Two Pence Theatre Lab: It's Not a Workshop: It's a Workout

It’s Not A Workshop
It’s A Workout

You Bring:
10 - 15 lines of Shakespeare’s text
Comfy Pants
A Generous Spirit

Two Pence Brings:
A Guided Warmup
Space to Play
Fresh Perspective

NEXT LAB IS: THIS Sunday September 22nd, 7:30-9:30pm

WHERE:
Remy Bumppo Rehearsal Space
3717 N. Ravenswood Ave.

HOW MUCH:
By donation, every time

WHEN:
Every Second and Fourth Sunday, 7:30-9:30pm

WHO: Anyone interested in their inner actor

HERE'S HOW IT WORKS:
1. RSVP to Kathryn@twopencetheatre.org or on fb!
2. Show up.

Choose Chicago Partnership Program

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Introduced earlier this year, the new customizable Choose Chicago Partnership Program is now available for a limited time only to new partners at a 25% discount. This special opportunity will only be available through November 30, 2013, and is available to all businesses and organizations outside of the accommodations sector.

Choose Chicago’s digital, print and face to face marketing opportunities promote the city to visitors while they are here in Chicago, across the country, and in ten global markets. Visit www.choosechicago.com/partners for more information about partnership packages, marketing channels, events, and more.

By joining now for less than $99 per year, you can be an important voice in the professional community that makes up Chicago’s visitor industry. To join now, click here. When joining please enter the promo code LCT25 during the online registration process to receive your discount.

Questions? Call 312-567-8461 or email partnership@choosechicago.com

MCA Stage Events in September/October

Following Taylor Mac’s opening of, An Abridged Concert of the History of Political Popular Music, Friday, Sept 27, 2013 he will lead a talk titled:

Taylor Mac’s String Theory, Or Can You ‘Ukelele
Saturday, Sep 28, 2013, 1pm
In the true spirit of Kulia I Ka Lokahi—that’s unity to us mainlanders—Taylor Mac and Lanialoha Lee are your hosts for this show-and-tell for singers, strummers, and music theater fans. Lanialoha is a third generation musician and descendant of the first Polynesians who migrated to the Midwest. Inspired in part by Mac’s theater exploration of political popular music in the US, their interactive talk starts in Hawaii, where string music and ranch songs are said to have been spread by roaming early Spanish cowboys. Lanialoha also demonstrates Kie Kie, the islands’ distinct yodeling, and Ki Ho’alu, slack-key guitar. They may need assistance from the audience, so start practicing.

This event is free and open to the public. Reservations are recommended. Buy tickets online or call MCA Box Office at 312.397.4010

Following Timbre 4’s opening of Tercr Cuerpo (Third Wing) Thursday, Oct 3, 2013, Timbre members will participate in the talk:

Tangueros and Tenements: the business of independent theater
Saturday, Oct 5, 1-3pm
Timbre 4’s home, Buenos Aires, is the nexus of Latin America’s biggest volume of independent theater. This talk brings together Timbre 4 members with Jacob Padrón, Producer and curator of Garage Rep at Steppenwolf Theater, Beau O’Reilly, founding member of the Curious Theater Branch, and others to swap stories, truths and fiction about the business of making theater in our new economy.

This event is free and open to the public. Reservations are recommended.
Buy tickets online or call MCA Box Office at 312.397.4010

Space Availability at the Athenaeum Theatre

Athenaeum Theatre has a four week window available for rent in Studio Two (81 seats) October 7- November 3. 81 seat black box theatre with full service box office, bar, lighting & sound package included. For information contact Allan Chambers 773.935.6860 allan@athenaeumtheatre.org

Virtually New, Affordable Light Board for Rent

Three year old EMC light board available for rental, short term or long term. Ideal fit for a storefront company committed to high production values on a budget. Easy to use and technically capable board has only been on two productions and rents for $60/week - maybe offer discount with longer term rental. ETC Element Console has the capacity for 250 control channels, has 40 physical channel faders, and can store 10,000 cues. The complete manual is available at: http://www.etcconnect.com/product.downloads.aspx?ID=22010 Please contact Managing Artistic Director Brian Golden at brian.golden@gmail.com if interested in a rental.

Industry Ticket Offers

Verdi's Joan of Arc - Chicago Opera Theater at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E. Randolph St. Chicago, is offering a 20% discount on tickets by calling our box office at (312)704-8414 and mention code JOANCOT. Available for performances Sept 21, 25 and 27 @ 7:30PM and Sept 29 @ 3:00PM For More information: http://www.chicagooperatheater.org/joan-of-arc/.

The Mountaintop - Court Theatre, 5535 S Ellis Ave, is offering $10 rush tickets starting one hour before performances to industry professionals to all performances through October 13th. Offer is subject to rush ticket availability and is limited to one per industry member with proof of industry. Please call the box office the day of the performance to check availability.

