Thursday, June 17, 2010
Summer Space Availability at Profiles Theatre
Profiles Theatre, 4147 N. Broadway, has immediate openings for prime time and late night productions. 65 seats, lights and sound, central air, great summer rates! Call for additional information and details. 773-549-1815 or profilestheatre@gmail.com.
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Call for Artists at Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago
ABOUT THE EVENT
1306 - Ten Years Later
September 25, 2010
A day-long event, free and open to the public!
The Dance Center is celebrating their 10th Anniversary! Ten years ago, The Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago moved to its current home at 1306 South Michigan Avenue. In the fall of 2000, we opened our doors to the public with 1306, an ambitious celebratory event involving over 45 dance artists and companies.
To mark the 10th Anniversary of our move, we are reprising the free day-long event with 1306 – Ten Years Later (link: http://www.colum.edu/dance_center/performances/1306/index.php) on September 25, 2010. Performances, classes, workshops, media installations and multidisciplinary programs will occur simultaneous in our studios, theater and other public spaces.
CALL FOR ARTISTS
At this time, we are issuing a request for Proposals for Programming for anyone that is interesting in participating in 1306 - Ten Years Later - either individually, with a company or in a collaboration with someone else.
If you are interested in participating in 1306 – Ten Years Later; either individually, with a company, or in collaboration with someone else – please complete an application form and submit it by June 21, 2010.
WAYS TO PARTICIPATE
Applicants can apply to participate in 1306 - Ten Years Later as individual artists, with a company or in collaboration with someone else.
If you are a director or manager of a company, please distribute this letter and application to your performers. If you are an individual artist, please pass it along to other artists you know or work with. We're interested in hearing your ideas.
Projects could include (but are not limited to): participatory experiences such as masterclasses, workshops or open improvisations for adults, children, families, or specifically targeted populations; site-specific performances; studio showings; fully presented performances; sound or media installations; readings; and lecture/demonstrations. We expect that, in general, each contribution of work or programming will not exceed 60 minutes, and most will be much shorter. Some programs may be repeated throughout the day, or a section of the day...others will occur only once.
Because 1306 – Ten Years Later will be presented to the public free-of-charge, there are limits to the fees we can offer participating artists. Fees will generally range between $250-$1,000 for individual programs dependent upon the scale of the project, the number of artists participating, and the number of times the program is performed/presented.
Technical support will also be limited, as not every studio nor public space is equipped for fully presented performances. Projects that are technically self-sufficient will be favorably received.
All programming ideas will be reviewed, and a schedule of events will be shaped by mid-summer. We will contact you if we have specific questions or to discuss specific points of your proposed project.
HOW TO APPLY
Download Application
Click here to download application
All applications must be sent to The Dance Center by Monday June 21, 2010.
For additional information about 1306 – Ten Years Later and ways in which you can participate, please click here.
1306 - Ten Years Later
September 25, 2010
A day-long event, free and open to the public!
The Dance Center is celebrating their 10th Anniversary! Ten years ago, The Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago moved to its current home at 1306 South Michigan Avenue. In the fall of 2000, we opened our doors to the public with 1306, an ambitious celebratory event involving over 45 dance artists and companies.
To mark the 10th Anniversary of our move, we are reprising the free day-long event with 1306 – Ten Years Later (link: http://www.colum.edu/dance_center/performances/1306/index.php) on September 25, 2010. Performances, classes, workshops, media installations and multidisciplinary programs will occur simultaneous in our studios, theater and other public spaces.
CALL FOR ARTISTS
At this time, we are issuing a request for Proposals for Programming for anyone that is interesting in participating in 1306 - Ten Years Later - either individually, with a company or in a collaboration with someone else.
If you are interested in participating in 1306 – Ten Years Later; either individually, with a company, or in collaboration with someone else – please complete an application form and submit it by June 21, 2010.
WAYS TO PARTICIPATE
Applicants can apply to participate in 1306 - Ten Years Later as individual artists, with a company or in collaboration with someone else.
If you are a director or manager of a company, please distribute this letter and application to your performers. If you are an individual artist, please pass it along to other artists you know or work with. We're interested in hearing your ideas.
