Free reading/workshop space available at The Boxcar at Steep Theatre

The Boxcar will be a home for new plays this winter. We’re opening up the space at no cost to the theatre community on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights for play readings and workshops. Slots are available between December 13 and January 5. For more information, visit steeptheatre.com/boxcar or contact Kate Piatt-Eckert at kate@steeptheatre.com.

Collaboraction seeking submissions for The Light at Chicago Youth Theater Festival

Collaboraction is seeking submissions of short plays, devised theatre, dance, spoken word and performance from throughout the Chicagoland area for our upcoming youth festival, THE LIGHT. We are looking for young people, under the age of 21, to submit work that not only exposes the talent and power of Chicago’s young artists, but also uses the festival as a platform for art as activism. Pieces must be 5 minutes (minimum) to 7 minutes (maximum) in length. All work must be original. Selected pieces receive full production and design support and stipends for artists.

With THE LIGHT Youth Festival we will provide a safe space where young artists can showcase performances and art that has a message and purpose with a focus on bold creativity, authentic voice and social justice.

Performance Dates
July 11th - 14th 2019, with tour dates TBD
at the Pentagon Theatre for Social Justice
at Collaboraction Studios - 1579 North Milwaukee Ave in Chicago

Submission Deadline: January 31st, 2019
Pieces will be selected and awarded festival slots by March 2019.

TO SUBMIT OR FOR MORE INFORMATION go to https://www.collaboraction.org/the-light-submissions or email info@collaboraction.org

Announcing the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events’ current ArtsSpace Programs

ArtsSpace Program – Chicago Cultural Center
Year-round performance and presenting opportunities for non-profit arts organizations at the Chicago Cultural Center. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and must be submitted at least 120 days prior to the event date. Selected organizations will have the venue rental fee waived, but will incur operational costs for their programs. Application open year-round. To apply please visit: www.surveymonkey.com/r/CCCprogramapp

ArtsSpace Program - Jay Pritzker Pavilion
A new opportunity for arts organizations to apply to bring a performance, program or event to the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park. Selected organizations will have the venue rental fee waived, but must support production costs, which can range $4,000-$20,000. The application is now open for events taking place June – October 2019. The application deadline is December 12, 2018. Please download the guideline packet (PDF) to review before beginning your application. Use the following link to apply:
www.cybergrants.com/dcase/grants/2019PritzkerPavilionArtsSpaceApplication

Neo-Futurist Scholarships for Artists of Color

Our Scholarships for Artists of Color program provides the funding to take a class with The Neo-Futurists at no cost to the artist. No previous performance experience is necessary, and POC in any field of work or art practice are encouraged to apply.

The deadline for this round of scholarships has been extended to Friday, 11/9/18.

Learn more and fill out the form here: https://neofuturists.org/scholarships

If you have questions about the scholarship form or about the application process, contact Lily Mooney by emailing education@neofuturists.org.

Applications are Now Open for the 18th Annual Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival

Calling all comedic talent! Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont, is excited to announce that applications are now open for the 18th Annual Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival. The nation’s largest, and most highly anticipated sketch comedy festival is taking place January 10th through January 20th, 2019. “SketchFest” continues to grow and evolve year after year, cementing the city's reputation as the comedy hub of the nation. The festival “whose laughs are right on track,” says the Chicago Sun Times, features every form of sketch comedy imaginable, from perverted musical puppets to high-brow political satire.

To apply, now through October 15, please visit http://www.chicagosketchfest.com/. Please see below for a full release. High res images are available upon request. For more information or to speak with Executive Producer Jill Valentine, please feel free to contact me directly. Thank you so much for your consideration!

Collaboraction Studios is Accepting Submissions for Resident Companies

Collaboraction Studios is accepting submissions for resident companies for The Salon in Wicker Park. If you're a theatre, music, or comedy company seeking a place to call home then The Salon might be the perfect fit for you. The Salon, Collaboraction's newest performance space, is a versatile, room of warmth and energy perfect for late night comedy, live music, spoken word storytelling, out of the box theatre, dancing, and just hanging out. Located at Collaboraction's home in the Flat Iron Arts Building of Wicker Park, The Salon is easily accessible by the Blue Line as well as the 56, 70, and 72 Buses. Ideally, this residency would begin in late June. Go to https://www.collaboraction.org/the-salon or email info@collaboraction.org for more details.

