Thursday, January 25, 2018
Tap Workshop with Highland Park Players
Intermediate/Advance Tap Workshop featuring Chicago area performer, educator, and choreographer, Annie Jo Ermel.
Tuesdays, February 27, March 6, March 13, March 20, from 8:30pm – 9:30pm at West Ridge Center in Highland Park
$15 per class
This workshop is not cumulative, drop-ins are encouraged!
Sign up today!!
More info at https://www.highlandparkplayers.com/tap-workshop.php
Wednesday, January 24, 2018
2nd Act Players announce 2018 #MeTooPlayFestival, call for scripts
The 2nd Act Players will stage a #MeTooPlayFestival for two weekends this May and is holding a script competition to seek out short scripts for the festival that focus on women dealing with key 2nd Acts and major issues in their lives.
Playwrights are invited to send their short script (20 pages or less) for review by our competition judges. Six winning scripts will be chosen from entries and staged readings of them will be held the weekends of May 19-20 and May 26-27 at the 2nd Act Players' theater in Northminster Presbyterian Church, Evanston. To enter, simply visit the festival page on the Players’ website, http://evanston2ndactplayers.com.
The competition is open to playwrights from across the Chicagoland area and to those who can trace their roots to Chicago. The entry deadline is March 15. To enter, simply visit the festival page on the Players’ website, http://evanston2ndactplayers.com. For more information, email Frank at johnnfrank@evanston2ndactplayers.com or call 224-307-4190
The competition is open to playwrights from across the Chicagoland area and to those who can trace their roots to Chicago. The entry deadline is March 15. To enter, simply visit the festival page on the Players’ website, http://evanston2ndactplayers.com. For more information, email Frank at johnnfrank@evanston2ndactplayers.com or call 224-307-4190
Monday, January 22, 2018
Industry Ticket Offers
Nevermore- The Imaginary Life and Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe- Black Button Eyes Productions at the Edge Theater, 5451 N Broadway, Chicago, IL, is offering $15 Industry tickets (contingent on seat availability) to the following CLOSING WEEKEND performances: Thursday, January 25 at 7:30 pm, and Saturday, January 27 at 2 pm . Discounted tickets are available online with code “CAWCAW,” or by presenting proof of industry affiliation at the box office.
The Humans - Broadway In Chicago’s Cadillac Palace Theatre, 151 W. Randolph, is offering $55 main floor industry tickets for Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Sunday evening performances through February 4. Click here, call 800-775-2000 or visit any Broadway In Chicago box office to purchase. Must use code INDUSTRY when purchasing.
Five Mile Lake - Shattered Globe Theatre at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave is offering $15 industry tickets to Thursday performances during the run through February 24. Use code INDUSTRY. For more information visit www.shatteredglobe.org.
Rose by Laurence Leamer - Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N Lincoln, is offering industry tickets to every performance of the Jeff Award-winning Kennedy story ROSE through March 11th. No code required, just select ticket type "industry" here (http://www.greenhousetheater.org/rose) or via phone at 774-404-7336.
Cal in Camo by William Francis Hoffman - Rivendell Theatre, 5779 North Ridge Ave. is offering $15 Tickets to performances of CAL IN CAMO Saturday 1/27 at 4PM and at 8PM. Limit 2 tickets per Industry ID (self + guest). Subject to availability. Visit Rivendelltheatre.org & use box-office code: BREAST MILK or call 773.334.7728.
Sweet Texas Reckoning - Artemisia, A Chicago Theatre at The Frontier Theatre, 1106 W Thorndale Ave, Chicago, IL 60660, is offering $15.00 industry tickets to performances June 8 - 30 with discount code INDUSTRY. For reservations, please visit http://artemisiatheatre.org/tickets/.
Hatfield & McCoy - The House Theatre of Chicago at the Chopin Theatre, 1543 W. Division St. is offering $20 advance industry tickets on February 1 and 2 at 7:30PM. Use code "IMakeArt" online or at 773-769-3832. Can't make 2/1 or 2/2? The House always offers SAME-DAY Industry tickets for $20 as long as we aren't sold out! Buy SAME-DAY Industry tickets by calling the box office the day of the show at 773-769-3832, or at walk-up.
The Humans - Broadway In Chicago’s Cadillac Palace Theatre, 151 W. Randolph, is offering $55 main floor industry tickets for Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Sunday evening performances through February 4. Click here, call 800-775-2000 or visit any Broadway In Chicago box office to purchase. Must use code INDUSTRY when purchasing.
