/Actor/Activist
Sandra Delgado - Founding Ensemble member, Collaboraction
Ilesa Duncan - Artistic Director, Pegasus Theatre Chicago

This event is free with RSVP, space is limited with first come, first served access. Click here to RSVP

Annual Self-Employment in the Arts Conference

February 26th & 27th, 2016
LOCATION: Hilton Hotel - Lisle, Illinois (Chicago suburb)

The Annual Conference is geared towards emerging visual, performing, literary, and media artists. Activities include keynote presentations, artist-led sessions, panel discussions, one-on-one mentoring sessions, round table discussions, and workshops. There are also performances, a juried college art competition, improved idea pitch competition for artists, and late night activity rooms. For educators, there are also sessions and opportunities to share best practices. 

The event is held each year at the end of February and starts around 1 PM on Friday and concludes around 4 PM on Saturday.

For rates, registration, hotel, and scholarship information please click here.

Industry Ticket Offers

Burning Bluebeard - The Hypocrites present The Ruffians' production at The Den Theatre's Heath Main Stage, 1329 N. Milwaukee Ave. is offering $10 industry tickets to any preview performance November 19, 20 & 21 at 8pm when you use code industry10. Buy online at www.the-hypocrites.com.

December Chicago Green Theater Alliance Meeting and Happy Hour

Thursday, December 10, 2015, 3 - 4:30PM
Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N. Lincoln
RSVP today for the the next meeting of the Chicago Green Theatre Alliance! All of the CGTA committees will meet at this time, we'll gather as a full group to hear a guest presenter and report out on projects, and hang out for a happy hour after the meeting to celebrate the successful first year of the CGTA!
Click here to RSVP for the meeting

Marketing and Microbrews

Wednesday, December 9 at 6 - 8PM
Victory Gardens Biograph Theater
2433 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago
Join marketing staff from other Chicago area theatre companies to share and discuss some of the National Arts Marketing Project Conference takeaways! Don't miss out on this opportunity for informal networking and a chance to discuss topics of interest with the group.
This event is FREE for League members. Click here to RSVP.

Spartan Theatre Company is Seeking Script Submissions

Spartan Theatre Company is seeking play submissions for our upcoming staged reading series taking place May through June at the Chicago Cultural Center. We will produce five scripts over five weeks with the goal of selecting one to develop into a full production at the Chicago Fringe Festival 2016. We are interested in one-acts featuring small casts that can be performed in under one hour. All scripts will be given equal consideration but we are particularly interested in projects that can feature women and actors of color. Email submissions to Andy Monson at andy@spartantheatre.org.

Season of Concern World AIDS Day Campaign

Season of Concern is currently working with several theatres coordinating audience solicitation campaigns commemorating World AIDS Day, December 1, 2015.

Season of Concern is the Chicagoland theatre community’s fundraising effort that provides direct relief for those living with HIV/AIDS and other debilitating illnesses or injuries. A majority of the funds used to provide this relief is collected during the holidays. The theatre community has suffered such tremendous loss as of late, and this organization helps those in our community who are in need.

If your theatre company would like to participate in a holiday/World AIDS Day campaign or if you have any questions about the assistance provided by Season of Concern, please contact Scott Duff (Director of Communications and Fundraising Events) at 312-332-0518 or scott@seasonofconcern.org.

Affordable Health Care Info and Enrollment

Learn about Affordable Care Act and get a free Flu Shot
Thursday, November 19, 4–7:30pm
Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St., 5th Floor

RESERVATIONS REQUESTED for Enrollment Appointments, BUT WALK-INS ACCEPTED

Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events encourage you to get A­ffordable or Free Health Coverage through the A­ffordable Care Act (OBAMACARE) and get a free flu shot.

At this free event, people can learn about the Affordable Care Act, meet with a state-certified Enrollment Navigator to sign up for insurance, get a free flu shot and connect with a range of health organizations and services including Health and Disability Advocates, MusiCares, and more. The info session will feature Renata Marinaro, LMSW, National Director of Health Services, The Actors Fund.

Navigators will:
Walk you through the new plans, new prices, and new options
Help you estimate your self-employed or variable income
Give you guidelines for qualifying for free or low-cost insurance

Plus - FREE FLU SHOTS!

RSVP HERE

Chicago Theater Intern Networking Event

Monday, December 14, 2015, 6 - 8PM
Chicago Shakespeare Theater on Navy Pier, 800 E. Grand Ave. 
The Chicago Theatre Intern Networking Event is the only event of its kind to help interns and apprentices make new professional connections and learn from the experience of artists and administrators who are working in the city.Learn what makes Chicago unique from other theatre communities and how can you thrive here and succeed. Breakout groups include: Artistic/Casting, Development/Special Events, Education/Outreach, Literary Management/Dramaturgy, Marketing/PR, Production Management, Stage Management, Theatre Management and Technical/Design. Refreshments will be provided. This event is FREE but space is limited! Click here to RSVP.

Industry Ticket Offers

Magic Tree House: A Night in New Orleans - Emerald City Theatre at the Apollo Theater, 2540 N Lincoln Ave, is offering 2 for 1 industry tickets to Thanksgiving weekend performances on November 27th, 28th and 29th. Tickets can be purchased at the box office or online with the code LEAGUE. For tickets or more information,visit www.emeraldcitytheatre.com.

New Kid - Adventure Stage Chicago, 1012 N Noble, has $10 industry tickets available for the remaining three performances:, Nov 14, 21 @ 4pm, Nov 20 @ 7pm. Use the code INDUSTRY at the box office or at vittumtheater.org.

Angina Pectoris - ShPieL Performing Identity at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. is offering $12 industry tickets to any performance November 19 - January 3, 2016. Tickets at https://www.theaterwit.org/tickets/productions/250/performances#top or call the Theater Wit Box Office at 773.975.8150 and use code INDUSTRY.

Lush Life: The Music of Billy Strayhorn – Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Congress Parkway, is offering $25 industry tickets for the November 21 performance . Use code INDUSTRY. Tickets available online at AuditoriumTheatre.org or at the box office at 50 E Congress Pkwy.