Ballet West: Mixed Rep featuring The Lottery, Rubies, pas de deux from Diamonds, and world premiere Presto - Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Congress Parkway, is offering half-priced industry tickets in Sections IV ($26.50), III ($32.50), and II ($38) on October 6 at 3PM. Use code INDUSTRY. Tickets available online at AuditoriumTheatre.org, by calling (800) 982-2787, or at the box office at 50 E Congress Pkwy.

To Master the Art by William Brown and Doug Frew - Chicago Commercial Collective and TimeLine Theatre at the Broadway Playhouse, 175 E. Chestnut, are happy to offer $25 industry tickets to all performances Tuesday - Sunday through October 20. Industry tickets are available at the box office each night, one hour prior to showtime. Please bring business card, headshot or other proof of industry. For more information see our website at www.tomastertheart.com.

Gorilla Tango Theatre seeking shows for November/December

Gorilla Tango Bucktown (now under new management) is actively seeking shows for Nov/Dec 2013. We provide the means to produce your show sustainably as well as the infrastructure you need (audition/rehearsal space, performance space, box office, basic marketing) so that you can focus on your project. Staff on-site every day 10 am - 11 pm; weekend primetime slots available as well as off-night. Contact Gwen at artistswanted@gorillatango.com or call 773.598.4549 for more info.

Network of Ensemble Theatres Travel and Exchange Grants

The guidelines and application dates are now available for the NET/TEN grants.

TRAVEL GRANTS
Travel Grants (formerly Seed Grants) support activities to initiate new relationships or further existing relationships.
-Grants range from $300 to $2,000;
-Activities may take place in U.S. or internationally;
-Awarded twice a year;
-Open to Ensembles, Affliliates, Individuals, Students.

Fall Travel Grants Due - October 16th
Spring Travel Grants Due - April 16th
COMPLETE GUIDELINES, ELIGIBILITY, CRITERIA

EXCHANGE GRANTS
Build on and deepen existing relationships through shared activity and peer-to-peer learning.
-Grants range from $3,000 to $10,000, and require a 1:1 match;
-Activities must occur in U.S.;
-Awarded once a year;
-Open to Ensembles.

Intent to Apply for Exchange Grants Due - December 18th
Exchange Grants Due - February 5th
COMPLETE GUIDELINES, ELIGIBILITY, CRITERIA

Space Availability at the Cornservatory

Cornservatory--located at 4210 N Lincoln Avenue in North Center--has rental opportunities available this fall including prime time (Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm) slots in November. Looking for a space for your next production? Email cornservatoryrentals@gmail.com for more information.

Industry Ticket Offers

Double Trouble - Porchlight Music Theatre, 1225 W. Belmont is offering $10 industry tickets on Sunday, September 15 - 2pm. Call the Stage 773 box office at 773-327-5252 and use the code PMTINDUSTRY. Offer only valid over the phone or in person. Offer is not valid in conjunction with any other offers or existing orders. Subject to availability. Proof of industry must be presented at time of pick up or purchase.

Sweet Child of Mine - The Neo-Futurists, 5153 N. Ashland Ave. are offering $5 tickets to any performance September 12 - 14 with the code Industry.  For tickets and more information visit www.neofuturists.org.

4000 Miles - Northlight Theatre, 9501 Skokie Blvd, is offering $15 tickets for industry professionals for performances Sep 13-22 (excluding Opening). Reserve at 847.673.6300, proof of industry requested upon ticket pickup.

The Last Hand - Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N. Southport Ave. is offering complimentary tickets on Friday, Sept. 13 and Sept. 20 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 14 and 21 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 15 and 22 at 2 p.m. Mention LEAGUE and include your name, preferred date, phone number and number of tickets in your email to LastHand@shoutchicago.com. Maximum number of tickets is four. Tickets based on availability.

Northanger Abbey - Remy Bumppo Theatre at the Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N. Lincoln is offering $15 industry tickets are available for all preview performances (Oct. 2 – Oct. 6), all Friday evenings (last one November 8), and Thursday, matinee Oct. 24. Use the codeword Industry at www.remybumppo.org or at 773-404-7336.

Space Available at the Athenaeum Theatre

Athenaeum Theatre has a four week window available for rent in Studio Two (81 seats) October 7- November 3.  81 seat black box theatre with full service box office, bar, lighting & sound package included. For information, contact Jeff DeLong at 773-935-6860 x304.

Celebrating Bernie Sahlins

Chicago Shakespeare Theater and The Second City invite you to celebrate the magical life of
BERNIE  SAHLINS

Monday, September 30, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. Reception following

Location: Chicago Shakespeare Theater on Navy Pier
800 E. Grand Ave. | Chicago, IL 60611

To RSVP, click here or call the CST Media Office at 312.667.4968 by Wednesday, September 25, 2013.