If you've gone outside today you probably noticed that the temps have dropped and it feels like Fall. While some people might already be missing those hot summer days on the beach, I look forward to the cooler weather, light jackets and the new theatre season. It's a great time of year to be in Chicago and has always been my favorite season. After a busy summer with the TCG conference and launching a brand new look and website, it's a perfect time to refocus and hit the ground running. We have some great events lined up for the next few weeks. While I am sure many of you are busy launching your season, we hope that we'll see you at one of these upcoming events.
Dramatists Guild Meet and Greet
Sunday, September 19, 2 - 5 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St.
The League and the Dramatists Guild of America invite theatres to join members of the Dramatists Guild from throughout the Midwest for a Meet and Greet. Presented in Collaboration with the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs. The event is designed so that representatives of theatres, such as Artistic Directors and Literary Managers, can have an opportunity to speak with playwrights, composers, lyricists and librettists about their mission, the kind of new work they are interested in, what kind of submissions they take, etc. The format will be a "fair" type, with each theatre having a table on which they can display materials. If your theatre would like to be represented at the event please RSVP to
ben@chicagoplays.com before 5 p.m. on Friday, 9/17.
Chicago Theatre Intern Networking Event
Monday, September 27, 2010, 6 - 8 p.m.
Chicago Shakespeare Theater, 800 E. Grand
FREE, rsvp to ben@chicagoplays.com
Meet and network with interns at other Chicago theater companies. Take part in breakout groups by job discipline led by established and emerging leaders in the Chicago theater community. Don't miss this unique opportunity to make connections and learn from the experience of leaders in the theatre community.
RSVP before Friday, September 24 to attend. Please pass on to your company's interns.
Asking Matters Presentation: What's An Asking Style and How Do I Use It?
Monday, October 4, 2010, 6 - 7:30 p.m.
League offices, 228 S. Wabash, Suite 200
Free, but space is Limited. RSVP to ben@chicagoplays.com.
Learn about Asking Matters and how to get your board more involved in fundraising by using the concept of Asking Styles. Join Asking Matters™ Co-Founder Brian Saber in this 90-minute presentation and seminar as he guides you through easy and effective exercises to help you understand your Asking Style and how to use it to full advantage. Learn how to get your board and staff talking about their Asking Styles and inspire them to get out and ask for gifts. Find out how even one 15-minute conversation about Asking Styles will give everyone the perspective and confidence they need to fundraise. Asking Matters™ is an on-line tool that teaches board members and others how to fundraise and motivates them to get out and ask.
Finally, October launches the third year of TCG's Free Night of Theater in Chicago. We have about 40 theatres participating already this year and it's not too late to sign up. Email ben@chicagoplays.com for details.
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Get in Touch with the Chicago Office of Tourism
Each month, the Chicago Office of Tourism connects with business and cultural partners throughout the city with a special enewsletter. In addition to news topics and PR highlights, this is the way we communicate special opportunities on how organizations can take part in our free programs, such as the annual online coupon book for visitors, the annual Passport to Chicago program for visiting journalists and how to get events and attractions listed on the city's tourism website ExploreChicago.org. To receive this enewsletter, please email Emily Long at emily.long@cityofchicago.org with the subject line 'Business Enewsletter.'
Not for Profit Incorporation and Tax Exemption Workshop
Lawyers for the Creative Arts
Wednesday, November 3, 2010, 5:30-8:45 p.m.
213 W. Institute Place, Ste. 403
The cost is $100 for one person, and $125 for two people.
This workshop will discuss whether to start a NFP, how to establish a NFP, as well as certain recurring operating problems. It will also cover in detail how to obtain a 501(c) (3) tax exemption and discuss several legal issues regarding maintaining tax exempt status. A full package of documents is included. Although this workshop is intended for artists of all types, it has been very popular with lawyers as well as it provides comprehensive coverage of the subject.
Please call LCA at 312-649-4111 to register.
Wednesday, November 3, 2010, 5:30-8:45 p.m.
213 W. Institute Place, Ste. 403
The cost is $100 for one person, and $125 for two people.