Spill - TimeLine Theatre Company at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont Ave. is offering half-price industry tickets to any Wednesday at 7:30 pm or Saturday at 8 pm performance during the run, plus Tuesday 12/15 at 7:30 pm. 50% OFF regular-price tickets with code INDUSTRY50. http://www.timelinetheatre.com/spill.

Fallen Angels –Remy Bumppo Theatre Company, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave, is offering $15 industry tickets to any Preview performance and any Friday performance through January 10. Please mention the code INDUSTRY when reserving tickets by phone or walk-up. Call 773.404.7336 or visit www.RemyBumppo.org for more information.

That's Weird, Grandma: The Holiday Special - Barrel of Monkeys at the Neo Futurist Theatre, 5153 N Ashland, has $10 industry tickets available for November performances - Mondays at 8PM through November 30. Purchase tickets at www.barrelofmonkeys.org using the code INDUSTRY.

Artemisia Calls For Female-Driven Plays - Deadline Extended to January 15, 2016

Artemisia, A Chicago produces an exciting line-up of feminist plays each and every fall. From open submissions from local, national and international playwrights, six plays are staged as readings by Chicago’s outstanding pool of professional talent. Playwrights get a great opportunity to further develop their work, and to have their play selected by Artemisia’s audience for full production during an upcoming theatre season. The deadline for submission is extended to January 15, 2016. Visit artemisitheatre.org for full submission guidelines and to submit your play.

foolsFURY Factory festival Seeking Applications

Every other year foolsFURY produces the FURY Factory festival of ensemble theater – an electrifying gathering of collaborative theater makers from around the country. Events include performances of stellar new works, our Raw Materials works in progress series, workshops, multidisciplinary convenings and conversations, and countless opportunities to rub elbows and cross pollinate with artists and audiences members alike.

Great theater is a nexus of many art forms, coming together to create a single, singular experience. Past FURY Factory performances have included a huge spectrum of disciplines, from experimental theater to Shakespeare, dance theater to circus, solo shows to puppetry. We are particularly interested in shows that must be experienced LIVE - works of theater that focus on the elements that make live theater unique.

There is some basic information about the festival HERE, and more detailed information on applying HERE.

The application deadline is coming up fast - November 15

Eclipse and Northlight Theatres Host Special Events with Terrence McNally

Terrence McNally comes to Chicago! Eclipse Theatre and Northlight Theatre are proud to host a weekend with the legendary award-winning playwright on November 13th and 14th.

 On Friday November 13th at 7:30pm, Terrence McNally will be part of a post-show discussion for Eclipse Theatre's production of The Lisbon Traviata moderated by Artistic Director Nathaniel Swift at The Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N. Southport Ave. Chicago. For tickets and info, visit eclipsetheatre.com or call 773-935-6875.

 On Saturday November 14th at 11am, Northlight Theatre Artistic Director B.J. Jones will moderate a discussion and book signing with Mr. McNally at Bookends and Beginnings, 1712 Sherman Ave. Evanston. Mr. McNally will sign his latest book "Selected Works: A Memoir in Plays." This event is free and open to the public, however early arrival is highly recommended. For more information, please call 224-999-7722 or visit bookendsandbeginnings.com.

Rental Space and Co-Productions Available at Cornservatory

Corn Productions, or the Cornservatory, is located at 4210 N. Lincoln avenue and has availability for February and March for rentals or rehearsals. We also are happy to co-produce with another theatre.

Corn is easily accessible by the Brown Line and there is ample parking in the neighborhoods. Our main-stage space seats up to 60 persons.

For a tour or more information, please contact Lindsay Bartlett, the Rentals Manager, at cornservatoryrentals@gmail.com. or visit our website at cornservatory.org.

A Legendary Reception: David Rabe

In addition to the Gift Theatre extending Good for Otto, the National Veterans Art Museum (4041 N. Milwaukee) will host “A Legendary Reception: David Rabe,” a special one-night event on Monday, November 9, 6:30 - 9:00pm featuring a rare and intimate conversation with director Michael Patrick Thornton, Theatre and Dance critic of the Chicago Sun-Times Hedy Weiss, and American theater legend David Rabe about his work and an exploration behind the scenes of The Gift's acclaimed world premiere of Good for Otto. Individual tickets are $100 and can be reserved at thegifttheatre.org/shows-events or by calling 773-283-7071.  Cocktails will be served throughout the evening.

Originally scheduled to close November 22, Good for Otto, will continue performances December 3- December 20, 2015. Performances are Thursday-Saturday at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Please consult The Gift’s website at thegifttheatre.org or call the box office at 773-283-7071 for the most current schedule and ticket availability.

Industry Ticket Offers

The Family Dynamic  a suspenseful night of theater & poetry - Greenhouse Theater, 2257 N Lincoln Ave offering $12 industry tickets to our performances November 14 and 15. Use code DYNAMIC when purchasing tickets online at http://greenhousetheater.org/the-family-dynamic/ and (773) 404-7336.

You Can't Take It With You - Northlight Theatre, 9501 SKokie Blvd. is offering $15 Industry Tickets. Available in person only starting 2 hours before performances 11/6-12/13. Must provide proof of industry. Limit 2 tickets per Industry ID (self + guest). Subject to availability. Excludes Premium seats and opening night 11/13.

The Lisbon Traviata - Eclipse Theatre at The Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N. Southport Ave. is offering $10 industry tickets to all previews on November 5th, 6th and 7th at 7:30pm. Tickets can be purchased at the Box Office with code word INDUSTRY. For more details, call 773-935-6875 or visit eclipsetheatre.com.

Mamma Mia! - Cadillac Palace Theatre, 151 W. Randolph, is offering $30 industry tickets to performances November 10 & 11. Tickets can be purchased at the box office or online with the code INDUSTRY. For tickets or more information visit BroadwayInChicago.com.

Ain't Misbehavin' - Porchlight Music Theatre at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont Ave. is offering a limited number of $15 tickets to the Industry Performance on Monday, Nov. 16 at 7:30 p.m. Call and mention PMTINDUSTRY at 773.327.5252 or stop at the box office to purchase your ticket. Proof of theatre industry affiliation required at box office when claiming tickets. Offer valid for one ticket. Not applicable with other offers or discounts. Theatre Fees may apply. For more information go to porchlightmusictheatre.org.

