Space Availability at Redtwist Theatre

Redtwist offers performing space to guest companies at reasonable rates.
• $500 per week and you keep 100% of box office revenue
• Six week runs only, three performances per week (18 total, which is the minimum if you are Jeff eligible)
• Perf times are Sat @ 3pm, Wed & Sun @ 7:30pm
• Only one slot is still available for 16-17 season: Wed, July 12 to Sun, Aug 20
• contact Michael Colucci: michael@redtwist.org

Join The Ghostlight Project on January 19

ON JANUARY 19TH, 2017 AT 5:30PM IN EACH TIME ZONE ACROSS THE COUNTRY WE WILL GATHER OUTSIDE OF THEATERS TO CREATE A "LIGHT" FOR DARK TIMES AHEAD, AND TO MAKE, OR RENEW, A PLEDGE TO STAND FOR AND PROTECT THE VALUES OF INCLUSION, PARTICIPATION, AND COMPASSION FOR EVERYONE REGARDLESS OF RACE, CLASS, RELIGION, COUNTRY OF ORIGIN, IMMIGRATION STATUS, (DIS)ABILITY, GENDER IDENTITY, OR SEXUAL ORIENTATION

 PLEASE JOIN US 

TO LEARN ABOUT OUR MISSION, CLICK HERE.
TO LEARN ABOUT THE JANUARY 19TH EVENT, CLICK HERE.
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National Endowment for the Arts 2017 Funding Guidelines Posted

Guidelines and application materials for three National Endowment for the Arts funding categories— Art Works, Challenge America, and Creative Writing Fellowships—have posted on the NEA's website. The NEA will again offer funding for Creativity Connects projects through the Art Works category.

The 2017 Art Works and Challenge America programs support projects taking place beginning in 2018. Guidelines and application materials are in the Apply for a Grant section of the NEA website.

In addition, guidelines for 2017 Creative Writing Fellowships: Prose are posted for application by published creative writers. Guidelines and application materials for the fellowships are also in the Apply for a Grant section of the NEA website.

DATES AND DEADLINES
Art Works
Application Deadlines
• February 16, 2017
• July 13, 2017
Recent Art Works grants are posted on the NEA website.
Guidelines workshop webinar is scheduled for January 18, 2017.

Art Works: Creativity Connects
Application Deadline: May 4, 2017
Recent Creativity Connects grants are posted on the NEA website.
Guidelines workshop webinar is scheduled for March 22, 2017 (Details will be posted soon.)

Challenge America
Application Deadline: April 13, 2017
Recent Challenge America grants are posted on the NEA website.
Guidelines workshop webinar is scheduled for March 1, 2017 (Details will be posted soon.)

Creative Writing Fellowships: Prose
Application Deadline: March 8, 2017
The NEA’s Writers’ Corner features many of the past fellows and their work.

Vintage Hoover Vacuum Donation

Vintage Hoover has finally sucked up its last hairball and it does not want to go into a landfill. It craves the spotlight and wants to be seen on stage. If interested for your props department contact Jen Richards at 614 204-2591.

Industry Ticket Offers

Plastique (https://goo.gl/iT84UG) – Adventure Stage Chicago at the Vittum Theater, 1012 N. Noble St., is offering $10 industry tickets to its Chicago Puppet Festival presentation of Théâtre Puzzle’s Plastique. Saturday, January 21 & Sunday, January 22 at 3pm. Monday, January 23 at 7pm. Use code INDUSTRY online (https://www.adventurestage.org/tickets), in person, or by calling the Box Office at 773-342.4141

The Sorcerer’s Apprentice (https://goo.gl/t8YsQc) - Adventure Stage Chicago at the Vittum Theater, 1012 N. Noble St., is offering $10 industry tickets to its Chicago Puppet Festival co-presentation of Open Eye Figure Theatre’s The Sorcerer’s Apprentice. Friday, January 27 at 7pm. Saturday, January 28 at 1pm & 7pm. Use code INDUSTRY online (https://www.adventurestage.org/tickets), in person, or by calling the Box Office at 773-342.4141.

A Disappearing Number - TimeLine Theatre Company, 615 W. Wellington Ave. is offering $15 industry tickets to all preview performances (1/11 – 1/18) with code INDUSTRY15 (plus applicable ticket system fees), subject to availability. Industry tickets may be purchased online via http://www.timelinetheatre.com or via the box office by phone at 773.281.8463 x6.

Collaboraction Accepting Submissions for the Gender Breakdown Lounge

Collaboraction is accepting submissions from female performers for solo shows, stand up, improv, music, and theatre performances in the Gender Breakdown Lounge (The GBL) in The Pentagon at Collaboraction Studios in Feb. and March for door-split revenue sharing. Gender Breakdown is Collaboraction's world premiere devised theatre piece in response to the lack of gender equity in theatre and beyond and we are looking for complementary programming in The GBL. Please email inquiries to info@collaboraction.org with a description of your act and links where appropriate.

Free Items for Pick Up from Berger Park Cultural Center

FREE ITEMS for pick up at Berger Park Cultural Center (6205 N. Sheridan Rd). Items include, but are not limited to, platforms, a wooden ladder, flats, chairs, spare plywood, doors, windows, and some set pieces for sale at a very low price. We are clearing out our storage to make room for essential theater items and these need to go to a new home that will appreciate them. Please contact J.D. Ostergaard at 773-761-0376 or via email at Justin.ostergaard@chicagoparkdistrict.com to come take a look at the pieces in person, or let him know exactly what piece you’d like to call dibs on and when you can come to pick it up. See a few pictures of these items here: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0e1shP9k5OgS2lCWElGcWp5YzA.

For more material-exchange postings like this join the Chicago Green Theatre Alliance FB group.

Industry Ticket Offers

A complete list of industry ticket offers can be found here. 

Die Fledermaus – Light Opera Works at Cahn Auditorium, 600 Emerson in Evanston, is offering half-price industry tickets on December 26 and 28 at 2pm, and December 29 and 30 at 8pm. Call 847-920-5360 or visit www.LightOperaWorks.com and use coupon code "waltz." Tickets must be purchased in advance. No door sales.

The Haven Place - A Red Orchid Theatre, 1531 N. Wells, is offering $15 tickets to theatre industry professionals for all performances. Runs through 12/30/16. Use the code INDUSTRY online at www.aredorchidtheatre.org or call (312)943-8722.

The Last Wife - TimeLine Theatre Company, 615 W. Wellington Ave. is offering 50% off industry tickets on December 16 and 17 at 8PM. Use code INDUSTRY50 online or by calling 773.281.8463 x6.

Mr. and Mrs. Pennyworth - Lookingglass Theatre Company, 821 N. Michigan Ave., is offering $20 for tickets Tuesday, December 20 at 7:30PM and $35 for Friday, December 23 at 2PM & 7:30PM. Use code INDUSTRY to access $20/$35 tickets (in all sections) for these performances. Available online at lookingglasstheatre.org or by calling the Box Office at 312-337-0665.

Pygmalion - Remy Bumppo Theatre at the Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N. Lincoln, is offering $15 industry tickets on Friday Nights through January 8. Use Code Word "Industry" when you call the Box Office at 773.404.7336.

Space Availability at Collaboraction Studios

Collaboraction Studios, in the Flat Iron Arts Building of Wicker Park, has affordable space available for nightly, weekly, or monthly rentals in The Salon beginning in March 2017. This intimate, 50-seat performance space is perfect for stand-up, improv, small theater productions, poetry slams, open mics, film screenings, and more. We are open to resident companies and are especially interested in groups that align with Collaboraction's mission to explore critical social issues with a diverse community of Chicaogans.