Five Mile Lake - Shattered Globe Theatre at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave is offering $15 industry tickets to Thursday performances during the run through February 24. Use code INDUSTRY. For more information visit www.shatteredglobe.org.
Rose by Laurence Leamer - Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N Lincoln, is offering industry tickets to every performance of the Jeff Award-winning Kennedy story ROSE through March 11th. No code required, just select ticket type "industry" here (http://www.greenhousetheater.org/rose) or via phone at 774-404-7336.
Cal in Camo by William Francis Hoffman - Rivendell Theatre, 5779 North Ridge Ave. is offering $15 Tickets to performances of CAL IN CAMO Saturday 1/27 at 4PM and at 8PM. Limit 2 tickets per Industry ID (self + guest). Subject to availability. Visit Rivendelltheatre.org & use box-office code: BREAST MILK or call 773.334.7728.
Sweet Texas Reckoning - Artemisia, A Chicago Theatre at The Frontier Theatre, 1106 W Thorndale Ave, Chicago, IL 60660, is offering $15.00 industry tickets to performances June 8 - 30 with discount code INDUSTRY. For reservations, please visit http://artemisiatheatre.org/tickets/.
Hatfield & McCoy - The House Theatre of Chicago at the Chopin Theatre, 1543 W. Division St. is offering $20 advance industry tickets on February 1 and 2 at 7:30PM. Use code "IMakeArt" online or at 773-769-3832. Can't make 2/1 or 2/2? The House always offers SAME-DAY Industry tickets for $20 as long as we aren't sold out! Buy SAME-DAY Industry tickets by calling the box office the day of the show at 773-769-3832, or at walk-up.
Thursday, January 18, 2018
Space Availability with Chicago Theater Works
Chicago Theater Works is seeking productions in need of an intimate cabaret style venue in Chicago as of June 1, or earlier for weeknight performance space, rehearsal space or an event site.
Chicago Theater Works opened in 2016 and has hosted two long-running productions. WE GOTTA BINGO (an interactive dinner theater show) ran for 15 months and TONY N TINA’S WEDDING is currently in its 17th month. The 6000 sq/ft venue features a lobby, a 3500sq/ft performance space, dressing rooms with private bathrooms, laundry facilities and a small prep kitchen.
The performance space has a flexible layout and staging and can seat up to 175 cabaret style.
The venue has Public Place of Amusement (PPA) and full liquor licenses. Owner is open to straight rentals or creative proposals.
Please contact: Bill Collins
Cell: 612-961-7311
Chicago Theater Works opened in 2016 and has hosted two long-running productions. WE GOTTA BINGO (an interactive dinner theater show) ran for 15 months and TONY N TINA’S WEDDING is currently in its 17th month. The 6000 sq/ft venue features a lobby, a 3500sq/ft performance space, dressing rooms with private bathrooms, laundry facilities and a small prep kitchen.
The performance space has a flexible layout and staging and can seat up to 175 cabaret style.
The venue has Public Place of Amusement (PPA) and full liquor licenses. Owner is open to straight rentals or creative proposals.
Please contact: Bill Collins
Cell: 612-961-7311
Tuesday, January 16, 2018
Industry Ticket Offers
Women in Jeopardy by Wendy MacLeod - First Folio Theatre at Mayslake Hall, Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W 31st St, Oak Brook. is offering $10 tickets to industry professionals on Weds. evenings at 8 PM and Thursday matinees at 3 PM from Jan. 24- Feb. 25. Tickets are on an "as available" basis and may be purchased no sooner than 48 hours in advance and must be paid for at the time they are ordered. When picking up tickets, buyer must bring a union card, a headshot/resume, tech resume, or business card indicating employment in the theater business. Price is good for the theater professional only, not guests. Tickets may be purchased by calling 630-986-8067. Tickets may be purchased at the door the day of the performance, if available.
Nevermore- The Imaginary Life and Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe- Black Button Eyes Productions at the Edge Theater, 5451 N Broadway, Chicago, IL, is offering $15 Industry tickets (contingent on seat availability) to the following performances: Thursday, January 18 at 7:30 pm, and Saturday, January 20 at 2 pm . Discounted tickets are available online with code “CAWCAW,” or by presenting proof of industry affiliation at the box office.
Moon Man Walk – Definition Theatre Company at Richard Christiansen Theater, 2433 N Lincoln Avenue, is offering $15 industry tickets to performances January 26 – 28 and Thursday/Sunday performances (Feb 1-11) when you use the code INDUSTRY. For tickets buy online or call the box office at 773.871.3000.
Modern Masters - The Joffrey Ballet at the Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Congress, is offering 50% off industry tickets to performances February 9, 15 and 16. using code INDUSTRY online. Offer valid only for Thursday and Friday performances only. Excludes price level 5. Restrictions Apply.
