Wednesday, January 31, 2018

Space Availability at Collaboraction

Collaboraction Studios is now accepting inquiries for Fall 2018 season rentals and residencies! In the historic Flat Iron Arts Building of Wicker Park, Collaboraction Studios is the perfect location to mount your 2018-19 Season, host your comedy show, or produce your Fall 2018 World Premiere show. With 3 affordable, flexible performances spaces: The Pentagon (70 seats), The Vault (80 seats) and The Salon (55 seats), Collaboraction Studios is ideal for for productions, film shoots, visual arts galleries, rehearsals, classes, and special events.

We are perfect for any small-to mid-sized theatre companies looking for a rooted space in the heart of Chicago’s arts community. Located at 1579 N. Milwaukee Ave., Collaboraction Studios is just off the Damen Blue Line Stop and readily accessible by the 72, 50 and 56 buses.

For more information or to schedule a tour, email info@collaboraction.org.

Monday, January 29, 2018

Industry Ticket Offers

That's Weird, Grandma: Stories For Change - Barrel of Monkeys at the Neo-Futurist Theatre, 5153 N Ashland, has $10 industry tickets available - Mondays at 8 p.m. through February 19. Purchase tickets at www.barrelofmonkeys.org using the code INDUSTRY.

Journey for the Sun: A SciFi Cartoon Circus - The Actors Gymnasium, 927 Noyes St., Evanston, is offering $15 industry tickets to performances February 23 - March 18.Use code INDUSTRY to access $15 tickets for performances between February 23 and March 18. Tickets are available online at actorsgymnasium.org, or by calling the Box Office at 847•328•2795.

Boy – TimeLine Theatre Company, 615 W. Wellington Ave., is offering half-price industry tickets for Wednesdays at 7:30pm and Saturdays at 4pm and 8pm through March 17. Click here, call 773.281.8463 x6 or buy in person at the Box Office. Must use code INDUSTRY50 when purchasing. Additional ticket system fees may apply.

Skeleton Crew - Northlight Theatre, 9501 Skokie Blvd in Skokie, is offering $15 Industry Rush Tickets for all performances. 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.

Blind Date – Goodman Theatre at 170 N Dearborn Street is offering $15 industry tickets for Blind Date on 2/2 and 2/3 at 8PM, and 2/4 at 2PM and 7:30PM. Use code INDUSTRY online at GoodmanTheatre.org/BlindDate or call 312.443.3800.

Thursday, January 25, 2018

Tap Workshop with Highland Park Players

Intermediate/Advance Tap Workshop featuring Chicago area performer, educator, and choreographer, Annie Jo Ermel. Tuesdays, February 27, March 6, March 13, March 20, from 8:30pm – 9:30pm at West Ridge Center in Highland Park $15 per class This workshop is not cumulative, drop-ins are encouraged! Sign up today!! More info at https://www.highlandparkplayers.com/tap-workshop.php

Wednesday, January 24, 2018

2nd Act Players announce 2018 #MeTooPlayFestival, call for scripts

The 2nd Act Players will stage a #MeTooPlayFestival for two weekends this May and is holding a script competition to seek out short scripts for the festival that focus on women dealing with key 2nd Acts and major issues in their lives. Playwrights are invited to send their short script (20 pages or less) for review by our competition judges. Six winning scripts will be chosen from entries and staged readings of them will be held the weekends of May 19-20 and May 26-27 at the 2nd Act Players' theater in Northminster Presbyterian Church, Evanston. To enter, simply visit the festival page on the Players’ website, http://evanston2ndactplayers.com.

The competition is open to playwrights from across the Chicagoland area and to those who can trace their roots to Chicago. The entry deadline is March 15. To enter, simply visit the festival page on the Players’ website, http://evanston2ndactplayers.com. For more information, email Frank at johnnfrank@evanston2ndactplayers.com or call 224-307-4190

Monday, January 22, 2018

Industry Ticket Offers

Nevermore- The Imaginary Life and Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe- Black Button Eyes Productions at the Edge Theater, 5451 N Broadway, Chicago, IL, is offering $15 Industry tickets (contingent on seat availability) to the following CLOSING WEEKEND performances: Thursday, January 25 at 7:30 pm, and Saturday, January 27 at 2 pm . Discounted tickets are available online with code “CAWCAW,” or by presenting proof of industry affiliation at the box office.

The Humans - Broadway In Chicago’s Cadillac Palace Theatre, 151 W. Randolph, is offering $55 main floor industry tickets for Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Sunday evening performances through February 4. Click here, call 800-775-2000 or visit any Broadway In Chicago box office to purchase. Must use code INDUSTRY when purchasing.

Five Mile Lake - Shattered Globe Theatre at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave is offering $15 industry tickets to Thursday performances during the run through February 24. Use code INDUSTRY. For more information visit www.shatteredglobe.org.

Rose by Laurence Leamer - Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N Lincoln, is offering industry tickets to every performance of the Jeff Award-winning Kennedy story ROSE through March 11th. No code required, just select ticket type "industry" here (http://www.greenhousetheater.org/rose) or via phone at 774-404-7336.