Email taylor@collaboraction.org for more information or to arrange a tour.

Spring/Summer Space Availability at Filament Theatre

Primetime performance space is available at Filament Theatre April - July 2017. Filament is a blackbox space with 15ft ceilings (no columns) that allows for up to 100 seats located at 4041 N Milwaukee Ave. Please contact rentals@filamenttheatre.org with inquiries. Rehearsal space is also available. Learn more about filament at www.filamenttheatre.org/rentals.

Rehearsal Space Availability from Stage Left Theatre

Conveniently located at Belmont and Ashland, Stage Left Theatre's rehearsal space is 400 square feet and come equipped with tables, chairs and rehearsal cubes.

Located on the ground floor, no stairs.

**Scripts and other printing services available at a negotiable fee!**

Rate is $10-$15/hour. Price breaks offered for large block rentals and advance payment.

Other features:
Easy access through lockbox
Small stereo with AUX jack
 Music stands
Climate controlled
Coffee machine, microwave, sink and mini fridge

Email sltchicago@gmail.com for inquiries.

Free Webinar: How does your arts organization compare to your peers?

Monday, December 12
9a PST/11a CST/12p EST
The SMU National Center for Arts Research (NCAR) has created a free, online tool, the NCAR KIPI (Key Intangible Performance Indicator) Dashboard, which allows arts organizations across the U.S. to see how they compare to their peers. The Dashboard, powered by data from DataArts’ Cultural Data Profile (CDP), illuminates organizations' performance trends across nine key areas, and provides a KIPI score, ranging from 0-100, so organizations have an idea of their overall financial and operating health relative to similar organizations nationally. Register here to learn how to use this new tool: http://bit.ly/2gDdz62.

Think Theatre at the Remy Bumppo Studio

Do you have a piece that you want to put on its feet, but haven't booked a rehearsal space yet? Prepping for monologues and the audition you have been waiting for is right around the corner? If you had a place to work, would you become a coach, teaching artist, or offer a workshop?

We have a space where YOUR art CAN happen!
Our wood sprung second level floor with 26’x30’ useable space, has cabinets and shelves for props storage, 65 folding chairs, available tables, a microwave, small refrigerator, and coffee pot available. A freight elevator, bathrooms, and large sink are down the hall for your use.

Remy Bumppo schedules on an availability basis. Please inquire with our Rental Coordinator at info@remybumppo.com.

Industry Ticket Offers

The Christians - Steppenwolf Theatre Company, 1650 N. Halsted, is offering $15 tickets to performances December 1-18.  Use code 28908 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.

Men on Boats - 1909 W Byron St., is offering $10 Industry tickets to January 6 and 7 preview performances at 8:00pm. Tickets can be purchased online with code EMMA DEAN here or by calling the box office 773.409.4125.

A Hedda Gabler - Red Tape Theatre at the Pride Arts Center, 4139 N. Broadway is offering $10 industry tickets for performances December 8-12 at 8PM. Visit www.redtapetheatre.org and use code INDUSTRY at checkout.

The Eight: Reindeer Monologues - Foundlings Theatre Company, at The Frontier Theatre is located at 1106 W. Thorndale, Chicago IL 60660, is offering FREE to $10 industry tickets on Monday, December 12. Free to $5 tickets here with new account and using the code “eight” Or $10 tickets at http://foundlingstheatre.com/ using the code “industry” Tickets must be reserved at least one hour before performance. Subject to availability.

MCA Studio: ONEOFUS workshop

Saturday, December 10 at 1-3PM
Museum of Contemporary Art
220 E. Chicago Ave
$25, or free with ticket to Beauty and the Beast
The creators of Beauty and the Beast put the experience of disability in society at the center of their work. They lead an inclusive workshop for professionals on reconfiguring collaboration, creation, and performance in theater and burlesque. Includes ASL.

More information: https://mcachicago.org/Calendar/2016/12/MCA-Studio-ONEOFUS-Workshop.

Production Space Availability at Collaboraction

Collaboraction Studios, in the Flat Iron Arts Building of Wicker Park, has affordable, flexible production space to rent in The Pentagon between February 6 and April 2, 2017. We’re offering 10% off if you book by December 15th. We're also a great space for film shoots, visual arts galleries, rehearsals, and special events.

Contact taylor@collaboraction.org for more details or to schedule a walkthrough.

Directing & Scene Study

For any aspiring director or for actors looking to inject their craft with fresh looks at scene study. This workshop will refocus the storytelling and staging styles of classic and unique scenes into the ATL standard of relatable and audience first theatre. Consider this scene study for the director with the hope of identifying future directors for our company.
 Class session will end with a free showcase for friends & family.
Wednesdays January 18- March 1, 2017 7-9pm
 $150/student for the 7 week class
email tony@theatreatl.org for questions or to register

Industry Ticket Offers

Cinderella at the Theater of Potatoes - the Hypocrites, 1329 N. Milwaukee Ave, is offering $18 tickets to performances using code 'industry18' online at the-hypocrites.com or call our Box Office at (872) 205-6525. Offer valid through January 8, 2017.

Christmas at Christine's - Silk Road Rising at the historic Chicago Temple Building, 77 W. Washington, is offering industry performances on Friday, December 2nd at 8pm: press opening (all attendees get a free cupcake post-performance!) and Thursday, December 8th at 7:30pm. Industry tickets are $15 each and can be purchased online at www.SilkRoadChristmas.org. Just be sure to enter discount code INDUSTRY when making your purchase online (there is no processing fee to buy online).

Space Rental Availability at Redtwist Theatre

Redtwist offers performing space to guest companies at reasonable rates.
• Only $500 per week and you keep 100% of box office revenue
• Six week runs only, three performances per week (18 total, which is the minimum if you are Jeff eligible)
 • Perf times are Sat @ 3pm, Wed & Sun @ 7:30pm
• Two slots still available for 16-17 season: Apr 26 to Jun 4 & Jul 12 to Aug 20
• contact Michael Colucci: michael@redtwist.org.

Billy Elliot Props For Sale

Highland Park Players are selling several props from their recent production of Billy Elliot. Some highlighted props include boxing gloves, boxing bag, ballet bags, police shields and more. Some items are featured in the attached photos. Looking to sell entire package. Complete list of props below. If interested, please inquire for pricing.

Included: (18) Maggie Thatcher faces (handheld)
(20) doll rods
(6) Billy Clubs
(6) Riot Police Shields
(5) sets of authentic boxing gloves
(4) Boxing head gear
(1) Boxing bag
 (9) different ballet dance bags (including Billys)
(4) Lanterns, Billy’s Letter box inluding all the items mentioned in script (i.e. Pack of soup, rubick’s cube, etc.)
Contact: jacobcohenm@gmail.com.

Rehearsal Space Availability at Steep Theatre

Our rehearsal hall is located at 1113 W Berwyn Ave, directly next door to Steep Theatre. We are happy to make this space available for classes, rehearsals, workshops, meetings, and other projects. This versatile space is 624 square feet, half carpeted and half hardwood, with high ceilings, full heating and air conditioning, wifi, and a separate door for easy access at any time of day.

Rates
Hourly: $15 (standard), $10 (not-for-profit)
Weekly: $450 (standard), $300 (not-for-profit)

Rentals can be scheduled through our Spacefinder page or by completing the form below.
If you have any questions or would like to schedule a walkthrough, please contact us at info@steeptheatre.com or 773-649-3186. All rentals must be made at least 48 hours in advance.