This workshop will discuss whether to start a NFP, how to establish a NFP, as well as certain recurring operating problems. It will also cover in detail how to obtain a 501(c) (3) tax exemption and discuss several legal issues regarding maintaining tax exempt status. A full package of documents is included. Although this workshop is intended for artists of all types, it has been very popular with lawyers as well as it provides comprehensive coverage of the subject.
Please call LCA at 312-649-4111 to register.
Chicago DCA Theater Accepting Fall 2011 Proposal Submissions
Chicago DCA Theater is pleased to announce that they are now accepting proposal submissions for our Fall 2011 production slots in the Storefront Theater. All Chicago-based, itinerant theater companies are encouraged to apply. Selected companies receive FREE performance space in downtown Chicago, full box office, online ticketing, house management services, and more.The deadline for proposal submissions is Friday, October 15, 2010.
DCA THEATER HAS GONE GREEN! ALL proposal submissions are now being accepted electronically via email
To begin the application process, go to www.dcatheater.org/yourshow/ to download all the necessary forms and the checklist for required application materials.
2011 Toronto Fringe Festival Applications Now Available
The Toronto Fringe is a member of the Canadian Association of Fringe ® Festivals (CAFF) and, as such, our summer festival operates under the four guiding principles of CAFF:
• Participants are selected on a non-juried basis, through a lottery or first-come/first-served process.
• 100% of the ticket price is returned to the artist.
• Fringe Festival producers have no control over the artistic content of any show.
• Festivals must provide an easily accessible opportunity for all audiences and all artists to participate.
The Toronto Fringe routinely sees ticket sales of over 55,000 and returns $400-450,000 to artists annually. Since 1989, we have returned over $5,000,000 to our participants.
To help participants, the festival provides a series of workshops that give artists and companies the tools they need to make their show a success. The Fringe also provides development opportunities through The Fringe Evolution Fund, various community initiatives and Next Stage Theatre Festival (more info on our website).
Companies that are selected to participate in the Fringe Festival are provided with the following: scheduling of performances (seven or eight performances at a variety of times) in a venue equipped with lights and sound, a technician to assist in the running of your show, full professional front of house service, including box office and support staff, festival publicity, 100% of the ticket revenue generated by the company, all in an environment that facilitates an independent creative process.
The Fringe Lottery reserves spots for general applications, dance applications and FringeKids shows. Also, replacing the contentious BYOVs, we are now accepting applications to the Site Specific Art category.
To apply to the 2011 Toronto Fringe Lottery, log on to www.fringetoronto.com
The deadline for applications is November 15, 2010 at 5:00pm.
The Festival will run from July 6 – July 17, 2011.
For more info visit www.fringetoronto.com or call 416-966-1062.
• Participants are selected on a non-juried basis, through a lottery or first-come/first-served process.
• 100% of the ticket price is returned to the artist.
• Fringe Festival producers have no control over the artistic content of any show.
• Festivals must provide an easily accessible opportunity for all audiences and all artists to participate.
The Toronto Fringe routinely sees ticket sales of over 55,000 and returns $400-450,000 to artists annually. Since 1989, we have returned over $5,000,000 to our participants.
To help participants, the festival provides a series of workshops that give artists and companies the tools they need to make their show a success. The Fringe also provides development opportunities through The Fringe Evolution Fund, various community initiatives and Next Stage Theatre Festival (more info on our website).
Companies that are selected to participate in the Fringe Festival are provided with the following: scheduling of performances (seven or eight performances at a variety of times) in a venue equipped with lights and sound, a technician to assist in the running of your show, full professional front of house service, including box office and support staff, festival publicity, 100% of the ticket revenue generated by the company, all in an environment that facilitates an independent creative process.
The Fringe Lottery reserves spots for general applications, dance applications and FringeKids shows. Also, replacing the contentious BYOVs, we are now accepting applications to the Site Specific Art category.
To apply to the 2011 Toronto Fringe Lottery, log on to www.fringetoronto.com
The deadline for applications is November 15, 2010 at 5:00pm.
The Festival will run from July 6 – July 17, 2011.
For more info visit www.fringetoronto.com or call 416-966-1062.