Scenes from Life: Cuba! - Chicago Jazz Philharmonic at the Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Congress Parkway, is offering $15 industry tickets for the November 13 performance . Use code INDUSTRY. Tickets available online at AuditoriumTheatre.org or at the box office at 50 E Congress Pkwy.

Intro to Captioning: The Who, What, Where, When, Why & How (not necessarily in that order)

Wednesday, November 18 at 3PM - 5:30PM
Steppenwolf Upstairs Theatre
1650 N. Halsted. St. Chicago

Presented by CCAC and the League of Chicago Theatres

Captioning makes our art accessible to people who are deaf and hard of hearing. Open and Closed Captioning can be presented via a variety of platforms to offer a text translation of auditory elements such as dialogue, sound effects and music.

Focusing on theatrical captioning, including concepts and themes that apply to any cultural environment, this workshop will:
-present a survey of captioning options currently utilized in Chicago
-define elements and standards that facilitate the best patron experience
-provide instruction and best practices for implementing a captioning program at your organization, including the creation of cost-effective DIY solutions

Who Should Attend
CCAC programs are always free of charge and open to the public. Click here to RSVP.
For this program, we recommend:
-mid-level cultural administrators from museums, theaters, zoos, gardens and other cultural spaces
-those who officially (or unofficially) are responsible for accessibility at your organization

Parking & Transportation
Complimentary parking. Close to North/Clybourn Red Line and #8 and #72 buses.

Accommodations
The event space is accessible to wheelchair-users and visitors who need to avoid stairs.

Open Captioning and Assistive Listening Devices will be available.

For further accessibility information or to request additional accommodations, please contact ChicagoCulturalAccess@gmail.com or call Lynn Walsh at 708-921-1980. We kindly request 2 weeks notice for other accommodations.

Effective Management Strategies for Theatre Leaders

Thursday, November 5, 2015, 9AM - 5PM
Roosevelt University's Gage Building, 18 S. Michigan Ave. 
Robbin Walker is back! This one day workshop will provide participants with leadership skills they will put into action immediately. Topics will include exploring elements of highly effective teams, behavioral styles, delivering effective feedback and resolving conflict. The learning environment will be highly interactive, providing you with critical skills, information and solutions based on best practices and widely used management principles. A few examples where your enhanced skills can be applied: resolving conflicts between artists and managers; fostering influential relationships with board members; striking a balance between discipline and camaraderie.

Robbin Walker has been in the training and development field for over 30 years. As a former senior training consultant for Target Stores at their Minneapolis headquarters, she trained thousands of leaders, at all levels, in areas from diversity to high-potential talent programs to all facets of leadership development. A dynamic, personable trainer with a high-energy style, Robbin creates a highly interactive and practical learning environment. Robbin was the facilitator of the popular TCG program "Expanding the Theatre Manager's Repertoire, for 11 years." Robbin currently is a Principal Consultant/owner of the Walker Consulting Group, which she and her husband Richard created in 2008.

Experienced and new leaders, administrators and artists are encouraged to attend. Teams of up to four people are also welcome and encourated. If you are a leader in a company, this workshop is for you!
This is a FREE event for League members, but participation will be limited. Space fills up up quickly. RSVP Today.

Industry Ticket Offers

Cinderella and Wozzeck - Lyric Opera, 20 N. Wacker Drive., is pleased to offer our colleagues in the arts community $29 tickets using promo code INDUSTRY for three upcoming performances: CINDERELLA 10/26 at 7:30pm (tonight!), WOZZECK 11/1 at 2pm, WOZZECK 11/4 at 7:30pm.  Tickets are available at lyricopera.org using promo code INDUSTRY.

Never the Sinner - Victory Gardens Theater, 2433 N Lincoln Ave, is offering $15 industry tickets to any preview performance November 6 - 12. Use code INDUSTRY when purchasing tickets online at victorygardens.org or by calling 773.871.3000.

belladonna luna sonata - The Plagiarists at The Frontier 1106 W Thorndale, are offering a limited number of $10 industry tickets for the following performances: October 30 and 31, November 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21 (Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays at 8:00pm). Email reservations@theplagiarists.org for more information and to reserve.

Treasure Island – Lookingglass Theatre Company, 821 N. Michigan Ave., is offering $20 industry tickets to Treasure Island on Friday, October 30 at 7:30 pm. Use discount code INDUSTRY when purchasing tickets. Offer available by phone, walk-up or online. Subject to availability, not valid on previously purchased tickets.

Goblin Market- Black Button Eyes Productions at Collaboraction Theatre, 1579 N Milwaukee Ave in Chicago, is offering $15 industry tickets for the Thursday October 29 at 7:30 pm, Friday October 30 at 7:30 pm, and Saturday October 31 at 7:30 pm performances of the musical Goblin Market. Use promo code COMEBUY when purchasing tickets online at goblinmarketchicago.brownpapertickets.com, or present proof of industry affiliation at the door.

The 4th Graders Present an Unnamed Love-Suicide - The Hypocrites & The Yard at The Den Theatre's Heath Main Stage, 1329 N. Milwaukee Ave. is offering $5 industry tickets to any of the eight performances October 30 - November 8 when you use code industry5. Buy online at www.the-hypocrites.com.

An Evening with Jesse Eisenberg and Mark Caro - Chicago Tribune Printers Row at Venue 610, 610 S. Michigan Ave. is offering $15 industry tickets on November 17 at 7PM. An audience Q&A and book signing will follow the program. Click here for tickets.

Spill - TimeLine Theatre Company at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont Ave. is offering $15 industry tickets to these select performances when you use the following codes. Friday, October 30 at 7:30 pm (TLINDUSTRYFRI), Saturday, October 31 at 4 pm (TLINDUSTRYSAT), or Sunday, November 1 at 2 pm (TLINDUSTRYSUN). Buy online or call the Stage 773 Box Office at 773.327.5252 or the TimeLine Theatre Box Office at 773.281.8463 x6.

Mid-November through December Space Availability at City Lit Theater for 50% Off Rate

City Lit is located at 1020 West Bryn Mawr Avenue, inside the historic Edgewater Presbyterian Church building. We are a block and a half from the Bryn Mawr Red Line stop and on five different CTA bus routes. Parking arrangements with three restaurants all within one block of theatre. Seating capacity 99. Thrust configuration.