Stage 773 Accepting Applications for DiversifiCABtion Series

Stage 773, located at 1225 W. Belmont, is excited to announce applications are now open for its DiversifiCABtion Series. This new series allows Chicago performance groups and artists the opportunity to use the Stage 773 services and facilities to produce their artistic projects for free throughout the 2018 year.

“The DiversifiCABtion Series is a way to showcase and incubate those that mirror the demographics of our city,” says Jill Valentine, Executive Director of Stage 773. “We want to give resources and support to expand what we see on our Chicago streets and give opportunities to all voices.”

Applications considered for the DiversifiCABtion Series must prominently feature women, POC, LGBTQIA+, and/or differently-abled individuals in cast, crew, or content. Performances can include but are not limited to sketch, improv, staged readings, clown, dance, drag, performance art, and magic. Each group accepted into this series will receive free space, marketing, Box Office support, tech support, discounts at the bar, and a cut of Box Office proceeds after expenses.

To apply, please visit this link. For more information, please contact Meaghan Morris at Meaghan@stage773.com.

About Stage 773
Stage 773 is a vibrant anchor of the Belmont Theatre District and home to Chicago’s finest off-Loop talent. As a performance and tenant venue, our four stages provide entertainment for everyone: comedy, theatre, dance, musicals and more. We are a not-for-profit, connecting and catalyzing the theater community, while showcasing established artists and incubating up-and-coming talent.

Peacebook 2018 Submissions

CALLING WRITERS, DEVISERS, RHYMERS, DANCERS, DIRECTORS, ACTORS & PARTNERS WITH VISIONS OF PEACE IN CHICAGO.
Collaboraction is accepting submissions for artistic pieces exploring Peace in Chicago that are 7 minutes or less. In 2017 PEACEBOOK launched at the Goodman Theatre in August before select shows toured to Englewood, Hermosa, and Austin, with free shows, workshops, and meals.

 In total, Collaboraction is producing up to 24 short works at a Festival Launch on Aug. 25th, with 7 pieces performing at each location, in a multidisciplinary festival atmosphere on the South, West, and North sides of Chicago this fall.

 Submission Deadline: April 1st, 2018

collaboraction.org
info@collaboraction.org
(312) 226-9633

The Greenhouse Theater Center Seeks Proposals for 2018 Solo Performance Lab

The Greenhouse Theater Center is currently seeking proposals for new solo pieces to be developed during its 2018 Solo Performance Lab. Teams of artists (writer, actor, director) are encouraged submit proposals for plays that focus on an unexamined facet of a historical event or illuminate the life of a little-known historical figure, particularly events and figures which history has forgotten or intentionally excluded.

Curated by GTC Literary Manager Nick Thornton and GTC Artistic Associate Kate Cuellar, the Solo Performance Lab underscores the Greenhouse’s institutional commitment to creating solo works by offering local artists the space and support to develop new solo work. Solo Performance Lab participants will receive institutional resources including rehearsal and performance space, dramaturgical support, casting (if needed) and modest production resources. The Solo Performance Lab will culminate in free public performances at the Greenhouse (2257 N. Lincoln Ave. in Chicago) in February and March 2018.

Submission Guidelines
Artists are encouraged to submit a one to three page proposal, artist biographies, a ten page writing sample and an artistic statement through the Greenhouse website at greenhousetheater.org/sololab. The deadline for submissions is Friday, December 8, 2017. Please note: the Solo Performance Lab is open only to artists in the Chicagoland area. For additional information, please e-mail submissions@greenhousetheater.org.

The Solo Performance Lab is part of the Greenhouse's playwright-focused, professional development programming, which also includes The Trellis Residency Initiative, a professional development program for Chicago-area playwrights under 30, and the MC-10 Playwrights Ensemble, a collection of ten of the country’s most sought-after established and mid-career Chicago playwrights and theater-makers now in residence at the Greenhouse.

Bessie award-winning choreographer Faye Driscoll needs your help! - DEADLINE EXTENDED

Bessie award-winning choreographer Faye Driscoll needs your help!
Her latest work Thank You For Coming: Play will be at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago November 9-12, 2017.
You can be part of the show!

Play requires a small ensemble of local participants who will be integrated into one section of the show. All participants are required to attend rehearsals with Faye Driscoll’s company, and must be available for the dress rehearsal and all performances. A detailed schedule plan is included below.
This is a great opportunity for someone interested in Faye’s work. No specific performance background is required, but because ensemble members perform a voice-based role, it is essential that participants are comfortable vocalizing and being onstage.