Projects could include (but are not limited to): participatory experiences such as masterclasses, workshops or open improvisations for adults, children, families, or specifically targeted populations; site-specific performances; studio showings; fully presented performances; sound or media installations; readings; and lecture/demonstrations. We expect that, in general, each contribution of work or programming will not exceed 60 minutes, and most will be much shorter. Some programs may be repeated throughout the day, or a section of the day...others will occur only once.
Because 1306 – Ten Years Later will be presented to the public free-of-charge, there are limits to the fees we can offer participating artists. Fees will generally range between $250-$1,000 for individual programs dependent upon the scale of the project, the number of artists participating, and the number of times the program is performed/presented.
Technical support will also be limited, as not every studio nor public space is equipped for fully presented performances. Projects that are technically self-sufficient will be favorably received.
All programming ideas will be reviewed, and a schedule of events will be shaped by mid-summer. We will contact you if we have specific questions or to discuss specific points of your proposed project.
HOW TO APPLY
Download Application
Click here to download application
All applications must be sent to The Dance Center by Monday June 21, 2010.
For additional information about 1306 – Ten Years Later and ways in which you can participate, please click here.
Industry Ticket Offer
Sizwe Banzi is Dead - Court Theatre, 5535 S. Ellis, is offering $10 industry rush tickets available 1 hour before performances through June 13th. Must present a headshot, resume, business card, or theater program with your name in it to be eligible for this rate. One discount per person. Advance purchase tickets are also available at Buy 1 at regular price, Get 1 Free for all performances. See www.CourtTheatre.org or call (773) 753-4472 for details and restrictions.
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Industry Ticket Offer
The Yeomen of the Guard - Light Opera Works at Cahn Auditorium, 600 Emerson in Evanston, is offering half-price industry tickets on June 11 at 8 p.m. For tickets call 847-869-6300 or visit www.LightOperaWorks.com and use code "Beefeater." Tickets must be purchased in advance. No door sales.
Performance Space Availability at Oracle
Oracle Theatre is on sale for July! Prime slot Thur/Fri/Sat/Sun 6p-10p; all tech included; $550 a week! Send email to info@oracletheatre.org for more information.
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Celebrating Chicago's Theatre Community
This morning I had the privilege of saying a few words at a press conference in honor of the Mayor celebrating the 10th anniversary of the theatre district. It was a truly inspiring event, a great cross-section of our community was there, representatives of a broad range of theatres, board members, business leaders and, of course, press. What was inspiring was the way everyone spoke about how great a City this is and what theatre means, not just to us, but to all Chicagoans. Rocco Landesman talked about how the arts are an integral part of the health of our Cities and used Chicago as an example of a great arts town. He also talked about how the arts drive economic development. The Mayor talked about the continued importance of arts education and the entrepreneurial spirit of theatre.
It was one of those moments when I was so proud to be a part of this community and so grateful to have this position. Lucky.
Deb
It was one of those moments when I was so proud to be a part of this community and so grateful to have this position. Lucky.
Deb
Sideshow Theatre Junkyard
Discover your next treasure from the Sideshow collective closets and cupboards on Saturday, June 12th and Sunday, June 13th from 10am - 4pm. Stop by Managing Director Megan Smith's stoop at 2537 W Leland Ave, and enjoy one of the many yard sales happening as part of the Greater Rockwell Organization's 31st Annual Gro Yard Sale! All proceeds from the yard sale will help fund Sideshow's next production of Kathleen Akerley's Theories of the Sun, opening September 9th at Theatre Wit! And that's not all! Sideshow's 2nd annual Junkyard will include a variety of delightful baked goods, made with love by the Sideshow staff.
Greenhouse Theater Center Rehearsal and Performance Space
Greenhouse Theater Center has new rehearsal spaces available for rent as of June 15, 2010! 2 large rooms available for day time and evening rehearsal rentals & classes. Sliding scale, and day rates available. Piano in the building. Call Jenn at 773.404.7336 x200 or email jennifer@greenhousetheater.org for information.
4-Week Summer Studio Rental available in August. 60 seat theater perfect for mounting a short, summer run or revisiting a popular past-production!