Nevermore- The Imaginary Life and Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe- Black Button Eyes Productions at the Edge Theater, 5451 N Broadway, Chicago, IL, is offering $15 Industry tickets (contingent on seat availability) to the following performances: Thursday, January 18 at 7:30 pm, and Saturday, January 20 at 2 pm . Discounted tickets are available online with code “CAWCAW,” or by presenting proof of industry affiliation at the box office.
Moon Man Walk – Definition Theatre Company at Richard Christiansen Theater, 2433 N Lincoln Avenue, is offering $15 industry tickets to performances January 26 – 28 and Thursday/Sunday performances (Feb 1-11) when you use the code INDUSTRY. For tickets buy online or call the box office at 773.871.3000.
Modern Masters - The Joffrey Ballet at the Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Congress, is offering 50% off industry tickets to performances February 9, 15 and 16. using code INDUSTRY online. Offer valid only for Thursday and Friday performances only. Excludes price level 5. Restrictions Apply.
Friday, January 12, 2018
Tuesday, January 9, 2018
Michael Merritt Awards Seeking Recommendations
Who are the award worthy-designers and technicians you have collaborated with recently? We need your help to recognize the work of the most talented designers and technical collaborators in our industry! Recommendations take just a moment to complete online at merrittawards.com/recommendations. Don't delay, recommendations are accepted through the end of January.
Monday, January 8, 2018
Industry Ticket Offer
Nevermore- The Imaginary Life and Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe- Black Button Eyes Productions at the Edge Theater, 5451 N Broadway, Chicago, IL, is offering $15 Industry tickets (contingent on seat availability) to the following performances: Thursday, January 11 at 7:30 pm, and Saturday, January 13 at 3 pm . Discounted tickets are available online with code “CAWCAW,” or by presenting proof of industry affiliation at the box office.
Cal in Camo by William Francis Hoffman - Rivendell Theatre, 5779 North Ridge Ave. is offering $20 Industry Tickets to performances of their upcoming Midwestern premier production of CAL IN CAMO Thursdays through Saturdays 1/18- 1/27/2018. Must provide proof of industry when picking up tickets. Limit 2 tickets per Industry ID (self + guest). Subject to availability. Call 773.334.7728 or visit Rivendelltheatre.org & use box-office code: INDUSTRY.
Speech & Debate - Brown Paper Box Co. at The Edge Theater, 5451 N. Broadway, is offering $15 Industry tickets to all performances 2/2/18 - 3/4/18 using promo code Crucible18: https://dime.io/events/speech-and-debate.
Too Hot to Handel: The Jazz-Gospel Messiah — Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, 50 E Congress Pkwy, is offering $25 industry tickets on Saturday January 13 at 7:30PM and Sunday, January 14 at 3PM. Use promo code INDUSTRY online at AuditoriumTheatre.org or by call 312.341.2300. Limit 2 tickets; only available in select price levels.
BREACH a manifesto on race in american through the eyes of a black girl recovering from self-hate - Victory Gardens Theater, 2433 N Lincoln Avenue, is offering $15 industry tickets to performances February 10-18 when you use the code INDUSTRY. For tickets buy online or call the box office at 773.871.3000.
Cal in Camo by William Francis Hoffman - Rivendell Theatre, 5779 North Ridge Ave. is offering $20 Industry Tickets to performances of their upcoming Midwestern premier production of CAL IN CAMO Thursdays through Saturdays 1/18- 1/27/2018. Must provide proof of industry when picking up tickets. Limit 2 tickets per Industry ID (self + guest). Subject to availability. Call 773.334.7728 or visit Rivendelltheatre.org & use box-office code: INDUSTRY.
Speech & Debate - Brown Paper Box Co. at The Edge Theater, 5451 N. Broadway, is offering $15 Industry tickets to all performances 2/2/18 - 3/4/18 using promo code Crucible18: https://dime.io/events/speech-and-debate.
Too Hot to Handel: The Jazz-Gospel Messiah — Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, 50 E Congress Pkwy, is offering $25 industry tickets on Saturday January 13 at 7:30PM and Sunday, January 14 at 3PM. Use promo code INDUSTRY online at AuditoriumTheatre.org or by call 312.341.2300. Limit 2 tickets; only available in select price levels.
BREACH a manifesto on race in american through the eyes of a black girl recovering from self-hate - Victory Gardens Theater, 2433 N Lincoln Avenue, is offering $15 industry tickets to performances February 10-18 when you use the code INDUSTRY. For tickets buy online or call the box office at 773.871.3000.
