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.