Space availability beginning November 16 and going through December 27. Shorter runs within that timespan also possible. Rent for full prime time production $450 per week (normal rate $900 per week). Rent includes access to stock flats, platforms, furniture, costumes, hand props.

Rent for off-nights/late nights $200 per week.

Email info@citylit.org or call either Joan or Terry at 773-293-3682.

Activating Heritage: Engaging Chicago in the World Conference on 11/13

The Chicago Cultural Alliance is hosting its first annual professional development conference on November 13th, with the theme, “Activating Heritage: Engaging Chicago in the World.” This is an all day professional development event for CCA member organizations and non-members that will consist of panels, speakers and facilitated discussions on topics like marketing for diverse audiences, fundraising, cultural programming, financial best practices, and more!

Date: Friday November 13, 2015
Time: 9:00am-5:30pm
Location: DePaul University Conference Center
 1 E Jackson Blvd, 8th floor Chicago, IL 60604

Cost: CCA Core Member Ticket, $10.00
 CCA Partner Member Ticket, $30.00
 Individual Non-Member Ticket, $40.00

Please register by Friday, November 6.

Feel free to visit this website to find more information about the conference and to register for the event.

If you have any questions, contact Izabela Grobelna at (314)-846-6814 or igrobelna@chicagoculturalalliance.org.

Growing Stronger & Better Nonprofits Together

Growing Stronger & Better Nonprofits Together
Wednesday, October 28, 2015 8:00 AM - 4:15 PM (Central Time)
UIC Forum, 725 West Roosevelt Road
Chicago, Illinois 60607

The African American Legacy of The Chicago Community Trust invites you to attend an intensive, dynamic conference on how to improve the capacity and longevity of your nonprofit organization. Designed for nonprofits that seek to reduce violence in African-American communities in Chicago through a wide variety of strategies, the conference will feature workshops on fundamental topics, including how to evaluate your programs’ effectiveness, develop winning grant proposals and maximize your social media activities. This conference will help you strengthen your operations – and ultimately your impact in the community.

Presented by the African American Legacy (AAL) Fund of the Chicago Community Trust in partnership with Allstate Insurance Company and the Axelson Center for Nonprofit Management at North Park University. Click here for more information and to register.

Industry Ticket Offers

The Story of a Story (The Untold Story) - Underscore Theatre Company, producing at the Chopin Theater, 1543 W Division St, Chicago, IL, is offering $15 industry tickets for Monday performances on Mondays October 26th and November 1st at 7:30PM. Use promo code INDUSTRY when purchasing tickets online at https://underscore.tixato.com/buy/the-story-of-a-story-the-untold-story--2, or present proof of industry affiliation at the door.

Goblin Market- Black Button Eyes Productions at Collaboraction Theatre, 1579 N Milwaukee Ave in Chicago, is offering $15 industry tickets for the Thursday October 22 at 7:30 pm, Friday October 23 at 7:30 pm, Saturday October 24 at 7:30 pm , and Sunday October 25 at 2:00 pm performances of the musical Goblin Market. Use promo code COMEBUY when purchasing tickets online at goblinmarketchicago.brownpapertickets.com, or present proof of industry affiliation at the door.

Spill - TimeLine Theatre Company at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont Ave. is offering $17.50 Industry tickets to any preview performance when you use code TLINDUSTRY for the following performances: Saturday, October 24 at 8 pm, Sunday, October 25 at 2 pm and 7 pm, Tuesday, October 27 at 8 pm, Wednesday, October 28 at 8pm. For tickets call the Stage 773 Box Office at 773.327.5252 or go online.

The Time of Your Life - The Artistic Home, 1376 W. Grand Ave. is offering $15 industry tickets on Thursdays, 7:30 curtain, through November 12th. Go to theartistichome.org for tickets and use the code industry.

Twyla Tharp - 50th Anniversary Tour – Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Congress Parkway, is offering $25 industry tickets for performances Nov 5-8. Use code INDUSTRY. Tickets available online at AuditoriumTheatre.org or at the box office at 50 E Congress Pkwy.

94th Birthday Celebration Tour - The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St. is offering $2 off industry tickets to their tour on 10/25 at 12, 1 or 2PM. Use code BIRTHDAY online.

Season of Concern Hosts Season of Celebration: An Evening of Song on 10/26

Season of Concern, the Chicagoland theatre community’s fundraising effort providing direct relief to those living with debilitating illness and injury, is hosting a benefit performance, “Season of Celebration: An Evening of Song,” on Monday, October 26, 2015, at Steppenwolf Theatre Company to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Biscotto-Miller Fund, the organization’s granting fund.

The evening commemorates Arts Against AIDS, a benefit performance by and for the Chicago theatre community in 1985 that raised money for the then newly-formed Biscotto-Miller fund, named after beloved theatre artists Tommy Biscotto and J. Pat Miller. Arts Against AIDS was described in the Chicago Tribune as “the biggest effort so far by Chicago’s entertainment community to raise funds for victims of the deadly ailment, and one of the biggest to date by performers anywhere in the country.”

The evening’s festivities include the Larry Sloan Awards, presented to individuals and organizations who have made exceptional contributions to supporting individuals living HIV/AIDS and other illnesses or injury. This year’s recipients include Season of Concern Board Member Emeritus Alexandra Billings (Transparent), actor/comedian Mitchell Fain (The Second City, The Santaland Diaries), the companies of Goodman Theatre’s A Christmas Carol, and the organizers of Arts Against AIDS.

The evening will be hosted by Chicago legend E. Faye Butler and will feature performances by Bethany Thomas and Jess Godwin, Meghan Murphy, Mark David Kaplan, Christine Mild, Foiled Again, and a preview of Court Theatre’s production of One Man, Two Guvnors. VIP reserved seating tickets are $75, and general admission tickets are only $35. All proceeds go directly to Season of Concern.

¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬ Details:
Title: Season of Celebration: An Evening of Song
Location: Steppenwolf Theatre Company, 1650 N. Halsted St., Chicago, IL
Date: Monday, October 26, 2015
Time: Lobby opens at 6:00pm, performance begins at 7:00 PM
Tickets: $75 VIP reserved seating/$35 general admission www.steppenwolf.org or 312-335-1650

Artistic Team:
Director: Steve Scott
Music Director: Andrew Blendermann
Stage Manager: Malcolm Ewen
Performers:
E. Faye Butler, Foiled Again (Rob Lindley, Allison Bazarko, Anne Smith), Jess Godwin, Mark David Kaplan, Christine Mild, Meghan Murphy, Bethany Thomas,

Chicago Park District publishes new directory of arts spaces

Many artists across the city engage with the Chicago Park District’s cultural programs and events. From Park Cultural Instructors who offer over 3,000 annual arts classes in all disciplines to patrons of all ages. To local arts organizations who've made homes for their growing organizations through the Arts Partners in Residence Program. To local artists and audiences brought together in public space each summer during the 1,000 events produced by Night Out in the Parks. Chicago has the largest urban Park District in America, and the arts and culture programming that takes place in park space is something Chicagoans take pleasure and pride in. This October, the Chicago Park District publishes a brand new resource that furthers the vision of the Parks as dynamic cultural resources: the Chicago Parks Arts Spaces directory.

Chicago Parks Arts Spaces directory makes it easier for the community to discover park spaces that can be rented for culturally-focused classes, rehearsal, performance, and art-making, all within vibrant community settings. The new directory highlights an initial group of 71 parks spaces across 38 neighborhoods, furthering the District’s goal to continue to welcome, celebrate, and foster Chicago’s vibrant art scene in neighborhoods beyond the city center. Additional rental spaces to be added in the coming year.

Visit the Chicago Parks Arts Spaces directory here.

Chicago Parks Arts Spaces is brought to you by Chicago Park District in partnership with Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events and Fractured Atlas.

Stage 773 seeks producing artistic companies and ensembles to join The Inoffensive Theatre Series

The Inoffensive Theatre Series is Chicago’s go-to for super-fun, affordable, weekend entertainment for everyone. Stage 773 welcomes companies and ensembles to produce fun, smart and imaginative shows that are created for all ages.

The Inoffensive Theatre Series companies are managed through the Box Partnership Program. The mission of our Box Theater is to give opportunities to Chicago artists of all mediums and experience levels. The Box Partnership welcomes companies and ensembles to produce under financial terms which are mutually beneficial to the Box Partner and Stage 773. With no rent exchanged, the primary financial risk is assumed by Stage 773, rather than the Box Partner.

The Inoffensive Theatre Series has included seasoned producing companies such Barrel of Monkeys and Theater Unspeakable, as well as Stage 773’s Bri-Ko, who excited and engaged their audience all the way to winning the 2014 Second City Best of the Fest Award at the Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival.
o Shows must be under 90 minutes and will perform approximately once a month at 1:00 pm on Saturdays or Sundays in 2016.
o Please include target age range and any content advisories as part of your cover letter.

To be considered for The Inoffensive Theatre Series, please send a cover letter (detailing the proposed project and how the Box Partnership would advance your ensemble/company's creative mission), company or ensemble profile information and any existing marketing materials (photos, links to website/social media/ video content, etc.) to Stage 773 Director of Creative Programs and Marketing, Amanda Jane Long at Amanda@stage773.com.

Briar Street Theater Giving Away Balcony Chairs

Briar Street Theatre is replacing their balcony chairs. Old chairs still have some life and are free to a theater that can pick them up when new chairs arrive.They are upholstered Breuer style chairs, black fabric-chrome frame. There are about 50 available. Contact Phil; 773-575-9589.

Industry Ticket Offers

Goblin Market- Black Button Eyes Productions at Collaboraction Theatre, 1579 N Milwaukee Ave in Chicago, is offering $15 industry tickets for the Thursday October 15 at 7:30 pm, Friday October 16 at 7:30 pm, Saturday October 17 at 7:30 pm , and Sunday October 18 at 2:00 pm performances of the musical Goblin Market. Use promo code COMEBUY when purchasing tickets online at goblinmarketchicago.brownpapertickets.com, or present proof of industry affiliation at the door.

Christine Ebersole: Big Noise From Winnetka - The North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, IL is offering $27 industry tickets for the performance on Saturday, October 24th at 8PM. Use promo code INDNOISE when purchasing tickets online at http://www.northshorecenter.org/event/christine-ebersole, or present proof of industry affiliation at the door.

Furniture to Donate

Oakton Community College is offering free furniture to non-profit 501c3 organizations at no charge on a first come-first serve basis.

Donation Day will be held on Friday, October 16, 2015 at the Skokie campus from 8:30 am until 2:30 pm.

We have desks, file cabinets, bookcases, various sizes of tables, student desks with tablet arms, drafting tables, desk chairs, guest chairs, and some special one of a kind items. We do not have any stacking chairs or computers.

If you know of any non-profit organizations that may be interested in the free furniture, please have them send an email to doreen@oakton.edu They should include their organization name, contact person, phone number, and email address.

Please note - At least one representative from the organization must attend Donation Day to select their furniture. The College cannot "save" any furniture. Organizations are responsible for picking up the furniture as the College cannot provide delivery.

City of Highland Park Request for Proposal for Karger Recreation Center for Performing Arts

The City of Highland Park invites proposals from experienced and qualified theatre or performance companies interested in leasing space in the Karger Recreation Center. The property is located at 1850 Green Bay Road. A west portion of the Center is occupied by a nursery school and day care center. The middle portion of the Center is occupied by a rhythmic gymnastics center. The east portion of the Center is available for lease and formally housed the Music Theatre Company. In total the site is approximately 5,300 square feet, with the theater space being about 1,100 square feet. Total available area includes two office spaces totaling 1,500 square feet, a storage room of 900 square feet and a rehearsal space of 1,700 square feet. The theatre does not currently have any seats or lighting.
Click here for the RFP.

Greenhouse Theater Giving Away Theater Seats

The Greenhouse Theater Center is looking to give away about 130 fix seating chairs as we make room for new seating at the Greenhouse. We are willing to donate them to any non-profit theater company, all you need to do is bring people to help remove them. Exact dates of removal is still TBD after January 18th. Please contact Jason Shivers at shivers@greenhousetheater.org with any questions.

A Red Orchid Theatre's All for One: The Technique of Instinct Professional Development Series

A Red Orchid Theatre Presents: Professional Development Series
All for One: The Technique of Instinct

Resume submission and brief interview required.