Theater on the Lake in the Works: Call for Submissions

Entering its 65th season, Theater on the Lake programming is expanding to include a brand new initiative—a new play commission. For decades this festival has successfully showcased Chicago’s finest off-Loop theater. In order to better support and nurture Chicago’s thriving theater community, this festival will now also include the development of one new play each season.

In partnership with Chicago Dramatists and supported by Artistic Curator Isaac Gomez, the recipient of this new play commission will receive the following support:

A small stipend;
Four seasonal public readings held in Chicago Park District locations throughout the city, kicking off in August 2017. These readings will be fully cast and moderated by established literary managers and dramaturgs in Chicago;
Consultation with literary managers and local dramaturgs throughout the development process;
Fully supported main stage production as part of Theater on the Lake’s 2018 season.

At this time the Chicago Park District’s Theater on the Lake is accepting submissions. Please submit the following in PDF or Word formats:
A full-length, never-before-produced play as a draft (no musicals, please);
A statement (approximately 500 words) explaining why you are interested in collaborating with Theater on the Lake to continue developing this play as the commission;
A professional resume outlining your playwriting and other related experience.
(Please Note: Synopses and 10-page work samples will NOT be considered.)

Please create an account below to learn more about eligibility and how to submit.

The submission deadline is December 16, 2016. We will notify you of our decision the first week in February.

Thank you!
Theater on the Lake, Chicago Park District

Industry Ticket Offers

[Trans]formation - Nothing Without a Company at The Vault at Collaboraction Studios in the Flat Iron Arts Building at 1579 N Milwaukee Ave in Chicago, is offering 1/2 Off industry tickets ($8.00 for Previews, $15 for the Run) with the code "INDUSTRY." For tickets click here.

Dance Theatre of Harlem - Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, 50 E Congress Pkwy, is offering $15 industry tickets for Dance Theatre of Harlem on Friday, November 18 and $25 industry tickets for Saturday, November 19 at 7:30PM. Use promo code INDUSTRY online at AuditoriumTheatre.org or by calling 312.341.2300.

The Christmas Schooner - Mercury Theater Chicago, 3745 North Southport Avenue, Chicago, IL 60613, is offering a limited number of $15 Industry tickets on Friday, December 2nd at 8pm and Friday, December 9th at 8pm. Discounted tickets are available online with code "INDUSTRY" or by calling 773-325-1700.

The Fundamentals - Steppenwolf Theatre Company, 1650 N. Halsted, is offering $20 tickets to performances on November 13 and November 22-27. Use code 28513 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.

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago Season 39/Fall Series - Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E. Randolph, is offering $25 tickets to performances on November 17, November 18 and November 19. Use code FRIENDS AND FAMILY at http://Hubbardstreetdance.com/fall or call 312.850.9744.

Stomp – Broadway In Chicago at the Broadway Playhouse, 175 E Chestnut, is offering $29 industry tickets for Tuesday, Wednesday (matinee + evening), Thursday (matinee + evening) and Sunday evening performances of Stomp through December 22. Tickets can be purchased at the box office or online with offer code INDUSTRY. For tickets or more information visit BroadwayInChicago.com.

Finding Neverland – Broadway In Chicago at the Cadillac Palace Theatre, 151 Randolph St, is offering $39 industry tickets for November 23 (matinee & evening), November 26 (evening) and November 29 performances. Tickets can be purchased at the box office or online with offer code INDUSTRY. For tickets or more information visit BroadwayInChicago.com.

Beth in July - Prop Thtr, 3402 N. Elston, is offering Two-for-one industry tickets with code: League. Available at the door, or turn your single bought-online ticket into two tickets, with same code at the door. Regular price: $20. Saving: $10. Available for every performance, Fridays & Saturdays at 8, Sundays at 7 through December 18. www.propthtr.org.

Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley - Northlight Theatre, 9501 Skokie Blvd in Skokie, is offering $15 Industry Rush Tickets for all performances through December 18. May be purchased in person only, 2 hours before performance. Must provide proof of industry. Limit 2 tickets per Industry ID. Excludes Premium section and Opening Night. To check availability call our box office at 847.673.6300.

Rental Space Availability with About Face Theatre

Our facility at 5252 N Broadway features three distinct (and distinctive!) rehearsal rooms available for rent at great low rates. Since moving into the space just over two years ago, we are proud to have welcomed over a hundred small theatre companies to share our space for rehearsals, auditions, classes, planning meetings and more! All spaces offer wifi, heat & AC, use of our tables and chairs as available, and access to our shared kitchen area. We are also located right above a newly renovated coffee shop and near several other restaurants and grocery stores for snack and dinner breaks. We offer affordable rates for evenings and weekends along with a special super discounted rate for daytime rentals. If you are interested please visit our website at http://aboutfacetheatre.com/support-us/space-rentals/.

Q&A With Playwright Doug Wright and Chicago Tribune's Chris Jones at the MCA

Museum of Contemporary Art's Edlis Neeson Theater at 220 E. Chicago Ave. Chicago, IL. Saturday, November 19th from 12:30PM - 1:30PM

About Face Theatre invites you to join us for an intimate afternoon with Doug Wright, the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright of I AM MY OWN WIFE and the Broadway-bound musical WAR PAINT, in conversation with the Chicago Tribune's chief theatre critic, Chris Jones.

This event takes place at the Museum of Contemporary Art in the Edlis Neeson Theater at 220 E. Chicago Ave. Chicago, IL. This program is made possible through the generous support of the Museum of Contemporary Art.

Tickets are available at www.aboutfacetheatre.org.

Industry Ticket Offers

It's a Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago! - American Blues Theater at the Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N. Lincoln, is offering a limited number of Industry tickets for the December 12 performance. Tickets are $15 with code LIGHT, and can be purchased online at AmericanBluesTheater.com or by calling (773) 404-7336.

Cinderella at the Theater of Potatoes - the Hypocrites at The Den Theatre, 1329 N. Milwaukee Ave, is offering $10 industry tickets through November 20 with the code 'industry10' online or at the door. http://www.the-hypocrites.com/production/cinderella-at-the-theater-of-potatoes/.

Chicago Park District Accepting 2017 Night Out in the Parks Submissions

Calling all Chicago based artists and organizations! The Chicago Park District invites you to submit your best ideas for the 2017 season of Night Out in the Parks. Accepting 2017 submittals from November 2 through December 16, 2016. APPLY NOW.

Inaugural Chicago Global Theatre Alliance Meeting on 11/12

International Voices Project invites artists and companies committed to staging global plays on Chicago stages to the inaugural meeting of the Chicago Global Theatre Alliance on Saturday November 12th at 1PM. The goal of CGTA is to create conversations and connections among Chicago companies and artists committed to global performance. The meeting will take place at Chopin Theatre, 1543 W. Division Street. RSVP ivpchicago@gmail.com or call Patrizia at 773-343-0144.

300 Law Books and Shelves Available as Donation

300 law books and shelves from a law office available as a donation to a theater. Recipient must come and get them (and the nice book cases). If interested contact Donald F. Peters, Jr. at 630.887.6901 or dpeters@peterslyons.com.

Industry Ticket Offers

Lizt Alfonso Dance Cuba- Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, 50 E Congress Pkwy, is offering $15 industry tickets for Saturday, November 5 at 7:30PM. Use promo code INDUSTRY online at AuditoriumTheatre.org or by calling 312.341.2300.