Thursday, January 4, 2018
Space Availability at the Royal George
The Royal George Theatre, 1641 N. Halsted, has space available for performances, rehearsals, classes and more. The 50 seat Gallery Theatre space is currently available for prime time 3 – 6 week rentals, many slots available. Great price and location, right across the street from Steppenwolf. Ticketing, house staff and bartender included. For further information or viewing appointment, contact Joe at 312-988-9105.
Thursday, December 28, 2017
Industry Ticket Offers
Darin: Live at the Mercury - MidCoast Theater Company at Mercury Theater Chicago, 3745 North Southport Avenue, is offering 70% off tickets on Saturday, January 6th at 8pm and Sunday, January 7th at 3pm. Call 773-325-1700 or enter code INDUSTRY online at www.darinshow.com.
La Gringa - UrbanTheater Company and Adventure Stage at the Vittum Theater, 1012 N. Noble, are offering $5 off tickets with the code CHI4PR to the benefit performances on January 4-6. For more information and to reserve tickets visit http://urbantheaterchicago.org/lagringarebuildpr/.
Lettin' the Good Times Roll - The Biograph Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Ave. is offering $25 industry tickets to all remaining performances through January 7. Tickets are available online (http://victorygardens.org/also-playing/lettin-the-good-times-roll/), by phone (773-871-3000) or in person (during box office hours) by using promo code “RUSH”.
Hard Times - Lookingglass Theatre Company, 821 N. Michigan Ave. is offering industry tickets to the performance on Sunday, January 7 at 7:30PM. Use code INDUSTRY to access $20 tickets (in all sections). Available online at lookingglasstheatre.org or by calling the Box Office at 312.337.0665.
For a complete list of industry ticket offers available click here.
La Gringa - UrbanTheater Company and Adventure Stage at the Vittum Theater, 1012 N. Noble, are offering $5 off tickets with the code CHI4PR to the benefit performances on January 4-6. For more information and to reserve tickets visit http://urbantheaterchicago.org/lagringarebuildpr/.
Lettin' the Good Times Roll - The Biograph Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Ave. is offering $25 industry tickets to all remaining performances through January 7. Tickets are available online (http://victorygardens.org/also-playing/lettin-the-good-times-roll/), by phone (773-871-3000) or in person (during box office hours) by using promo code “RUSH”.
Hard Times - Lookingglass Theatre Company, 821 N. Michigan Ave. is offering industry tickets to the performance on Sunday, January 7 at 7:30PM. Use code INDUSTRY to access $20 tickets (in all sections). Available online at lookingglasstheatre.org or by calling the Box Office at 312.337.0665.
For a complete list of industry ticket offers available click here.
Monday, December 11, 2017
Industry Ticket Offers
Lettin' the Good Times Roll - The Biograph Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Ave. is offering $25 industry tickets to performances on December 15 - 17. Tickets are available online (http://victorygardens.org/also-playing/lettin-the-good-times-roll/), by phone (773-871-3000) or in person (during box office hours) by using promo code “KICKY”. Please purchase these discounted tickets by Friday, December 15 at noon.
The Magic Parlour - The House Theatre of Chicago at the Palmer House Hilton, is offering $25 industry tickets on Friday, December 15 at 9:30 p.m. Use code "iMakeArt25" online. All tickets include wine, beer, and soft drinks... and of course 75 minutes of mind-blowing magic.
PUFF: Believe It or Not - Remy Bumppo Theatre Company at the Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N. Lincoln, is offering COMP Industry tickets for every performance through January 7. Call 773.404.7336 or by stop by the box office and mention code FRIENDS AND FAMILY to redeem your tickets. Please provide proof of Industry at Box Office when picking up your tickets (headshot, resume, playbill, etc.). For more information, visit www.remybumppo.org.
The Nutcracker - The Joffrey Ballet at the Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Congress, is offering 40% off industry tickets to performances on December 21 and 29 at 2PM and December 26, 28 and 29 at 7PM. Restrictions apply. Excludes premium price level and levels 1 & 5. Use code INDUSTRY online at www.joffrey.org.
Boy - TimeLine Theatre Company, 615 W. Wellington Ave. is offering $15 industry tickets to all previews January 10 - 17 when you use the code INDUSTRY15. For tickets buy online or call the box office at 773.281.8463 x6.
The Magic Parlour - The House Theatre of Chicago at the Palmer House Hilton, is offering $25 industry tickets on Friday, December 15 at 9:30 p.m. Use code "iMakeArt25" online. All tickets include wine, beer, and soft drinks... and of course 75 minutes of mind-blowing magic.
