Industry Ticket Offer

The Commons of Pensacola- Northlight Theatre is offering $15 tickets to theatre industry professionals for performances of The Commons of Pensacola September 12-21 (excluding 9/19). Offer available by phone or walk-up, must mention the code INDUSTRY to reserve. Proof of industry (headshot, business card, etc.) required upon ticket pickup. 

Industry Ticket Offer

Stories in Motion- Joffrey Ballet is offering industry tickets for the Stories in Motion program. To redeem, visit joffrey.org/stories and enter promo code INDUSTRY.

Industry Ticket Offer

The Night Alive- Steppenwolf Theatre if offering $20 Tickets to performances September 18 through October 5. Use code “18249”online at steppenwolf.org or call Audience Services at 312-335-1650. Tickets must be reserved at least one hour before performance. Subject to availability. 

Industry Ticket Offer

The Whaleship Essex - Shattered Globe Theatre at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont, is offering $15 industry tickets for THE WHALESHIP ESSEX on Thursdays 9/11 - 10/9, pending availability. For tickets, call 773-975-8150 or stop by the Theater Wit box office. Visit www.shatteredglobe.org for more information.

Industry Ticket Offer

THE COWARD - Stage Left Theatre at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont is offering $15 industry tickets for THE COWARD on Thursdays 9/11, 9/18 and 9/25. For tickets call 773-875-9150 and use the code "gooesberry." Visit stagelefttheatre.com for more information.

Dimming of the Lights

On Thursday September 11, 2014 at 7:30pm, Chicago theatres will dim the lights on their marquees for one minute to honor all the members of our community we have recently lost.

If you have a marquee, please join. If you don’t have a marquee, perhaps you can consider dimming the house or lobby lights for one minute.

The dimming is being organized by Jason Epperson of the Greenhouse Theater Center.

Condolences

To my magnificent community of Chicago theatre:

There is not a single person in our community who is not grieving our terrible losses today.  Not one of you hasn’t been touched in some way by the remarkable lives taken from us too soon.

It happens; we lose someone, a friend, a colleague, a loved one.  The wider our circle the more loss we risk and in Chicago theatre we have a large and loving family.  But so many, so fast?  It is unimaginable and nearly impossible to bear.  But bear it we must.  “When you are going through hell, keep going.”  It seems trite but it’s the only thing.

To the families and friends of Roy, Sati, Joel, Trinity, Molly and Bernie you have the deepest condolences of thousands of colleagues and audience members who cherished these stars of Chicago theatre.  We join you in your grief and I hope there is some comfort in that.

I hope that this community will be strong for each other and for the families of our fallen comrades.  I hope we will honor them every day in our work.  Roy Leonard’s family included this in his obituary “in lieu of flowers be kind to each other.”  Joe Foust, husband of Molly Glynn posted on Facebook “Love hard people, love hard.”  May this horrible time always remind us to love hard and be kind.  Please take care of yourselves and be safe.

Love,

Deb

Industry Ticket Offer

Methtacular! - About Face Theatre at Theatre Wit, 1229 W Belmont, is offering $20 Industry Tickets to all remaining performances of METHTACULAR! Show runs through Sept 28. Seats subject to availability. Use promo code INDMETH1 when purchasing tickets. Visit www.aboutfacetheatre.org for tickets and info.

Space Availability at Profiles Theatre

Profiles Theatre has an opening in their Alley Stage at an incredible price for mid-November through February. Prime time and off or late night available. 65 seats, lights, sound and tech included. Call 773-549-1815 for more information.

Industry Ticket Offer

All My Sons – Raven Theatre, 6157 N. Clark Street, is offering $10 tickets to theatre industry professionals for any Thursday evening performance thru November 15. Offer available by phone or walk-up, must mention the code INDUSTRY to reserve. Proof of industry (headshot, business card, etc.) required upon ticket pickup.

News from The Ruckus

PERSONNEL

The Ruckus is proud to announce the appointment of Derek Van Barham, formerly the literary manager of the company, to the position of artistic director, and Catherine Bullard, formerly the company manager, to the position of executive director. Barham succeeds Allison Shoemaker, now the director of marketing and publicity, and Bullard succeeds Martin Kettling, who remains on the company's board. They also welcome seven new artistic associates: Brooke Allen, Scottie Caldwell, Julie Cowden, Charlotte Mae Ellison, Neal Starbird, Mitch Vermeersch, and Christine Vrem-Ydstie.  

EVENT

On September 13 The Ruckus is hosting a networking event for playwrights, directors, dramaturgs, producers, and other artists: Theatre Speed-Dating. The event, which is totally free and utterly devoid of romance, is designed to get people talking about their projects, passions, and possible future collaborations. And there's a treat at the end: if you meet everyone on your list, you get a shot, courtesy of Rogers Park Social. Click here for more info, pre-register here, and email allison@ruckustheater.org with questions.

Space Rental Available at The Royal George Theatre

The Royal George Theatre, 1641 N. Halsted, has space available for performances, prime time and off night, special events, rehearsals, classes, room rentals and more. The Cabaret seats 193, The Gallery seats 50. For further information or viewing appointment, contact Joe at 312-988-9105