City Lit Theater Performance Space Availability
Performance space available for rent for 4 weeks, February 28 to March 27, 2011.
Please contact City Lit Theater by phone 773-293-3682 or by email info@citylit.org.
Please contact City Lit Theater by phone 773-293-3682 or by email info@citylit.org.
Industry Ticket Offers
The Comedy of Errors - Court Theatre, 5535 S. Ellis, is offering $10 industry rush tickets on Thursday, September 16 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, September 19 at 7:30 p.m. Rush tickets are $10 per person with proof of industry one hour before curtain, subject to availability.
Obscura: a voyeuristic love story - Red Tape Theatre, 621 W. Belmont is hosting an industry only performance on Monday, September 27 at 8 pm. Tickets are $10 and available at the door or through our website at http://www.redtapetheatre.org/, with code voyeur. A party will be held at Cloud 9 following the performance. Visit http://www.redtapetheatre.org/ for details. Contact Myah Shein at myahshein@gmail.com with questions.
Aiming for Sainthood - Victory Gardens Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln, is offering a limited number of $15 tickets for performances September 20-26. Use code “INDUSTRY” online, in person, or when calling 773.871.3000 to claim. Visit http://www.victorygardens.org/ for tickets and more information.
A Memory of Two Mondays - Eclipse Theatre at the Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N. Lincoln, is offering $10 industry tickets on September 16 and 17 at 7:30 p.m. Must present a headshot, resume or business card. For tickets call 773-404-7336 and mention INDUSTRY.
CFT's Got Glee! - Chicago Fusion Theatre, 4527 N. Ravenswood, is offering $10 industry tickets to their benefit cabaret performance on September 17. Doors open at 7 p.m. and performance begins at 8 p.m. Must present a headshot, resume or business card at the door.
The Madness of Edgar Allan Poe: A Love Story - First Folio Theatre at Mayslake Hall, Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W 31st St, Oak Brook, is offering $10 industry tickets on Weds. and Thurs. evenings at 8 PM on Oct. 6, 7, 13, 14 and Sun. evenings at 7:30 on Oct. 10, 17. Tickets are on an "as available" basis and may be purchased no sooner than 48 hours in advance. Professionals must bring a union card, a headshot/resume, tech resume, or business card indicating employment in the theater business.Tickets may be purchased by calling 630-986-8067.
Obscura: a voyeuristic love story - Red Tape Theatre, 621 W. Belmont is hosting an industry only performance on Monday, September 27 at 8 pm. Tickets are $10 and available at the door or through our website at http://www.redtapetheatre.org/, with code voyeur. A party will be held at Cloud 9 following the performance. Visit http://www.redtapetheatre.org/ for details. Contact Myah Shein at myahshein@gmail.com with questions.
Aiming for Sainthood - Victory Gardens Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln, is offering a limited number of $15 tickets for performances September 20-26. Use code “INDUSTRY” online, in person, or when calling 773.871.3000 to claim. Visit http://www.victorygardens.org/ for tickets and more information.
A Memory of Two Mondays - Eclipse Theatre at the Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N. Lincoln, is offering $10 industry tickets on September 16 and 17 at 7:30 p.m. Must present a headshot, resume or business card. For tickets call 773-404-7336 and mention INDUSTRY.
CFT's Got Glee! - Chicago Fusion Theatre, 4527 N. Ravenswood, is offering $10 industry tickets to their benefit cabaret performance on September 17. Doors open at 7 p.m. and performance begins at 8 p.m. Must present a headshot, resume or business card at the door.