As actors with an interest in maximizing both our opportunities for employment and expression one of our inevitable tendencies is to assume that there is one way to audition, one process for character development, one method for connection with our scene partners. This scene study class is based on the principle that an integration of multiple methods can successfully intertwine when the actor commits to the essential understanding that they are enough. The hands on goal with specific one-on-one work between teacher and student will be to identify blocks and unburden instinct for the purpose of ensuring consistent security in one’s craft. Weekly thematic focus around Cold Reading, Improvisation, Viewpoints, Shurtleff and Meisner techniques will be featured along with challenging scene material in the Red Orchid aesthetic for each student and partner.

Instructor: A Red Orchid Theatre ensemble member Larry Grimm
Dates: 6 weeks, 1st class Tuesday November 10 thereafter Mondays 11/23- 12/14
Time: 7:00 pm -10:00pm
Location: A Red Orchid Theatre, 1531 N. Wells St.
Cost: $300
Resume submission and brief interview required.

To submit, please email headshot and resume to: aredorchidcasting@gmail.com

www.aredorchidtheatre.org

Industry Ticket Offers

Goblin Market- Black Button Eyes Productions at Collaboraction Theatre, 1579 N Milwaukee Ave in Chicago, is offering $15 industry tickets for the Tuesday October 6 at 7:30 pm, Thursday October 8 at 7:30 pm, Friday October 9 at 7:30 pm, Saturday October 10 at 7:30 pm , and Sunday October 11 at 2:00 pm performances of the musical Goblin Market. Use promo code COMEBUY when purchasing tickets online at goblinmarketchicago.brownpapertickets.com, or present proof of industry affiliation at the door.

Side Show - Porchlight Music Theatre at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont Ave., is offering a limited number of $15 tickets to the matinee performance Thursday, Oct. 8 at 1:30 p.m. at Stage 773. Call and mention PMTINDUSTRYTHURS at 773.327.5252 or stop at the box office to purchase your ticket. Proof of theatre industry affiliation required at box office when claiming tickets. For more information go to porchlightmusictheatre.org.

Marvin's Room - Shattered Globe Theatre at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. is offering $15 industry tickets available all weekend for Marvin's Room. Thursday 10/8-Saturday 10/10 at 8pm and Sunday 10/11 at 3pm. This is the only weekend where the INDUSTRY code is valid for all performances. For the rest of the run (through 11/14) we have $15 Industry tickets available for Thursday performances. Industry tickets can be purchased via the Theater Wit Box Office at bit.ly/SGTmarvinsroomtix or (773)975-8150, use code "INDUSTRY".

The Firestorm - Stage Left Theatre at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont is offering $10 industry tickets for previews on 10/24, 10/28, and 10/29 @ 8 p.m. and 10/25 @ 7 p.m. During the regular run, $15 industry tickets are available on Thursdays 11/5, 11/12, and 11/19 @ 8 p.m, and also on Saturday, 11/28 @ 4 p.m. For tickets call 773-875-9150 and use the code "Vanderbilt." Visit stagelefttheatre.com for more information.

Beyond the Score – The Chicago Symphony Orchestra is offering $30 Industry tickets for the Saturday, October 24, 7:30 performance of Beyond the Score: Bernstein in New York City, exploring the life and works of one of America’s most iconic composers. Use promo code INDUSTRY at cso.org or by calling 312-294-3000. Offer excludes box seats.

Love and Information –Remy Bumppo Theatre Company, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave, is offering $15 industry tickets for any Friday performance through November 1. Please mention the code INDUSTRY when reserving tickets by phone or walk-up. Call 773.404.7336 or visit www.RemyBumppo.org for more information.

FutureTix Ticketing Symposium

What is it:
A one day educational and networking event. Great topics for arts, sports, arenas, attractions and college venues all served up in a fun format that lets you spend some quality lunch and cocktail time making new connections and catching up with old friends!

When:
We will kick things off with a cocktail networking reception on Sunday evening followed by an all-day educational event on Monday, November 16.

Where:
Mid-West in Chicago’s Miracle Mile at the Courtyard Marriott Downtown.

Cost:
The Early Bird Attendee Registration is just $99 but it's about to expire. However, below is a code and link valid for an additional 25% off all attendee registrations, including the Early Bird Special. This means, if you purchase on or before September 30, your registration could be as little as $74!

Friends & Family Discount 25% off Use promo code FRIENDS25
Or click here to get 25% off

Friends & Family Discount ends Nov 15, limited quantity available.

Space Availability at Royal George Theatre

The Royal George Theatre, 1641 N. Halsted, has space available for performances, rehearsals, classes and more. The 50 seat Gallery is available for prime time 3 – 6 week rentals November through February. Great price and location, right across the street from Steppenwolf. For further information or viewing appointment, contact Joe at 312-988-9105.

Industry Ticket Offers

River North Dance Chicago - Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Congress Parkway, is offering $25 industry tickets for the October 3 performance. Use code INDUSTRY. Tickets available online at AuditoriumTheatre.org or at the box office at 50 E Congress Pkwy. For more information go to http://www.auditoriumtheatre.org/shows/rndc-fall/.

Gem of the Ocean - Court Theatre, 5535 S Ellis Ave, is offering $10 rush tickets starting one hour before performances to industry professionals for this Saturday, Oct 3rd at 8pm.

Porchlight Revisits… - Porchlight Music Theatre at Stage 773, 1225 W Belmont Ave., is offering a limited number of $15 tickets to their Porchlight Revisits… series for Babes in Arms, Tuesday, Oct. 6 - Thursday, Oct. 8 at Stage 773. Call and mention IndustryBabes at 773.327.5252 or stop at the box office to purchase your ticket. Proof of theatre industry affiliation required at box office when claiming tickets. For more information go to porchlightmusictheatre.org.

Scream, Queen, Scream! - Hell in a Handbag at Mary's Attic, 5400 N. Clark, is offering $12 industry tickets for the Oct. 14 Wednesday performance of Scream, Queen, Scream! Use code word 'industry' online http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1392091 or call 1-800-838-3006. Tickets at the door may be limited so advanced purchase is recommended. Curtain is 7pm, the doors open at 6:30pm

Sucker Punch - Victory Gardens Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Avenue, is offering a limited number of $15 (reg. $20-$45) Industry tickets for performances through October 18. Discounted tickets are available using promo code INDUSTRY online at Victorygardens.org or by calling 773-871-3000.