PUFF: Believe It or Not - Remy Bumppo Theatre Company at the Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N. Lincoln, is offering COMP Industry tickets for every performance through January 7. Call 773.404.7336 or by stop by the box office and mention code FRIENDS AND FAMILY to redeem your tickets. Please provide proof of Industry at Box Office when picking up your tickets (headshot, resume, playbill, etc.). For more information, visit www.remybumppo.org.
The Nutcracker - The Joffrey Ballet at the Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Congress, is offering 40% off industry tickets to performances on December 21 and 29 at 2PM and December 26, 28 and 29 at 7PM. Restrictions apply. Excludes premium price level and levels 1 & 5. Use code INDUSTRY online at www.joffrey.org.
Boy - TimeLine Theatre Company, 615 W. Wellington Ave. is offering $15 industry tickets to all previews January 10 - 17 when you use the code INDUSTRY15. For tickets buy online or call the box office at 773.281.8463 x6.
Tuesday, December 5, 2017
Industry Ticket Offers
Peter Pan – Music Theater Works at Cahn Auditorium, 600 Emerson in Evanston, is offering half-price industry tickets at 2pm on December 26, 27, 30, 31 and Jan. 1, and 8pm on December 29, 30 and 31. Call 847-920-5360 or visit www.MusicTheaterWorks.com and use coupon code "hook." Tickets must be purchased in advance. No door sales.
Rudolph the Red-Hosed Reindeer - Hell in a Handbag Productions at Mary's Attic, 5400 N. Clark St., is offering $15 industry tickets on Wednesday, Dec. 20 7:30pm. Use code word 'çhanel' and HS or resume. Online or at the door. https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2825442.
Gingerbread Grindhouse - Ghostlight Ensemble at Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N Lincoln Ave, is offering industry tickets to all performances, Dec. 8, 9, 15 & 16. Use code INDUSTRY to access $10 tickets. Available online at https://www.greenhousetheater.org/gingerbreadgrindhouse or by calling the box office at (773) 404-7336.
Billy Elliot the Musical - Porchlight Music Theatre at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts, 1016 N. Dearnorn, is offering a limited number of $20 Industry tickets to the following performances: Thursday, December 7th at 7:30pm, Friday, December 8th at 8pm, Saturday, December 9th at 4pm & 8pm, and Sunday, December 10th at 2pm. Call and mention PMTINDUSTRY at 773.777.9884 or stop at the box office to purchase your ticket. One ticket per order, proof of theatre industry affiliation required at box office when claiming tickets. For more information go to porchlightmusictheatre.org.
BLKS - Steppenwolf Theatre, 1650 N. Halsted, is offering $20 tickets for the performances on December 7 - 17, 2017. Use code INDUSTRY 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.
Wild Boar - Silk Road Rising at the Historic Chicago Temple Building, 77 W. Washington Ave. is offering $10 industry tickets for Thursdays and Fridays through December 17. To reserve tickets visit https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/971711/prm/Industry.
Rudolph the Red-Hosed Reindeer - Hell in a Handbag Productions at Mary's Attic, 5400 N. Clark St., is offering $15 industry tickets on Wednesday, Dec. 20 7:30pm. Use code word 'çhanel' and HS or resume. Online or at the door. https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2825442.
Gingerbread Grindhouse - Ghostlight Ensemble at Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N Lincoln Ave, is offering industry tickets to all performances, Dec. 8, 9, 15 & 16. Use code INDUSTRY to access $10 tickets. Available online at https://www.greenhousetheater.org/gingerbreadgrindhouse or by calling the box office at (773) 404-7336.
Billy Elliot the Musical - Porchlight Music Theatre at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts, 1016 N. Dearnorn, is offering a limited number of $20 Industry tickets to the following performances: Thursday, December 7th at 7:30pm, Friday, December 8th at 8pm, Saturday, December 9th at 4pm & 8pm, and Sunday, December 10th at 2pm. Call and mention PMTINDUSTRY at 773.777.9884 or stop at the box office to purchase your ticket. One ticket per order, proof of theatre industry affiliation required at box office when claiming tickets. For more information go to porchlightmusictheatre.org.
BLKS - Steppenwolf Theatre, 1650 N. Halsted, is offering $20 tickets for the performances on December 7 - 17, 2017. Use code INDUSTRY 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.
Wild Boar - Silk Road Rising at the Historic Chicago Temple Building, 77 W. Washington Ave. is offering $10 industry tickets for Thursdays and Fridays through December 17. To reserve tickets visit https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/971711/prm/Industry.
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