To be considered
Send an email to mcastage@mcachicago.org with the subject “Faye Driscoll Ensemble.” In 1 or 2 paragraphs, explain your interest in participating and briefly share any experience or background you have in dance, performance, theater, or music. Please include your contact information (address and phone number). Optional: send a performance resume and/or 1-2 internet links related to your work. Please send your email and optional materials by 2pm Friday, November 3, 2017. This is an unpaid volunteer position. Participants will receive the following benefits:
 2 tickets to Thank You For Coming: Play
 2 tickets for any other MCA Stage performance January-May 2018
 2 “Friends and Family” passes for a total of four (4) admissions to MCA
 20% discount at MCA Store (single use coupon)
 + buffet-style meals during scheduled dinner breaks

Expected schedule:
Tue, Nov 7 - 12pm-3pm (Rehearsal with Faye and performers) Wed, Nov 8 - 3pm-6pm (Tech Run-Through) and 7pm-10pm (Dress Rehearsal) Thu, Nov 9 - 3pm-5pm (Notes) and 6:30pm-9:30pm (Performance #1) Fri, Nov 10 - 4pm-5:30pm (Notes) and 6:30pm-9:30pm (Performance #2) Sat, Nov 11 - 4pm-5:30pm (Notes) and 6:30pm-9:30pm (Performance #3) Sun, Nov 12 - 1pm-3:30pm (Performance #4) Schedule will be finalized after participants are confirmed. Participants will receive communication from Faye Driscoll’s company manager, including preliminary information on their role, access to a recording of the show and vocal recordings to be reviewed and studied prior to the company’s arrival.

Questions? Email mcastage@mcachicago.org or call 312-397-4072.
For more information on Thank You For Coming: Play, visit www.mcachicago.org/mcastage

Collaboraction Accepting Submissions

Collaboraction Studios, in the Flat Iron Arts Building of Wicker Park,is currently accepting submissions for low risk, door-split arrangements for plays, variety shows, burlesque, birthday parties, and pop up galleries. Located in the historic Flatiron Arts Building at 1579 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Wicker Park, Collaboraction Studios is just off the Damen Blue Line stop and accessible by the 72, 50, and 56 buses. Contact taylor@collaboraction.org.

Windy City Playhouse Monday Mixers

Windy City Playhouse is excited to announce our newest performance series, Monday Mixers! Most theaters are “dark” on Monday evenings. But at the Playhouse, we’ve decided to use this night off from our mainstage programming to give our neighbors and the theater community one more chance to enjoy a night out with great art ~ learn more at: http://windycityplayhouse.com/monday-mixer/...and join us for the first one on Monday, October 9th!

Looking to participate? We're now accepting open mic and headliner submissions for our new Monday night series ~ application info -->http://windycityplayhouse.com/monday-mixer/

Applications are Now Open for 2018 Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival

Stage 773 is excited to announce that applications are now open for The Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival. The nation’s largest and most highly anticipate sketch comedy festival takes place January 11th through January 21st, 2018 at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont. Applications may be submitted now through October 15, 2017 by visiting www.chicagosketchfest.com.

The Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival has proven itself as a comedic melting pot, inviting artists from all over the world to unite under one roof. SketchFest engages some of the newest, most experimental groups, curating performances that are fresh, exciting, and edgy. Successful comedians, including Silicon Valley's TJ Miller and NBC Community's Danny Pudi continue to return for the grass-roots vibe and celebration. Tickets will go on sale December 1, 2017 at 12pm.

Call For Artists - Fall 2017 Sponsored Artist Program

APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR FALL 2017 SPONSORED ARTISTS AT HIGH CONCEPT LABS
Ten individuals or ensembles will receive support from August 15 through December 15, 2017

High Concept Labs (HCL) announces a call for artists and collectives to take part in its Sponsored Artist Program during HCL’s Fall 2017 Season, August 15 through December 15, 2017. HCL is an arts service organization dedicated to supporting working artists and engaging the Chicago community with arts and culture. HCL fulfills its mission through the Sponsored Artist Program. The Fall 2017 Sponsored Artist Application is due by 11:59 PM CST on Thursday, June 15, 2016. Applications may be accessed at highconceptlabs.org/sap.