Sylvia - Joffrey Ballet at Auditorium Theatre, 50 E Congress Pkwy, is offering half-off industry tickets for the U.S. premiere of Joffrey’s Sylvia October 14-25. Use code INDUSTRY. Tickets available online at Joffrey.org/Sylvia. Valid for Thursday and Friday performances only. Offer is not valid on previously purchased tickets.  

Lecoq Master Class with Norman Taylor

Chicago, October 2015

MTS lands in the Windy City! We are excited to announce our first workshop in Chicago, given by Master Teacher Norman Taylor who taught alongside Jacques Lecoq for 20 years.

Widely regarded as one of the finest international ambassadors of Lecoq’s pedagogy, Norman has given master classes in over 30 countries at some of the world's most prestigious theater conservatories, and is currently on the faculty of the École Internationale de Théâtre Lassaad in Brussels.

'The Art of Movement at the Service of the Actor' is an exploration into the inherently physical nature of theater and the dramatic potential of the world around us. It will explore three fundamental components of Jacques Lecoq's approach to artistic training: the analysis of movement, physical storytelling and the actor-as-creator. Working from short stories by Chekhov and Poe, the workshop will culminate in the collective creation of original physical theater pieces. This workshop offers the actor a unique opportunity to develop a heightened sense of their body in performance with one of the world’s greatest teachers of physical theater.

Workshop dates: October 9th, 10th and 11th, 10am - 5pm
 Location: Columbia College
More information click here
To apply click here 

Receive a 25% discount by mentioning the League. Write 'LCT' in the discount code box at the bottom of the Apply page.

February/March Space Availability at Cornservatory

Corn Productions, or the Cornservatory, is located at 4210 N. Lincoln avenue and has availability for February and March for a full production rental.

Corn is easily accessible by the Brown Line and there is ample parking in the neighborhoods. Our main-stage space seats up to 60 persons.

For a tour or more information, please contact Lindsay Bartlett, the Rentals Manager, at cornservatoryrentals@gmail.com. or visit our website at cornservatory.org.

Making Homes for the Arts in Sacred Places in Bronzeville

Partners for Sacred Places and Audience Architects Invite You to Learn About
Making Homes for the Arts in Sacred Places in Bronzeville!*

Thursday, October 8th, 2015 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. 
Maggie Daley Park (Field House) 
333 E. Randolph St. Chicago, IL 60601 

Interested in...
 • artistic space and connecting to a new community?
• the arts acting as a catalyst for community development?
• learning how sacred places and artists can work together in Bronzeville?

Be a part of bringing artists and arts organizations who need space together with sacred places that are open to space sharing with artists.
 *This event is part of a larger project funded by the MacArthur Foundation.

Click here to register for the event.

 The Making Homes for the Arts in Sacred Places program matches artists and arts organizations in need of space with sacred places that have space to share!

Audience Architects is a dance leadership organization whose mission is to build & engage dance audiences in Chicago and advocate for Chicago dance. We are a non-profit organization and exist to provide Chicago dance companies with increased visibility, expansive resources, & additional forums to showcase & share their talents.

Industry Ticket Offers

Hollywood’s Greatest Song Hits - Light Opera Works at Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Avenue in Evanston, is offering half-price industry tickets on October 2 and 9 at 8 p.m., and October 3, 7, 8 and 10 at 2 p.m. For tickets call 847-920-5360 or visit www.LightOperaWorks.com and use code "film." Tickets must be purchased in advance. No door sales.

Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernández - Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Congress Parkway, is offering $15 industry tickets for performance September 26-27. Use code INDUSTRY. Tickets available online at AuditoriumTheatre.org or at the box office at 50 E Congress Pkwy.

On Stage With… Branden James - Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Congress Parkway, is offering $15 industry tickets for the performance on September 24. Use code INDUSTRY. Tickets available online at AuditoriumTheatre.org or at the box office at 50 E Congress Pkwy.

The Seven-Per-Cent Solution - City Lit Theater, 1020 W. Bryn Mawr, would like to offer a $15 industry discount for performances - Fridays at 7:30PM and Sundays at 3PM from October 2 through November 12. Also 2 Thursdays Nov 5 & 12 at 7:30PM. No Saturdays. Purchase tickets at www.citylit.org or at Brown Paper Tickets using the code INDUSTRY.

Side Show - Porchlight Music Theatre at Stage 773, is offering a limited number of $20 tickets on Thursday, Sept. 24 - Sunday, Sept. 27. Call and mention PMTINDUSTRYTHURS (Thursday only) or PMTINDUSTRY (All Other Nights) at 773.327.5252 or stop at the box office to purchase your ticket. Proof of theatre industry affiliation required at box office when claiming tickets. For more information go to porchlightmusictheatre.org.

American Idiot - The Hypocrites at The Den Theatre's Heath Main Stage, 1329 N. Milwaukee Ave. is offering $18 industry tickets to any performance now through October 25, subject to availability, when you use code industry18. Buy online at www.the-hypocrites.com.

Goblin Market- Black Button Eyes Productions at Collaboraction Theatre, 1579 N Milwaukee Ave in Chicago, is offering $15 industry tickets for the Friday October 2 at 7:30 pm, Saturday October 3 at 7:30 pm, Sunday October 4 at 2:00 pm, and Tuesday October 6 at 7:30 pm performances. Use promo code COMEBUY when purchasing tickets online at goblinmarketchicago.brownpapertickets.com, or present proof of industry affiliation at the door.

DCASE Individual Artist Grants Workshops start September 23

CALLING ALL ARTISTS LOOKING FOR FUNDING!
2016 INDIVIDUAL ARTISTS PROGRAM (IAP)
The Individual Artists Program will be awarding grants to Chicago-based artists over 18 years of age, at all career levels, working across numerous disciplines and across both traditional fine arts and for-profit creative industries. Artists can apply for grants up to $5,000 to support the creation of artistic work or up to $2,500 to support professional development opportunities.