Roz and Ray - Victory Gardens Theater, 2433 N Lincoln Avenue, is offering $15 industry tickets for performances November 11-20 with code INDUSTRY. Get tickets at Victorygardens.org or 773-871-3000.

End of the Rainbow - Porchlight Music Theatre at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont Ave. is offering a $15 Industry Night, Monday, Nov. 7 at 1:30 pm. Call and mention PMTINDUSTRY at 773.327.5252 or stop at the box office to purchase your ticket. For more information go to porchlightmusictheatre.org. Proof of industry necessary to claim ticket, subject to availability, cannot be combined with other discounted tickets, max of 1 ticket per order.

The Little Flower of East Orange - Eclipse Theatre Company at The Athenaeum (2936 N. Southport Ave. Chicago). $10 industry tickets for all previews on November 3rd, 4th and 5th at 7:30pm in addition to Thursday November 10th and Friday November 11th. Mention Code INDUSTRY at the Box Office. For tickets and info, call 773-935-6875 or visit eclipsetheatre.com.

Krampus! - Ghostlight Ensemble at Underground Wonder Bar, 710 N Clark St, is offering $5 industry tickets through November 8 with the code word INDUSTRY online or at the door. Please bring a resume. http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2666045.

The Mars Assignment – The Pentagon Theater at Collaboraction Studios (1579 N. Milwaukee Ave). Collaboration is offering $5 off industry tickets on Industry Night, November 7 (7:30pm) with the code INDUSTRY online, over the phone (312-226-9633) or at the door. Industry tickets are also available for all performances, $10 on Thursdays and Sundays or $15 on Fridays & Saturdays. http://www.collaboraction.org/the-mars-assignment.

Chicago Jazz Philharmonic (CJP)- Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, 50 E Congress Pkwy, is offering $15 industry tickets for CJP on Friday, November 11 at 7:30PM. CJP returns to our historic stage with the program Americana, a celebration of our heartland’s rich cultural fabric. Use promo code INDUSTRY online at AuditoriumTheatre.org or by calling 312.341.2300.

Bobbie Clearly - Steep Theatre, 1115 W. Berwyn Ave. will hold an industry performance on Monday, November 14 at 8:00. All tickets are $15. Visit www.steeptheatre.com for more information.

The Arts Circle Presents: Ayad Akhtar and Kimberly Senior In Conversation

Please join us for Ayad Akhtar & Kimberly Senior in conversation on Monday, November 7 at 7:00PM in the Josephine Louis Theater. The exciting event is co-presented by Arts Circle, Department of Theatre, Global Humanities Initiative, the Wirtz Center, Middle East and North Africa (MENA), and the Alice Kaplan Institute for the Humanities.

The informative evening is Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Ayad Akhtar in conversation with Jeff-award winning director Kimberly Senior. Akhtar's new play JUNK: The Golden Age of Debt takes us back to the hotbed of the ‘80s and offers an origin story for the world that finance has given us. The talk will be illustrated with scenes from the play, performed by theatre students and directed by Kimberly Senior. They will discuss the issues in this work and refer to their collaboration on the Pulitzer Prize winning play Disgraced, looking at people’s indebtedness to their family histories and inherited identities and the pull between countries of origin and countries of citizenship.

Ayad Akhtar is a novelist, playwright, actor and screen writer whose work addresses the identity politics of belonging and acceptance.

Kimberly Senior is the recipient of the 2016 Special Jeff Award for her Chicago career achievements as a trail blazer, champion, and role model for emerging artists. In addition to her stellar directing career, Kimberly has won recognition for her work in theatre education programs and work with young adults.

Free and open to the public
CLICK HERE TO RSVP
Seating is limited.

Industry Ticket Offers

New offers added this week. For a complete list of industry ticket offers available click here. 

Betrayal – Raven Theatre, 6157 N. Clark Street, is offering $18 tickets to theatre industry professionals for any Thursday evening performance thru December 17. Additional Industry performance Wednesday 10/26. Offer available by phone or walk-up, must mention the code INDUSTRY to reserve. Proof of industry (headshot, business card, etc.) required upon ticket pickup.

Hillary! The Musical - The Prop Thtr, 3402 N. Elston is offering 2 for 1 industry tickets on  Fridays & Saturdays at 10pm through November 5. www.hillary.bpt.me or call 773.742.5420.

Reprise – Adventure Stage Chicago at the Vittum Theater (1012 N. Noble St). ASC is making $10 industry tickets available on November 4 (7pm) and November 5 (4pm). Use code INDUSTRY at 773.342.4141 or at adventurestage.org/tickets.

bare -Refuge Theatre Project at Epworth United Methodist Church,5253 N Kenmore, is offering $15 industry tickets to the performance of bare on Monday, October 31st at 7:30 pm. Use code INDUSTRY when purchasing online or at the door. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bare-tickets-27278593006.

Apartment 3A - Windy City Playhouse (3014 W. Irving Park Rd) is offering $15 house tickets for industry members at any Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday performance (runs through 12/18/16). Use code IndustryLeague online at windycityplayhouse.com/apt-3a/ or call 773.891.8985.

The Bottle Tree - Stage Left Theatre at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont is offering $15 industry tickets on Thursdays 11/3, 11/10, and 11/17 @8pm. For tickets use the code "maple" online, over the phone (773-975-8150) or at the door. Visit stagelefttheatre.com for more information.

Fun Home – Playing at the Oriental Theatre, 24 Randolph St, Broadway In Chicago and FUN HOME are offering $25 industry RUSH tickets for November 2, November 3 (matinee + evening) and November 8 performances. Tickets can be purchased at the box office or online on the day of the performance with offer code INDUSTRY. For tickets or more information visit BroadwayInChicago.com.

Greenhouse Theater Center Announces New Resident Theatre Company Initiative

Currently Accepting Applicants for 2017
The Greenhouse Theater Center announced today it is seeking applicants for its new Resident Theater Company Program set to launch in 2017. The newly-created initiative aims to foster the growth of itinerant Chicago theatre companies by providing affordable performance spaces and resources to expand audiences.

Resident companies will enjoy sharply reduced rental costs for the venue’s two 190-seat mainstages, expanded marketing support including dedicated subscription management with access to the Greenhouse’s patron database and access to the building’s many amenities including a full-service box office and bar. Located at 2257 N. Lincoln Ave., the Greenhouse Theater Center is one of Chicago’s premier off-loop performance spaces, with an esteemed history dating back to the late 1960s.

The Resident Theater Company Program features a low weekly rental rate of $1500, in contrast to the Greenhouse’s standard rental fees ranging from $3000 - $4000/week. The program also includes a 90%/10% profit sharing agreement, giving The Greenhouse and residents shared incentives to succeed while keeping the rental rate low. Companies interested in applying for the Resident Theater Company Program should contact General Manager Maia Reed at gm@greenhousetheater.org or (773) 404-7336.

Additionally, The Greenhouse will continue to make investments into the building’s infrastructure to update the lobby and performance spaces, making them even more conducive to the work of all tenant companies. The Greenhouse recently enhanced the audience experience in their mainstage theaters by replacing the audience seating and flooring to provide patrons with a more comfortable theater-going environment. Additional lighting and audio equipment is currently enhancing both the patron and renter experience with further infrastructure improvements on the way. Most immediately, addressing soundproofing is underway to improve the performance spaces and greatly decrease the sound bleed between the individual stages and their respective lobbies, which is a perennial concern for multi-venue spaces. Long-term goals include further expanding the technical capabilities of the spaces and improved dressing rooms and lobby amenities.