Cal in Camo by William Francis Hoffman - Rivendell Theatre, 5779 North Ridge Ave. is offering $15 Tickets to performances of CAL IN CAMO Saturday 1/27 at 4PM and at 8PM. Limit 2 tickets per Industry ID (self + guest). Subject to availability. Visit Rivendelltheatre.org & use box-office code: BREAST MILK or call 773.334.7728.

Sweet Texas Reckoning - Artemisia, A Chicago Theatre at The Frontier Theatre, 1106 W Thorndale Ave, Chicago, IL 60660, is offering $15.00 industry tickets to performances June 8 - 30 with discount code INDUSTRY. For reservations, please visit http://artemisiatheatre.org/tickets/.

Hatfield & McCoy - The House Theatre of Chicago at the Chopin Theatre, 1543 W. Division St. is offering $20 advance industry tickets on February 1 and 2 at 7:30PM. Use code "IMakeArt" online or at 773-769-3832. Can't make 2/1 or 2/2? The House always offers SAME-DAY Industry tickets for $20 as long as we aren't sold out! Buy SAME-DAY Industry tickets by calling the box office the day of the show at 773-769-3832, or at walk-up.

Thursday, January 18, 2018

Space Availability with Chicago Theater Works

Chicago Theater Works is seeking productions in need of an intimate cabaret style venue in Chicago as of June 1, or earlier for weeknight performance space, rehearsal space or an event site.

Chicago Theater Works opened in 2016 and has hosted two long-running productions. WE GOTTA BINGO (an interactive dinner theater show) ran for 15 months and TONY N TINA’S WEDDING is currently in its 17th month. The 6000 sq/ft venue features a lobby, a 3500sq/ft performance space, dressing rooms with private bathrooms, laundry facilities and a small prep kitchen.

The performance space has a flexible layout and staging and can seat up to 175 cabaret style.

The venue has Public Place of Amusement (PPA) and full liquor licenses. Owner is open to straight rentals or creative proposals.

Please contact: Bill Collins
Cell: 612-961-7311

Tuesday, January 16, 2018

Industry Ticket Offers

Women in Jeopardy by Wendy MacLeod - 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 and Thursday matinees at 3 PM from Jan. 24- Feb. 25. 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. Tickets may be purchased at the door the day of the performance, if available.

Nevermore- The Imaginary Life and Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe- Black Button Eyes Productions at the Edge Theater, 5451 N Broadway, Chicago, IL, is offering $15 Industry tickets (contingent on seat availability) to the following performances: Thursday, January 18 at 7:30 pm, and Saturday, January 20 at 2 pm . Discounted tickets are available online with code “CAWCAW,” or by presenting proof of industry affiliation at the box office.

Moon Man Walk – Definition Theatre Company at Richard Christiansen Theater, 2433 N Lincoln Avenue, is offering $15 industry tickets to performances January 26 – 28 and Thursday/Sunday performances (Feb 1-11) when you use the code INDUSTRY. For tickets buy online or call the box office at 773.871.3000.

Modern Masters - The Joffrey Ballet at the Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Congress, is offering 50% off industry tickets to performances February 9, 15 and 16. using code INDUSTRY online. Offer valid only for Thursday and Friday performances only.  Excludes price level 5. Restrictions Apply.

Tuesday, January 9, 2018

Michael Merritt Awards Seeking Recommendations

Who are the award worthy-designers and technicians you have collaborated with recently? We need your help to recognize the work of the most talented designers and technical collaborators in our industry! Recommendations take just a moment to complete online at merrittawards.com/recommendations. Don't delay, recommendations are accepted through the end of January.

Monday, January 8, 2018

Industry Ticket Offer

Nevermore- The Imaginary Life and Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe- Black Button Eyes Productions at the Edge Theater, 5451 N Broadway, Chicago, IL, is offering $15 Industry tickets (contingent on seat availability) to the following performances: Thursday, January 11 at 7:30 pm, and Saturday, January 13 at 3 pm . Discounted tickets are available online with code “CAWCAW,” or by presenting proof of industry affiliation at the box office.

Cal in Camo by William Francis Hoffman - Rivendell Theatre, 5779 North Ridge Ave. is offering $20 Industry Tickets to performances of their upcoming Midwestern premier production of CAL IN CAMO Thursdays through Saturdays 1/18- 1/27/2018. Must provide proof of industry when picking up tickets. Limit 2 tickets per Industry ID (self + guest). Subject to availability. Call 773.334.7728 or visit Rivendelltheatre.org & use box-office code: INDUSTRY.

Speech & Debate - Brown Paper Box Co. at The Edge Theater, 5451 N. Broadway, is offering $15 Industry tickets to all performances 2/2/18 - 3/4/18 using promo code Crucible18: https://dime.io/events/speech-and-debate.

Too Hot to Handel: The Jazz-Gospel Messiah — Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, 50 E Congress Pkwy, is offering $25 industry tickets on Saturday January 13 at 7:30PM and Sunday, January 14 at 3PM. Use promo code INDUSTRY online at AuditoriumTheatre.org or by call 312.341.2300. Limit 2 tickets; only available in select price levels.

BREACH a manifesto on race in american through the eyes of a black girl recovering from self-hate - Victory Gardens Theater, 2433 N Lincoln Avenue, is offering $15 industry tickets to performances February 10-18 when you use the code INDUSTRY. For tickets buy online or call the box office at 773.871.3000.

Thursday, January 4, 2018

Space Availability at the Royal George

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