August run also available in the Downstairs Mainstage! 195 seat theater - includes lighting & sound equipment, dressing room, booth, backstage area, box office & house management. Stage has ample room for drama, comedy or small musical. Call or email for more details.
4-Week Summer Studio Rental available in August. 60 seat theater perfect for mounting a short, summer run or revisiting a popular past-production!
August run also available in the Downstairs Mainstage! 195 seat theater - includes lighting & sound equipment, dressing room, booth, backstage area, box office & house management. Stage has ample room for drama, comedy or small musical. Call or email for more details.
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
NETWorks: The ABCs of Today's Creative Touring Partnerships
Network of Ensemble Theaters Presents
NETWorks: The ABCs of Today's Creative Touring Partnerships
The environment for touring has changed considerably in the last few years. Producing theaters are increasingly presenting and the rise of national and international performance festivals is creating greater opportunities to share the work. At the same time the sluggish economy is making many presenters risk-averse, looking for the “sure bets.”
In this shifting arena, what do ensembles and companies need to know as they prepare to tour—or re-think how they tour? Led by touring artists and “activist presenters,” this artist-centered workshop will map the touring landscape, build skills and share resources to prepare artists and companies to go out on the road.
This parallel pre-conference is presented in conjunction with the Theater Communications Group as part of the National Pre-Conference to their National Conference and is open to ALL National Conference registrants. Whether you’re touring to a theater across town or to a performing arts center across the country—(or just thinking about touring)—you won't want to miss this opportunity.
Registration Information:
This session is being offered as a pre-Conference of the Theatre Communications Group Annual Conference. The session will be Lookingglass Theater on Wednesday, June 16 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., lunch provided.
Registration fee is $100. If you register for the NET Pre-Conference and the TCG Conference, you will receive a 20% discount to the TCG Conference.
To register, please visit the TCG site: https://www.tcg.org/events/conference/2010/registration.cfm
Session Leaders:
MK Wegmann, President & CEO, National Performance Network, has 30 years experience in organizational development and artists' services. NPN supports the creation and touring of contemporary performing and visual arts, and in its home in New Orleans, serves as an intermediary and fiscal sponsor for artists and organizations working in recovery efforts. From 1978-1991 she was Associate Director for the Contemporary Arts Center in New Orleans, and from 1993-1999 as Managing Director of the theatre company Junebug Productions. Wegmann serves on Boards of Directors for National Performance Network, Junebug Productions, Performing Arts Alliance (PAA) and the Cultural Alliance of New Orleans. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Spring Hill College and a Master of Arts degree from Louisiana State University of New Orleans (now UNO).
Steven Sapp is a founding member of UNIVERSES, a National/International ensemble of multi-disciplined writers and performers who fuse Poetry, Theater, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Politics, Down Home Blues and Spanish Boleros to create moving, challenging and entertaining theatrical works. The group breaks the bounds of traditional theater to create their own brand, inviting old and new generations of theater crafters as well as the theater goers and new comers to reshape the face of American Theater.
Additional Speakers/Resources:
Sabrina Hamilton is the Artistic Director of the Ko Festival of Performance, (www.kofest.com), a summer festival of original work now entering it's 19th season in Amherst, MA. In this capacity, she has been written about extensively in Lisa Mulcahy’s new book Theater Festivals: Best Worldwide Venues for New Works, published by Allworth Press 2005. Ko was originally created by a group of touring ensemble artists who thought that they could create a more artist-centered environment where work could be both created and presented. As Artistic Director, she curates the performances, rehearsal residencies, and 6-day intensive workshops. She also recruits and supervises the interns, serves as Resident Lighting Designer, and is heavily involved in the marketing aspects. One niche that Ko has begun to fill as part of our "value-added" and "artist-centered" approach to presenting is to help pieces that have not yet toured adapt themselves for touring - particularly in terms of design or technical re-conception.