About the Greenhouse Theater Center
The Greenhouse Theater Center is a nonprofit performance venue located at 2257 N. Lincoln Ave, in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood. Our complex offers two newly remodeled 190-seat main stage spaces, two 60-seat studio theaters, an in-house rehearsal room, and Chicago’s only dedicated used theatre bookstore.

Our mission at the Greenhouse is first and foremost to grow local theatre. We strive to cultivate a fertile environment for local artists, from individual renters to our bevy of resident companies, to develop and produce their work. In 2014 alone, The Greenhouse Theater Center provided space for almost 1,000 ticketed performances, serving more than 54,000 patrons. Among these events were at least 30 productions by our resident companies, including the celebrated Remy Bumpo Theatre Company. Through our Trellis Program, we offer the community affordable access to our work by housing Chicago’s only dedicated used theatre bookstore, located on the second floor of our complex, as well as offering a free reading series each Tuesday night where local artists workshop their latest scripts. Additionally, we also continue to play an active role in cultivating and nurturing our community through continued partnerships with the League of Chicago Theaters and local Chambers of Commerce.

As of 2016, the Greenhouse Theater Center embraced the true spirit of growth and launched its producing entity. With the announcement of our 8 month long Solo Celebration Series, helmed by Artistic Director Jacob Harvey, we will produce 12 solo plays from June 2016 to February 2017. Through this inaugural effort, we hope to expand the solo play cannon while also cultivating a larger conversation about the possibilities of the one-person play.

With new ideas always incubating, the Greenhouse Theater Center is flourishing.

Come grow with us!

Industry Ticket Offers

Bran Castle - Porchlight Music Theatre at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont Ave is offering a free industry reading on Monday, October 31 at 7:30 p.m. RSVP by Friday, October 28th at 12pm to info@porchlightmusictheatre.org.

Bechdel Fest 4: The Boiling Point – Broken Nose Theatre at The Buena of Pride Arts Center (4147 N Broadway). Featuring 8 new plays by Chicago-based artists, all passing the Bechdel-Wallace-Test. This Sunday - Wednesday (October 23-26) at 7:30pm, all tickets are Pay-What-You-Can. Set your own ticket price at http://dime.io/events/bechdel-fest-4.

Free Lumber from Pride Films and Plays

Pride Films and Plays has a ton of scrap lumber they are giving away this Saturday, October 22 from noon to 4. Contact David Zak at dgzak1@gmail.com with any questions.

Joseph Drummond To Receive 2016 Corona Award

Eclipse Theatre Company announces its Eighth Annual Corona Award, to be presented to Joseph Drummond, Goodman Theatre Production Stage Manager. The Corona Award honors an individual who has played an important role in supporting and nurturing the growth of the Chicago theater community as well as small- to medium-sized ensembles such as Eclipse Theatre. The Corona Award derives its name from the Latin word, meaning crown, as well as outer atmosphere of the sun most easily seen during a total eclipse.

The 2016 Corona Award event will begin with a cocktail hour at 6:30 p.m. (appetizers and cash bar), followed by a silent auction and the award ceremony at 7:30 p.m., on Monday, November 14, 2016 at the Athenaeum Theatre, located, 2936 N. Southport Ave. in Chicago. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Tickets can be purchased at the door or online at www.eclipsetheatre.com Information available at 312-869-4870.

Past Corona Award Recipients have included 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 Theatre Resident Director Chuck Smith, League of Chicago Theatres Executive Director Deb Clapp, and Mary-Arrchie Artistic Director Richard Cotovsky.

Joseph Drummond recently retired as a Production Stage Manager with The Goodman Theatre after 42 seasons. His credits include 133 Goodman Productions, among them The Iceman Cometh, Race and Red. He stage-managed House and Garden during the new Goodman’s inaugural season, and previously stage-managed Robert Falls’ Tony Award-winning production of Arthur Miller’s classic Death of a Salesman at the Goodman, on Broadway and at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles. Other Goodman productions include Candide, Turn of the Century, Desire Under the Elms, Rock ’n’ Roll, Animal Crackers, Passion Play, King Lear, The Clean House, Finishing the Picture, The Rose Tattoo, The Beard of Avon, Drowning Crow, The Visit, The Odyssey, All the Rage, Arcadia, Another Midsummer Night, The Night of the Iguana, On the Open Road, Book of the Night, Landscape of the Body, The Gospel at Colonus and twelve productions of A Christmas Carol. In December 2011, Drummond received the Del Hughes Award for Lifetime Achievement from the Stage Managers’ Association in New York City. He is included in the 2012 edition of Marquis’ Who’s Who in America. He has taught stage management at Roosevelt University and is the recipient of the Joseph Jefferson Award for Lifetime Achievement after 25 years of stage management at the Goodman. He is an over 40-year member of Actors’ Equity Association.

Stage Managers and Social Media Forum

Stage Managers and Social Media forum.
Monday Oct 24, 2016 6:30-9:30, at The Theatre School at DePaul University 2350 N Racine Ave (corner of Fullerton & Racine) ROOM 301 (take elevator or stairs to 3rd floor)
All stage managers and student stage managers are welcome to attend. Denise Schneider the Press Director of the Goodman Theatre notes “Social media is a bit like the Wild West—but there’s gold in them thar hills!". I believe she has nailed the perfect description. What are the rules and regulations that stage managers should be following when they post or are asked to post items about the show they are working on? Is there a safe place within Social Media for SM's to ask questions and share solutions? These questions and more are what we plan to discuss during the Forum.
The forum is sponsored by the Stage Managers' Association and SMA member Jason Shivers and Joe Drummond as the Central Regional Rep are hosting the event.

TDF Now Accepting Applications for National Open Captioning Initiative

TDF offers a limited number of two-year partnerships with professional regional theatres to sponsor open captioned performances and increase attendance by people who are deaf or hard of hearing. The sponsorship is intended as a service in and of itself for people who are hard of hearing or deaf rather than a supplemental service to be offered in tandem with regularly scheduled sign language interpreted performances.

Theatre Development Fund Provides:
COST OF SERVICE
Payment of expenses for contracting open captioning services through a professional theatre captioning company, which includes captioning fees as well as any travel expenses incurred by the caption operators during the preparation process and performance. Our service provider is c2, Caption Coalition Inc., for any OC sponsorship as we have a long-standing partnership with the company in modeling best practices on a national level. c2 is specific to TDF partnerships.

ASSISTANCE WITH PROMOTION
Listing of TDF sponsored open captioned performances at the partnering venue on TDF's website, with links for ticket purchasing; and publicizing these accessible performances through mail and email newsletters to TDF theatregoers with hearing loss.

EXPERTISE
Readiness to share experience on audience development, equipment options and funding; and to serve as a liaison, when needed, between producing entity and venue in regard to queries that may arise.

HOW TO APPLY
Professional theatres interested in being considered for a partnership should send a letter of inquiry to tap@tdf.org by 6pm on April 21st, 2017 that briefly outlines the following:
*Commitment to providing better access for people with disabilities.*
*Indication of strong community support for open captioning; e.g., letter(s) from members of the community with hearing loss requesting open captioning and/or letter(s) from local HLAA chapter(s).*
*Proposed season schedule of open captioned performances with dates, times and productions listed, preferably in a series; e.g., one open captioned performance of each production in the Broadway series, offered on the first Saturday matinee of each show's run.*

Effective Management Strategies for Theatre Leaders

Friday, November 4, 9AM - 5 PM 
Chicago Cultural Center, 5th Fl Millennium Park Room, 78 E. Washington Ave. 