HCL’s Sponsored Artist Program is designed to promote the growth of artists and their work through the donation of customizable, no-cost support services including:
• Rehearsal, workshop, and performance space
• Administrative and production assistance
• Communications and design support
• Audience development and media outreach
• Artistic consultation
• Photo and video documentation (when available)
• Strategic networking for partnerships, funding, and creative collaborators
• Teaching and workshop opportunities
• Participation in HCL Artist Critique sessions
• and more

Projects are chosen twice a year and last for a period of four months. Each season is curated to represent emerging and established artists from a range of artistic disciplines. We sponsor three paths of development based on different intentions for the end-result of the project.
• Incubation – projects that require services to support the long-term development of a body of work and are not geared toward a public showing.
• Workshop – projects that are geared toward a workshop-showing of work after a period of incubation. The purpose of the showing is to gauge the development of the work and see how it changes in the presence of an invited audience.
• Exhibition/Performance – HCL acts as a producing partner to present a formal exhibition or performance for the public (may or may not also include a period of incubation and/or workshop).

Successful applicants will be emerging or established artists or collectives with a history of successful work (need not be in same discipline as application project) and with clear goals for their Sponsorship. Accepted artists will be chosen to represent an array of artistic practices and will be chosen by HCL’s Staff and Artistic Advisory Council.

highconceptlabs.org/sap

Redtwist Guest Company Project

REDTWIST GUEST COMPANY PROJECT
 • Performing space available at reasonable rates
 • $500 per week for 6 weeks (no cost for 10 days of rehearsal/tech)
• Guest Company keeps 100% of box office revenue
 • 3 performances per week for 6 weeks
 • Perf times are Sat @ 3pm, Wed & Sun @ 7:30pm
 • 18 performances total, which is the minimum for Jeff eligibility
• Contact Michael Colucci via email or phone: michael@redtwist.org or 773-728-7529

Space Availability at Theater Wit

Theater Wit has special discount primetime rates available for June-August 2017 as low as $1400. Contact jeremy@theaterwit.org for details.

Theater Wit is taking applications for 2017/18 season slots. Limited Fall, spring slots still available. Visit https://www.theaterwit.org/space for details

Guest Company Slots Available at Redtwist Theatre

Redtwist Guest Company slots are now available for the 17-18 season. Early bird rates are available before June 1. Contact michael@redtwist.org.
GC DATES FOR 17-18 SEASON
• GC slot #1--Wed, Sep 20 to Sun, Oct 29
• GC slot #2--Wed, Nov 29 to Sun, Jan 14
• GC slot #3--Wed, Feb 14 to Sun, Mar 25
• GC slot #4--Wed, Apr 25 to Sun, Jun 03
• GC slot #5--Wed, Jul 11 to Sun, Aug 19

Call for Submissions for PEACEBOOK

We are proud to open the Call For Submissions for PEACEBOOK, our city-wide arts and peace festival which showcases 21 world-premiere plays, devised theatre, dance, spoken word and more, of 7 minutes or less, about Peace in Chicago. Each show will perform at a VERY RESPECTED DOWNTOWN THEATRE on August 26th, with stipends for all artists, and then will tour to either Englewood (Sept. 28-30th), Austin (Oct. 19-21st), or Hermosa (Nov. 2-4th). CLICK HERE to see the recap video from last year.

The SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS APRIL 15TH!
Go here to submit today - http://www.collaboraction.org/peacebook2017

Seeking Applications for the 6th Annual Chicago Women's Funny Festival

Funny ladies around the world are officially invited to apply for the 6th annual Chicago Women’s Funny Festival June 15 – 18. Founded by Stage 773 Director of Theatre Management Jill Valentine and co-producer Liz McArthur, The Chicago Women’s Funny Festival features all comedic art forms including stand up, sketch, solo, vaudeville, improvisational, musical and more. The event packs over 80 shows, featuring over 500 performers from over 160 groups into four funny-filled days. Applications for participation may be sent in through April 15 by visiting http://www.chicagowomensfunnyfestival.com/.

Pride Films and Plays Seeks Late Night Shows

Pride Arts Center and Pride Films and Plays seeks comedy, improv, or other late night shows which are diverse and progressive. Late night space is available in both the 60 seat Bueana and 85 seat Broadway theaters. Send note of interest with LATE NIGHT in the subject line to pridefilmsandplays@gmail.com.