Marc Masterson is the Artistic Director at the Actors Theatre of Louisville. In ten seasons of leadership at Actors Theatre, Mr. Masterson has produced more than 200 plays in Louisville, expanded and deepened arts education programs and spearheaded community-based projects, including commissions and site-specific productions of regional stories and artists. He is an award-winning director, with more than 100 professional productions to his credit, who enjoys working on new plays as well as innovative productions of the classics. As a producer, he has brought new artists to Louisville audiences, including playwrights August Wilson, Craig Wright, Theresa Rebeck and dozens of Humana Festival playwrights. He led the creation of Actors Theatre’s first Education department and numerous community outreach efforts. Mr. Masterson earned an M.F.A. from the University of Pittsburgh and a B.F.A. from Carnegie Mellon University, and subsequently taught at both universities. He currently serves on the Executive Committee of Theatre Communications Group.
Deirdre Valente is Vice President of Lisa Booth Management, Inc. Since 1984 Deirdre Valente and Lisa Booth have produced and managed contemporary performing arts projects by generative artists in more than 300 cities in 30 countries on six continents. In theater, LBMI works on an ongoing basis with Handspring Puppet Company (South Africa), the Hip Hop Theater Festival (NYC), Ping Chong and Company (NYC) and Teatro Hugo & Ines (Peru). Recent projects/companies also include producing Ratan Thiyam’s Chorus Repertory Theatre from Manipur, India, and organizing and general managing the tours of Grandchildren of the Buffalo Soldiers for Trinity Rep & Penumbra, and Major Bang for the Foundry Theatre.
Deirdre’s expertise includes non-profit and commercial producing and tour management, fiscal management and analysis, board development and grantsmanship, strategic and contextual marketing and promotion, technical production and dramaturgy. A member of Actors’ Equity Association, prior to joining Lisa Booth Management in 1984, she stage managed Broadway shows and served as Company Manager for international touring productions in opera and theater.
Ensembles ABC is a program of the Network of Ensemble Theater (www.ensembletheaters.net), supported through generous support from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation.
NETWorks: The ABCs of Today's Creative Touring Partnerships
The environment for touring has changed considerably in the last few years. Producing theaters are increasingly presenting and the rise of national and international performance festivals is creating greater opportunities to share the work. At the same time the sluggish economy is making many presenters risk-averse, looking for the “sure bets.”
In this shifting arena, what do ensembles and companies need to know as they prepare to tour—or re-think how they tour? Led by touring artists and “activist presenters,” this artist-centered workshop will map the touring landscape, build skills and share resources to prepare artists and companies to go out on the road.
This parallel pre-conference is presented in conjunction with the Theater Communications Group as part of the National Pre-Conference to their National Conference and is open to ALL National Conference registrants. Whether you’re touring to a theater across town or to a performing arts center across the country—(or just thinking about touring)—you won't want to miss this opportunity.
Registration Information:
This session is being offered as a pre-Conference of the Theatre Communications Group Annual Conference. The session will be Lookingglass Theater on Wednesday, June 16 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., lunch provided.
Registration fee is $100. If you register for the NET Pre-Conference and the TCG Conference, you will receive a 20% discount to the TCG Conference.
To register, please visit the TCG site: https://www.tcg.org/events/conference/2010/registration.cfm
Session Leaders:
MK Wegmann, President & CEO, National Performance Network, has 30 years experience in organizational development and artists' services. NPN supports the creation and touring of contemporary performing and visual arts, and in its home in New Orleans, serves as an intermediary and fiscal sponsor for artists and organizations working in recovery efforts. From 1978-1991 she was Associate Director for the Contemporary Arts Center in New Orleans, and from 1993-1999 as Managing Director of the theatre company Junebug Productions. Wegmann serves on Boards of Directors for National Performance Network, Junebug Productions, Performing Arts Alliance (PAA) and the Cultural Alliance of New Orleans. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Spring Hill College and a Master of Arts degree from Louisiana State University of New Orleans (now UNO).
Steven Sapp is a founding member of UNIVERSES, a National/International ensemble of multi-disciplined writers and performers who fuse Poetry, Theater, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Politics, Down Home Blues and Spanish Boleros to create moving, challenging and entertaining theatrical works. The group breaks the bounds of traditional theater to create their own brand, inviting old and new generations of theater crafters as well as the theater goers and new comers to reshape the face of American Theater.