 Robbin Walker is back by popular demand! 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 encouraged.
This is a FREE workshop for League members, but participation will be limited. Space fills up up quickly.
Click here to RSVP.

Athenaeum Theatre Blood Drive on October 19

The Athenaeum Theatre will be working with LifeSource, Chicagoland's Blood Center for a blood drive on 10/19 from 11am to 5pm on-site at the Athenaeum! Let's show what the theatre community and the Lakeview Community can do to help others.

We need at least 50 volunteers for this drive! Please use the link below and follow these instructions to make a reservation.

http://www.lifesource.org/donate-blood/where-to-donate/

1.- Click on Mobile Blood Drives (center of the page in red)
2.- Click on “Click here” to search a drive near you…
3.- Select an option and click either on Donor Login. Create Login or New Donor so new or unregistered donors can register.
4.- Scroll down and enter your group code (800B) on Search by Group Code field and select date range up to Wednesday, October 19th, 2016 * (important)
5.- Select Athenaeum Theatre and hit select to schedule the appointment.

Or contact Jeff DeLong at the Athenaeum to schedule an appointment. 773-935-6860. As an added bonus all of the donors will get a choice of the best seats in the house for a screening of F.W. Murnau’s 1922 German, silent, horror classic,Nosferatu!  With a live score performed by the Invincible Czars of Austin, TX. (https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pe.c/10110183)

Live music and the undead, just in time for Halloween. Thanks for donating! And we hope to see you at the Athenaeum Theatre!

FACTS ABOUT BLOOD DONATION
•Brightening lives through blood donations means recipients and their families may have a gift of life and a promise of hope.
•1 in 7 people entering the hospital will need blood. 53% are women and 47% are men
•Every two seconds someone needs blood. Blood is needed daily for surgeries and medical procedures … cancer treatments and emergencies.
•Every time you donate whole blood you can save the lives of 3 people. Blood is divided into platelets, plasma and red cells.
•LifeSource, Chicagoland’s Blood Center, is the largest supplier of blood and blood products in Illinois and one of the largest blood centers in the country.
•Ninety percent of the population will need donated blood in its lifetime, yet fewer than three percent of eligible donors in the Chicagoland area regularly give the gift of life.

Chicago Dramatists Currently Accepting Applications for The Grafting Project

The Grafting Project at Chicago Dramatists is part of our effort to promote Resident Playwrights and collaborate with peer organizations. Theatrical organizations interested in producing a play by a current Chicago Dramatists resident playwright can apply for a Grafting Project. If the organization is approved, Chicago Dramatists provides the company five weeks of free theatre rental, valued at over $5000. Applications for the 2017/2018 season will be accepted starting September 1, 2016 and can be found here. The submission period closes October 31, 2016. Contact Artistic Director Meghan Beals for details.

Industry Ticket Offers

Saturn Returns - The Neo-Futurarium (5153 N. Ashland). Half-Price industry tickets will be offered October 27th, 28th, & 29th at 7:30pm. For tickets call #773-878-4557 or visit www.neofuturists.org and use the code "Industry". Tickets must be purchased in advance. No door sales.

A Walk in the Woods - Spartan Theatre Company at the Den Theatre, 1333 N. Milwaukee Ave is offering $10 industry tickets to all of their performances September 30 - October 23. Visit witw.brownpapertickets and select the "Student/Industry" price.

bare - Refuge Theatre Project at Epworth United Methodist Church, 5253 N Kenmore, is offering $15 industry tickets to the performance of bare on Monday, October 17th at 7:30 pm. Use code INDUSTRY when purchasing online or at the door.

How We Got On - Haven Theatre at The Den Theatre, 1333 N Milwaukee Ave, is offering $15 industry tickets for the run of the show through November 12th. Use the code BREATHEIN when purchasing online or in person at the box office. Visit haventheatrechicago.com for more information.

The Second City's Fast, Loud & Funny - UP Comedy Club, 230 W. North Ave in Chicago is offering 25% off tickets to any F,L&F performance in October. Please call the Box Office at 312-662-4562 and use the code: INDUSTRY when placing you order.

Skooby Don't - Hell in a Handbag Productions at Mary's Attic, 5400 N. Clark, is offering $16 industry tickets for the run of the show  through November 4 with code word ' industry' online or at the door. Bring proof please. http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2483219.

Showgirls The Benefit - Hell in a Handbag at Ebenezer Lutheran Church, 1650 W. Foster, is offering $55 industry rates for it's annual benefit on 10/16 featuring a staged reading of Showgirls The Musical, food, drinks and fabulous auction items. Go to http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2598707 for details and enter code word' industry'.

Industry Ticket Offers

Dying City – The Comrades at Heartland Studio (7016 N Glenwood Avenue, Chicago). $10 industry tickets are available to all performances, October 7-30 (Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday performances) at 7:30pm. Choose INDUSTRY pricing at checkout. No proof needed. For more information, visit us online at www.the-comrades.com.

Defying Gravity: Stephen Schwartz and Friends – The McAninch Arts Center at The College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Boulevard in Glen Ellyn is offering 50% off industry tickets to this Friday October 7th at 8pm performance. Use code 50OFF online at atthemac.org or call the box office at 630-942-4000.

Diary of a Worm, a Spider, & a Fly – Emerald City Theatre at the Apollo Theater, 2540 N Lincoln Ave, is offering Buy-One-Get-One industry tickets to all weekend performances between October 3 and November 27th. Use the code LEAGUE when purchasing online or when calling the box office at 773-935-6100.

Junie B Jones in… Jingle Bells, Batman Smells! – Emerald City Theatre at the Apollo Theater, 2540 N Lincoln Ave, is offering Buy-One-Get-One industry tickets to all weekend performances between October 3 and November 27th. Use the code LEAGUE when purchasing online or when calling the box office at 773-935-6100.

Space Availability with Redtwist Theatre

Redtwist offers space to guest companies at reasonable rates.
• Six week runs only, three performances per week (18 total)
• Perf times are Sat @ 3pm, Wed & Sun @ 7:30pm
• Two slots still available for 16-17: Apr 26 to Jun 4 & Jul 12 to Aug 20
Contact: michael@redtwist.org.

Enriching Evanston Through Art

All Evanston arts stakeholders are welcome: artists, arts groups, performers, audience and all who love art. Can we enrich Evanston through art? Let’s take one step together to find out. Enrich Evanston through Art Can art take us beyond diversity and help break down some of the barriers between us?

Join us for a free workshop about what has divided our communities historically, and lend your creativity to explore how the arts can help bring us together today. Dr Gilo Kwesi Logan and Dino Robinson will take an Evanston history perspective to lead us beyond diversity, deepening our racial/ethnic awareness, knowledge and understanding.

Join us on Wednesday, October 19 at 6:00 PM 
Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center, 1655 Foster St, Evanston 
Refreshments will be served and childcare provided
www.facebook.com/enrichevanston enrichevanston@gmail.com

The Training Center at Victory Gardens Returns

Victory Gardens Theater announces the return of The Training Center, with courses beginning in fall 2016. Classes in a variety of disciplines, including performance, dance and writing will be taught by celebrated local artists such as playwrights Ike Holter and Arlene Malinowski, choreographer Breon Arzell, as well as Arts Education Director Robert Cornelius, and Artistic Director Emeritus Dennis Začek. All Training Center classes will be held at Victory Gardens Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Avenue.