The Madness of Edgar Allan Poe: A Love Story - First Folio Theatre at Mayslake Hall, Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W 31st St, Oak Brook, is offering $10 industry tickets on Weds. and Thurs. evenings at 8 PM on Oct. 6, 7, 13, 14 and Sun. evenings at 7:30 on Oct. 10, 17. Tickets are on an "as available" basis and may be purchased no sooner than 48 hours in advance. Professionals must bring a union card, a headshot/resume, tech resume, or business card indicating employment in the theater business.Tickets may be purchased by calling 630-986-8067.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Industry Ticket Offer
The Mystery of Irma Vep - Buffalo Theatre Ensemble, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. $5 Industry tickets for Thursday and Sunday performances Sept. 23 to Oct. 17. Actor’s tickets are available with headshot and resume and designer tickets are available with business card or resume. Subject to availability. For more information call (630) 942-4000.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Industry Ticket Offer
1001 by Jason Grote - Collaboraction at the Chopin Theatre, 1543 W Division presents its final preview performance on Wednesday, September 15 at 7:30PM. Tickets are 2 for $15 with the code: "VincentPrice." Visit http://www.collaboraction.org for more information, or call the Collaboraction box office at 312-226-9633
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Industry Ticket Offers
Fulcrum Point - 12th anniversary benefit concert at Thorne Auditorium of NWU, 375 E Chicago Ave in Streeterville, is offering a limited number of $15 industry tickets for Sept 22, 7:30 PM performance. For more information & buy TIX on line, visit www.fulcrumpoint.org/tickets.
Theories of the Sun - Sideshow Theatre Company at Theater Wit, 1229 W Belmont Ave is hosting a special performance for all industry professionals on Monday, September 27 at 7:30PM. Tickets are only $15. Visit http://www.theoriesofthesun.com for more information, or call TheaterWit box office at 773-975-8150.
Theories of the Sun - Sideshow Theatre Company at Theater Wit, 1229 W Belmont Ave is hosting a special performance for all industry professionals on Monday, September 27 at 7:30PM. Tickets are only $15. Visit http://www.theoriesofthesun.com for more information, or call TheaterWit box office at 773-975-8150.
DaMayor
He’s been Mayor since I’ve lived in Chicago, he’s been Mayor since some of the League’s staff have been alive. I’d been in town for four months and was working with a group of construction guys on a project and we had a meeting the day after Meig’s field went away. I knew next to nothing about Chicago or Mayor Daley but these guys were in absolute awe. Moving that much heavy equipment in the middle of the night is apparently not so easy, to do it in secret is nearly impossible. I was in awe too, not of the heavy equipment but of the man, who does that? That event helped to shape the way I feel about my adopted City, I love its brashness and its big shoulders, and its “we ain’t no second city” attitude. Since then, of course, I have come to admire the Mayor tremendously, I loved the Olympic bid, thinking about the photo of the plane carrying all the Chicago luminaries to Copenhagen with the American flag waving out of the cockpit – still brings a tear to my eye. I love that everything that is not in motion (and some things that are) is covered in lights during the holidays, I love Millenium Park, four years late and $300 million over budget, now our crowning glory and nobody remembers any of that. It takes vision and guts to get through that kind of thing. During his tenure Chicago theatre has become Chicago Theatre, and he has been a huge supporter. I will miss him.
Deb
Deb
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Our New Look
On today’s broadcast you will see our new logo!! We are delighted to begin using it. It was actually designed months ago in anticipation of our new website. We went through several iterations of a logo and eventually wound up with one we all liked, then we showed it around to a few people and it turned out we were the only ones who liked it. So, we went back to the drawing board and I have to say this one is much better and we love it.
What about that new website you ask? Yeah, well, it is huge and it is complicated and we thought it was going to launch on August 24 but there were some difficulties that prevented us from doing that. We are launching it on Tuesday. Tuesday. It is gorgeous and fun and it will do a great job of representing Chicago theatre and generating buzz and interest around your shows and your theatres. We are very proud of it but at this point (we’ve been working on it for a year) we are also kind of over it. So we will need your input as to what we can do to make it better. Please do not hesitate to send us your comments.
Deb
What about that new website you ask? Yeah, well, it is huge and it is complicated and we thought it was going to launch on August 24 but there were some difficulties that prevented us from doing that. We are launching it on Tuesday. Tuesday. It is gorgeous and fun and it will do a great job of representing Chicago theatre and generating buzz and interest around your shows and your theatres. We are very proud of it but at this point (we’ve been working on it for a year) we are also kind of over it. So we will need your input as to what we can do to make it better. Please do not hesitate to send us your comments.
Deb
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