Additional Speakers/Resources:
Sabrina Hamilton is the Artistic Director of the Ko Festival of Performance, (www.kofest.com), a summer festival of original work now entering it's 19th season in Amherst, MA. In this capacity, she has been written about extensively in Lisa Mulcahy’s new book Theater Festivals: Best Worldwide Venues for New Works, published by Allworth Press 2005. Ko was originally created by a group of touring ensemble artists who thought that they could create a more artist-centered environment where work could be both created and presented. As Artistic Director, she curates the performances, rehearsal residencies, and 6-day intensive workshops. She also recruits and supervises the interns, serves as Resident Lighting Designer, and is heavily involved in the marketing aspects. One niche that Ko has begun to fill as part of our "value-added" and "artist-centered" approach to presenting is to help pieces that have not yet toured adapt themselves for touring - particularly in terms of design or technical re-conception.
Marc Masterson is the Artistic Director at the Actors Theatre of Louisville. In ten seasons of leadership at Actors Theatre, Mr. Masterson has produced more than 200 plays in Louisville, expanded and deepened arts education programs and spearheaded community-based projects, including commissions and site-specific productions of regional stories and artists. He is an award-winning director, with more than 100 professional productions to his credit, who enjoys working on new plays as well as innovative productions of the classics. As a producer, he has brought new artists to Louisville audiences, including playwrights August Wilson, Craig Wright, Theresa Rebeck and dozens of Humana Festival playwrights. He led the creation of Actors Theatre’s first Education department and numerous community outreach efforts. Mr. Masterson earned an M.F.A. from the University of Pittsburgh and a B.F.A. from Carnegie Mellon University, and subsequently taught at both universities. He currently serves on the Executive Committee of Theatre Communications Group.
Deirdre Valente is Vice President of Lisa Booth Management, Inc. Since 1984 Deirdre Valente and Lisa Booth have produced and managed contemporary performing arts projects by generative artists in more than 300 cities in 30 countries on six continents. In theater, LBMI works on an ongoing basis with Handspring Puppet Company (South Africa), the Hip Hop Theater Festival (NYC), Ping Chong and Company (NYC) and Teatro Hugo & Ines (Peru). Recent projects/companies also include producing Ratan Thiyam’s Chorus Repertory Theatre from Manipur, India, and organizing and general managing the tours of Grandchildren of the Buffalo Soldiers for Trinity Rep & Penumbra, and Major Bang for the Foundry Theatre.
Deirdre’s expertise includes non-profit and commercial producing and tour management, fiscal management and analysis, board development and grantsmanship, strategic and contextual marketing and promotion, technical production and dramaturgy. A member of Actors’ Equity Association, prior to joining Lisa Booth Management in 1984, she stage managed Broadway shows and served as Company Manager for international touring productions in opera and theater.
Ensembles ABC is a program of the Network of Ensemble Theater (www.ensembletheaters.net), supported through generous support from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation.
Industry Ticket Offer
The Odd Couple - Raven Theatre, 6157 N. Clark Street in Chicago, is offering $10 industry tickets for the 8 p.m. performance on Thursdays through 7/15. Call 773-338-2177 or show up at the door with proof of industry. Visit www.raventheatre.com for more information.
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Industry Ticket Offers
Lady X - Hell in a Handbag Productions at Mary's Attic, 5400 N. Clark St. is offering $10 industry night tickets on Sunday, June 6 at 7:30 p.m. Advanced tickets can be purchased online or by phone with code word ‘industry’. Bring a resume. http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/104390 or 1-800-838-3006.
The Yeomen of the Guard - Light Opera Works at Cahn Auditorium, 600 Emerson in Evanston, is offering half-price industry tickets on June 4 at 2 p.m. and June 5 and 11 at 8 p.m. For tickets call 847-869-6300 or visit www.LightOperaWorks.com and use code "Beefeater." Tickets must be purchased in advance. No door sales.
The Yeomen of the Guard - Light Opera Works at Cahn Auditorium, 600 Emerson in Evanston, is offering half-price industry tickets on June 4 at 2 p.m. and June 5 and 11 at 8 p.m. For tickets call 847-869-6300 or visit www.LightOperaWorks.com and use code "Beefeater." Tickets must be purchased in advance. No door sales.
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