“We’re kicking off the return of The Training Center to Victory Gardens Theater with a variety of classes led by many talented and highly experienced Chicago artists. These courses are designed to deepen and enhance the skills of local theater makers at any point in their artistic journey. With courses ranging from the fundamentals of writing a potent ten-minute play, to contemporary dance, to audition essentials and comedic writing, these are a must for all artists,” states Artistic Director Chay Yew.

For more information about The Training Center or to register for courses call 773.871.3000 or visit http://victorygardens.org/also-playing/training-center/.

Grand Stage Announces more Theatrical Skills Workshops

Join us for these educational, informative and inexpensive workshops.

Pre-registration is required. There will not be any on-site registration.

All workshops have limited space. Registering early is recommended.

Please share with students and colleagues.

To register go to  http://grandstage.com/tsw.htm and click on specific workshop for  details and registration form.

Theatrical Make-Up: "Who do you want to be?"

October 15, 2016        8:30 - 12:30   

J. Sterling Morton West HS, Berwyn, Illinois

Presenter: Corrie Marlowe, Make-up Artist, Faculty at Roosevelt  University

• Contouring and old age     

• Cuts and bruises

*Cost: Educational - $15, others: $25  

          Materials fee: $15 for required make-up kit

Registration DEADLINE: Friday, October 7

Scene Painting: The Basics

October 29, 2016               9 - 4

Oakton Comm. College, Des Plaines, Illinois

Presenters: Emily Altman, Scenic Artist

                    Jen Knott, Rosco Paint Products Manager

• Basic painting tools and techniques

• Introduction to Brick and Wood Technique

• Glazes versus Washes 

• Color mixing            

Co-sponsored with USITT Midwest Regional Section

* Cost: All participants: $35, Materials Fee: $15

* Lunch included

Registration DEADLINE: Friday, October 21.

ETC' s Ion Console Training Level 1: Essentials

November 19, 2016       9:00 - 4

Glenbrook North HS, Northbrook, Illinois

Presenter:  Spencer Lyons, Product Specialist, ETC

• The basics to get the programmer up and running

• Topics include patch, cues, groups and subs

• Console navigation and patch

• Work with cues, groups, and submasters

• Play with conventional and moving lights in a virtual environment

*Cost: Educational -  $25, Others, $35

* Lunch included

Registration DEADLINE: Friday, November 11

Show Control Possibilities

 December 3, 2016                                9:00 - 3:00

Stevenson HS, Lincolnshire, Illinois

Presenters: Stephen Carmody, TD

                   Matt Godlewski, TD

• Learn about different programs including QLab to control

   audio, lighting, and full show control

• See how control is integrated from the simple to the complex

• Experiment with the software and system to create a

   show live from material gathered by participants during the workshop.                                             

 (Co-sponsored with USITT Midwest Regional Section)

*Cost: Educational -  $25, Others, $35

* Lunch included

Registration DEADLINE: Monday, November 28

                                   

To register go to  http://grandstage.com/tsw.htm and click on specific workshop for registration form.

           

Questions?  Contact Steve Jacobs, Director of Training Workshops

                        sjacobs@grandstage.com

Industry Ticket Offers

Romeo & Juliet – The Joffrey Ballet, 50 East Congress, is offering 40% off industry tickets to October 13, 14, 20 and 21 performances. Use code IND40 to buy online.

Let Me Entertain You: Jule Styne’s Greatest Hits - Light Opera Works at Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Avenue in Evanston, is offering half-price industry tickets on October 7 and 14 at 8 p.m., and October 12, 13 and 15 at 2 p.m. For tickets call 847-920-5360 or visit www.LightOperaWorks.com and use code "people." Tickets must be purchased in advance. No door sales.

Amour- Black Button Eyes Productions at the Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N. Southport is offering $17 industry tickets (including $2 Athenaeum restoration fee) to the the Thursday September 29 through Sunday October 2 performances, available through the Athenaeum Theatre website (AthenaeumTheatre.org) or the Athenaeum Theatre box office (773.935.6875) using the code THRUWALLS.

Prokofiev’s Cinderella & Vine’s Five Hallucinations – The Chicago Symphony Orchestra, 220 S. Michigan Ave., is offering $10 industry tickets to the October 6 & 8 performances of Prokoviev’s Cinderella and the world premiere of Carl Vine’s trombone concerto, Five Hallucinations, based on the book by Oliver Sacks. Use promo code INDUSTRY at checkout on cso.org or by calling 312-294-3000.

The Burials - Steppenwolf Theatre for Young Audiences, 1650 N. Halsted, is offering $15 tickets to public performances at 3pm on October 8, 15 and 22 7:30pm on October 8, 14 and 22 Use code 27865 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.

You on the Moors Now - the Hypocrites, 1329 N. Milwaukee Ave in Wicker Park, is offering $18 industry tickets to all performances through Oct 30. Use discount code 'industry18' online, in person or by calling (872) 205-6525. For more information visit www.the-hypocrites.com.

Life Sucks - Lookingglass Theatre Company, 821 N. Michigan Ave. is offering $20/$25 industry tickets to performances Saturday, October 1 & 8 at 2PM - $25, Sunday, October 2 & 9 at 7:30PM - $20, and Thursday, October 6 & 13 at 2PM - $20. Use code INDUSTRY when purchasing.

Meeting and Rehearsal Space Available with American Blues Theater

American Blues Theater has meeting and rehearsal space available late fall and early winter. The 700sqft room is perfect for rehearsals, meetings, auditions, or photo shoots. It is located near the Damen Brown Line and Metra Ravenswood stops and access to ample street parking. Space includes a small kitchenette, chairs, tables, and is climate-controlled. Rates start at $10/hour. For questions and booking information, please contact JaclynH@AmericanBluesTheater.com.

Industry Ticket Offers

The Last Wife - TimeLine Theatre Company, 615 W. Wellington Ave. is offering $15 industry tickets to all previews 9/21 through 9/28. Use discount code "Industry15" online, in person or by calling 773.281.8463 x6. For more information visit www.timelinetheatre.com.

Red Velvet – Raven Theatre, 6157 N. Clark Street, is offering $18 tickets to theatre industry professionals for any Thursday evening performance thru November 27. Additional Industry performances Wednesday 9/28, Friday 9/30 and Monday 10/3. Offer available by phone or walk-up, must mention the code INDUSTRY to reserve. Proof of industry (headshot, business card, etc.) required upon ticket pickup.

True West - Shattered Globe Theatre at Theater Wit (1229 W Belmont) is offering $15 discounted industry tickets to all Thursday performances 9/22-10/20. Tickets can be purchased via the Theater Wit Box Office in person, online (bit.ly/SGTtruewesttix), or via phone (773-975-8150) with the code INDUSTRY.

Julius Caesar – Writers Theatre, 325 Tudor Court, Glencoe, $20 industry tickets to for a performance 7 or fewer days away. Use code INDUSTRY online at writerstheatre.org or mention your industry status when calling the Box Office at 847-242-6000. Present your proof of involvement in the industry (i.e. a headshot, resume, business card, etc.) at will call to pick up your ticket. One discounted ticket per industry proof.

East Texas Hot Links - Writers Theatre, 325 Tudor Court, Glencoe, $20 industry tickets to for a performance 7 or fewer days away. Use code INDUSTRY online at writerstheatre.org or mention your industry status when calling the Box Office at 847-242-6000. Present your proof of involvement in the industry (i.e. a headshot, resume, business card, etc.) at will call to pick up your ticket. One discounted ticket per industry proof.