NEW THIS YEAR: Before applying, ALL applicants must attend one of the application assistance workshops at the Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St. Please register now to secure your spot at one of the upcoming workshops:
• Wednesday, September 23, 3- 5pm CST, in the 5th Floor Washington Room
• Thursday, September 24, 9-11am CST, in the 5th Floor Garland Room
• Thursday, September 24, 2-4pm CST, in the 5th Floor Garland Room
• Friday, September 25, 11am-1pm CST, in the 5th Floor Washington Room
• Monday, September 28, 2-4pm CST, in the 5th Floor Washington Room
• Tuesday, September 29, 9-11am CST, in the 5th Floor Washington Room
• Tuesday, September 29, 4-6pm CST, in the 5th Floor Washington Room
• Tuesday, October 6, 3-5pm CST, in the 5th Floor Garland Room

Applications open Monday, October 5, 2015
Applications due 5pm, Wednesday, November 4, 2015

To apply for an Individual Artists Program grant and learn more about cultural grants, please visit www.ChicagoCulturalGrants.org.

Free Wine Glasses from EcoSet Consulting

EcoSet Consulting has a few hundred glass wine glasses that will be available on Monday, September 28th. If you can pick up near the Grant Park area and can take them all, please send me a note to Amy at donations@ecosetconsulting.com and she can give you the contact information. These were used once but a quick wash and good as new!

Route 66 Theatre Test Drive New Play Development Workshop

CALLING ALL PLAYWRIGHTS!
Route 66 Theatre Company is now accepting submissions for our 2nd annual new play developmental workshop: Test Drive.

Our annual workshop awards one playwright with a developmental workshop of their play. The workshop is focused on the playwright and what they need to move their script toward being production-ready. A workshop curator, two dramaturg mentors, and a panel of special guest directors, artistic directors, and literary managers will provide support, criticism, ideas, and suggestions. If you’re a playwright looking for an experience that will help develop your draft into the play you envision, read on.

ROUTE 66 TEAM
Literary Manager Frances Limoncelli – workshop curator
Artistic Director Stef Tovar – workshop producer
Emily Woods – workshop intern
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: October 12th or after 300 plays have been submitted (whichever comes 1st)
WINNING PLAY ANNOUNCED: January 4th, 2016
WORKSHOP DATES: March 4th through March 21st, 2016 (Exact workshop dates subject to adjustment depending on artists’ schedules.)

TO SUBMIT
1.Read all the information below.
2.Complete the application found at this link: http://bit.ly/route66workshop.
3.Email a full draft of your play to submissions@route66theatre.org. Pdfs preferred. Please include your last name and the play title in the subject line.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Route 66 Theatre is interested in finding small cast contemporary American plays. We respond to plays that are emotionally grounded; that have heart. Our aesthetic embodies the feeling of the famous highway for which we are named: a road with stops in every small town, where real people live and work and love. Route 66 is for those who take the time to engage in authentic American experiences over the speed of the superhighway. o Please submit plays that fit with the above description. o Plays submitted should be full-length drafts in need of development. o Playwrights of color and female playwrights are strongly encouraged to submit. o Playwrights must be available during the dates of the workshop to attend rehearsals and meetings in Chicago, IL.

THE WINNING PLAYWRIGHT WILL RECEIVE:
A wholly process-oriented, writer-focused, experience that includes:
 o $300 stipend
o Two dramaturg mentors
o A cast of professional actors and Limoncelli as director
o Rehearsal space
 o Feedback from dramaturg mentors, Limoncelli, and Tovar
o Time to write between readings and rehearsals so the project can move forward several steps during the workshop
o A reading for an audience and a panel of special guest directors, artistic directors, and literary managers
o Additional feedback from the panel of special guest directors, artistic directors, and literary managers
 PLEASE NOTE: Route 66 will receive the right of first refusal to produce the winning play within an agreed upon time period.

 SUBMISSION PROCESS:
o All applications will be reviewed. Plays that do not fall within the submission guidelines will not move forward in the process.
o All plays that fall within the submission guidelines will be assigned to one of our team of readers. A minimum of 15 pages will be read and discussed. Another cut will be made.
 o The remaining plays will be read in their entirety by one of our team of readers. Another cut will be made.
 o The remaining plays will be read by at least one more reader and/or the Literary Manager. The finalists will be determined.
o Finalists will be read by Route 66 Theatre’s Literary Manager and Artistic Director. A few finalists may be asked for a Skype or in-person interview the week before the winner is announced.
o The winner is announced on January 4th, 2016.

A MESSAGE TO THE PLAYWRIGHT:
Sometimes a playwright can only get so far working alone. They know their draft has possibilities, but they crave professional actors to read it out loud, brainy dramatists to bounce ideas off of, and experienced directors, writers, and artistic directors to discuss it with. And TIME! They crave the TIME to digest and incorporate the results of those experiences into their play. In our opinion, too many developmental workshops focus on the culminating performance instead of the development of the work: energy is spent on nabbing a “name” to read the lead role or time is spent staging music stand choreography. This is usually a well-intentioned attempt to give the play a favorable showing for the invited industry members in the audience. That can be of great help for a polished play that’s ready for a backer’s audition, showcase, or premiere…but it’s not so developmental. The Route 66 Developmental Workshop will be focused on supporting the writing process. You’ll be given resources, guidance, and freedom to experiment. Writing time is incorporated into the schedule so that you can try new ideas and incorporate feedback that strikes a chord with you. It’s our goal to give you everything you need so you can leave with a draft that is several steps further along than the one you came in with. In our efforts to provide support, we will be careful not to coddle. We believe most artists are excited by a productive, forthright process. We find that even tough feedback, given respectfully and constructively, is usually welcome to the artist who stands to benefit from it. We are also committed to the idea that our support not be misconstrued as directive. The mentor team will provide expert advice from several different points of view, but the creative decisions are the playwright’s alone. If you’re passionate in your artistry, idealistic in your vision, excited by collaboration, open to feedback, and energetically in pursuit of an experience designed to help your play evolve…then come play with us.

Yours,
 Frances Limoncelli & Stef Tovar

ROUTE 66 MISSION: Route 66 Theatre Company introduces, develops, produces, and exports new work for the stage. The road begins with our new play development process and reaches west, where our World and Chicago Premiere shows are given an advocate for further regional productions along the road less traveled from Chicago to Los Angeles.