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
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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.