The Love Potion - Chicago Opera Theater at the Music Box Theatre, 3733 N Southport Ave. is offering 40% off tickets for performance dates: Friday, September 30th at 7:30pm, Saturday, October 1st at 3:00pm,, and Sunday, October 9th at 3:00pm Simply use promo code INDUSTRY at checkout or call our box office at 312.704.8414. This opera will be sung in English and runs approx. 105 minutes.

I Do Today – Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N Lincoln, is offering an industry discount for  performances through 10/9. Use promo code INDUSTRY $10.50 weekday tickets, or $12 weekend tickets. Tickets can be purchased online at greenhousetheater.org or by calling the box office at 773-404-7336.

Join the Season of Concern AIDS Run and Walk on 10/1

Saturday, October 1 at Soldier Field

We are simply family helping family.

Created 30 years ago by Chicago theater artists to provide care for those in the theater community afflicted with AIDS-related illnesses, Season of Concern has raised tens of thousands of dollars from generous artists and theater patrons to benefit hundreds of people in the entertainment industry-actors, directors, designers, technicians, playwrights-who are experiencing health-related emergencies and medical issues.

Since 1987, Season of Concern has distributed over 2.5 million dollars to 35 different Chicago-based AIDS service organizations, including AIDS Legal Council of Chicago, Chicago Women's AIDS Project, and The Children's Place. These direct-care grant awards are distributed annually and support a variety of essential programs and services for those in the Chicago community in need.

In addition, Season of Concern's Biscotto-Miller Fund provides financial assistance to individuals in the Chicago theatre community who are experiencing a catastrophic illness or a health-related emergency or event, including but not limited to HIV/AIDS. The fund was created in 1985 to honor the memory of stage manager Tommy Biscotto and actor J. Pat Miller.

Lastly, Season of Concern gives sustaining support to the Chicago office of The Actors Fund, the national human services organization that helps entertainment and performing arts professionals in theatre, film, music, opera, television and dance through a broad spectrum of social, health, employment and housing programs that address their essential and critical needs. Funding provided by Season of Concern goes directly to the Chicago office of The Actors Fund Chicago, which oversees the entertainment community in Chicago and throughout the Midwest.

Learn more, register and support the Season of Concern team

Space Availability at Rivendell Theatre

We have a rare six-week mainstage slot available at Rivendell Theatre February 20 - April 2, 2017. Folks who are interested should contact theater owner Steve Misetic directly at 847-477-8445 or misetic@msn.com.

Take a Stab at this Playwriting Competition

Babes With Blades Theatre Company and competition sponsor Fight Master David Woolley announce the seventh round of JOINING SWORD & PEN, the international playwriting competition dedicated to expanding the canon of quality scripts featuring fighting roles for women. The winner will receive the Margaret W. Martin Award: the play will undergo development via BWBTC’s Fighting Words program prior to premiering as part of BWBTC’s 2018-19 season, and the playwright will receive a $1,000.00 cash prize. Artwork, rules, and deadlines are available on the BWBTC website at http://babeswithblades.org/joining-sword-pen/.

Industry Ticket Offers

Amour- Black Button Eyes Productions at the Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N. Southport is offering $17 industry tickets (including $2 Athenaeum restoration fee) to the the Thursday September 15 through Sunday September 18 performances, available through the Athenaeum Theatre website (AthenaeumTheatre.org) or the Athenaeum Theatre box office (773.935.6875) using the code THRUWALLS.

Thrones! The Musical Parody – Apollo Theater Chicago, 2530 N Lincoln, is offering an industry discount for September 15-18 performances. Use promo code INDSTR for $15 tickets. (Handling fees apply). Tickets can be purchased online at apollochicago.com or by calling the box office at 773-935-6100.

Visiting Edna - Steppenwolf Theatre, 1650 N. Halsted, $20 tickets to preview performances September 15-23, excluding Saturday nights. Use code 27366 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.

Grizzly Mama - Rivendell Theatre Ensemble, 5779 N. Ridge, is offering $15 discounted industry tickets to performances Thursday 9/15 thru Saturday 9/17 -- and then on all Thursday 8PM performances during the run. Tickets can be purchased via the Rivendell Box Office in person, online or via phone 773-334-7728 with box-office code GMINDUSTRY.

That's Weird, Grandma: It Came from the Voting Booth-The Neo-Futurist Theater, 5153 N Ashland Ave. is offering $6 tickets for performances (September 19-October 3 and October 24-November 28) with code INDUSTRY. More show information and tickets at barrelofmonkeys.org.

Cole Porter 125 – A Birthday Celebration- Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, 50 E Congress Pkwy, is offering $20 industry tickets for this one-night-only celebration on Saturday, September 24 at 7:30PM. Use promo code INDUSTRY online at AuditoriumTheatre.org or by calling 312.341.2300.

Ensemble Español Spanish Dance Theater- Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, 50 E Congress Pkwy, is offering $15 industry tickets for Ensemble Español’s 40th anniversary finale celebration on Thursday, September 29 at 7:30PM. Use promo code INDUSTRY online at AuditoriumTheatre.org or by calling 312.341.2300.

Man in the Ring - Court Theatre, 5535 S Ellis Ave, is offering $10 rush tickets starting one hour before performances to industry professionals for the first week of Previews. Sept 15th-18th. Just bring proof to the box office and enjoy show!

Cheers Live On Stage – Playing at the Broadway Playhouse, 175 E Chestnut, Broadway In Chicago and CHEERS LIVE ON STAGE is offering $29 tickets for Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday evening performances through October 2. Tickets can be purchased at the box office or online with offer code INDUSTRY. For tickets or more information visit BroadwayInChicago.com.

Industry Ticket Offers

Dr. Seward's Dracula - First Folio Theatre at Mayslake Hall, Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W 31st St, Oak Brook, is offering $10 tickets to industry professionals on Weds. evenings at 8 PM on Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26, Nov. 2. Tickets are on an "as available" basis and may be purchased no sooner than 48 hours in advance and must be paid for at the time they are ordered. When picking up tickets, buyer must bring a union card, a headshot/resume, tech resume, or business card indicating employment in the theater business. Price is good for the theater professional only, not guests. Tickets may be purchased by calling 630-986-8067.

Space Availability at Pride Arts Center

Pride Arts Center has late night and off night performance space, as well as audition and rehearsal space available. www.prideartscenter.com for more details. The 50 seat Buena Theater at 4147 N Broadway is available for rent Dec 19 to March 5, for either 2 5/6 week rentals or one longer period. www.prideartscenter.com.

Industry Ticket Offers

Amour - Black Button Eyes Productions at the Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N. Southport is offering $17 industry tickets (including $2 Athenaeum restoration fee) to the Friday September 2 and Sunday September 4 performances and the Thursday September 8 through Sunday September 11 performances, available through the Athenaeum Theatre website (AthenaeumTheatre.org) or the Athenaeum Theatre box office (773.935.6875) using the code THRUWALLS.

The Black Slot - AstonRep Theatre at the Raven Theatre, 6157 N. Clark Street is offering $10 industry tickets to any performance through October 2nd. Please email info@astonrep.com or call 773-828-9129 to reserve your tickets and mention INDUSTRY. Walk-up industry tickets also available. www.astonrep.com for show details.

Ultra American: A Patriot Act – Silk Road Rising, 77 W. Washington St, is offering an industry discount for September 6-September 25 performances. Use promo code INDUSTRY for $10 tickets. Tickets can be purchased online at www.UltraAmerican.org or by calling the box office at 312-857-1234.