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Thursday, October 4, 2012

Autumn Acting and Public Speaking Classes at Remy Bumppo by Chicago Plays

Take Center Stage: Executive Coaching with Linda Gillum Saturday, October 20, 2012, 10:00am - 2:00pmCasting Director and Artistic Associate Linda Gillum uses theatre techniques that turn the…

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Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Rehearsal Space Available for Rent at Remy Bumppo by Chicago Plays

Remy Bumppo's rehearsal space at 3717 N Ravenswood has availability beginning mid-October. Rates vary from $11 - $16 per hour, depending on hours scheduled per week. Approximately 800 sq f…

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Industry Ticket Offer by Chicago Plays

The Skriker - Red Tape Theatre, 621 W. Belmont, is offering $15 industry tickets to all performances through October 20. Tickets are available at our website www.redtapetheatre.org. Use co…

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Thursday, September 27, 2012

Butts in Seats? by Chicago Plays

Recently I had a conversation with someone about audiences and how we so frequently refer to them as “butts in seats,” and today I read this and it got me to thinking about how much time…

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Monday, September 24, 2012

Industry Ticket Offers by Chicago Plays

Wrens – Rivendell Theatre Ensemble, 5779 N. Ridge Avenue in Chicago , is offering a limited number of half-price $15 industry tickets for the following Thursday 8pm shows - 9/27, 10/4 and …

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Thursday, September 20, 2012

Another Idea! by Chicago Plays

Hey now we’ve got another idea. Sent to us by one of you. This one actually copies something that happened in New York this summer. It’s called Write Out Front and you can read about …

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Wednesday, September 19, 2012

pH Productions Seeking Donations for New Venue by Chicago Plays

pH Productions is opening a new theater and seeking to borrow some items before opening next month. If you are able to donate or borrow any of the items below please contact Mary Walsh at ma…

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Industry Ticket Offers by Chicago Plays

Purple Fluffy Butter Bubbles – Stage 773 at 1225 W. Belmont Ave. is offering $5 industry tickets for their performance on Sunday September 23rd at 3:00pm. Please call 773.327.5252 and ment…

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Monday, September 17, 2012

Space Rental Availability at Profiles Theatre by Chicago Plays

Profiles Theatre has rental space available for their Alley Stage, 4147 N. Broadway beginning late October through December. Light and sound included, 65 seats, renovated lobby and two handi…

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Thursday, September 13, 2012

It's Important by Chicago Plays

I know many of you reading this are young people, perhaps recently moved to Chicago from out of state, some of you are students, I know many of you also have interns working with you from ou…

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Babes With Blades seeking Submissions for Joining Sword and Pen Playwriting Competition by Chicago Plays

Babes With Blades is seeking play submissions for the 2013-14 Joining Sword and Pen Playwriting Competition. The winning script will receive a full production with BWBTC in 2014.The winning …

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Gorilla Tango Theatre seeking 60-90 minute original scripts by Chicago Plays

Playwrights are invited to submit original 60-90 minute plays for consideration to be produced by Gorilla Tango Theatre (www.gorillatango.com) in 2013. Guidelines:1) Plays should be origin…

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Monday, September 10, 2012

Advocacy Roundtable by Chicago Plays

Monday, September 24, 6 - 7:30 p.m. League of Chicago Theatre Offices, 17 N. Wabash, Suite 520Election Day is just 56 days away. Voters will decide whether President Barack Obama stays in t…

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A Taste of Stage 773 by Chicago Plays

The staff and board of Stage 773 are hosting a party to welcome you into our home on Tuesday, October 2. If you are free, we would love to lift a glass with you and share a "Taste of Stage …

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Industry Ticket Offer by Chicago Plays

Voices of Strength - The Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago, 1306 S. Michigan Ave. is offering $13 industry tickets for performances on Saturday, September 15 at 3:00pm and 8:00pm. For…

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Thursday, September 6, 2012

Harebrained Scheme? by Chicago Plays

So, I was at the Fringe Festival last weekend and I met a young woman from Toronto who suggested that it might be a good idea to do an exchange program with her City. Chicago shows go to To…

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Wednesday, September 5, 2012

ABT Seeks Submissions for Blue Ink Playwriting Award by Chicago Plays

American Blues Theater (ABT) seeks submissions for the annual Blue Ink Playwriting Award. The winner will be awarded a cash prize of $500.00 and receive a staged-reading of his/her manuscrip…

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Industry Ticket Offers by Chicago Plays

Illegal Use of Hands -- American Blues Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, is offering a limited number of $10 industry tickets for September 7, 8 and 9. Call (773) 871-3000 and menti…

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Friday, August 31, 2012

Industry Ticket Offer by Chicago Plays

A Class Act -  Porchlight Music Theatre at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont. is offering a limited number of $10 discount tickets for the Monday, Sept. 3 at 7:30 p.m. performance. Call the …

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Thursday, August 30, 2012

Crucial Support for the 21st Century by Chicago Plays

A couple of weeks ago I posted my testimony for the Illinois Arts Council and I have been asked by a few people to write a more detailed blog on the importance of general operating support f…

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Monday, August 27, 2012

Illinois Arts Council Strategic Plan Survey by Chicago Plays

From the Illinois Arts Council:Dear Friend of the Arts,As part of our Strategic Plan process we are conducting a survey. This confidential survey will take about 10 to 15 minutes of your tim…

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Friday, August 24, 2012

Industry Ticket Offer by Chicago Plays

Iphigenia 2.0 -- Next Theatre Company at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center, 927 Noyes St, Evanston, is offering $12.50 industry tickets for Thursday, Sept 6 at 7:30 p.m.; Friday, September 7, …

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Thursday, August 23, 2012

A New Season by Chicago Plays

I can't believe that it's the end of August already and another fall theatre season is here. A few of you early birds have even opened your first show already and in the next few weeks many …

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Chicago Dramatists Fall 2012 Classes by Chicago Plays

Always Wanted To Write But Didn’t Know Where to Start? This Fall: Become a Playwright at Chicago DramatistsA national leader in playwright training, Chicago Dramatists offers a variety of …

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Bailiwick Chicago Seeking Partners for Program Ad Trade by Chicago Plays

Looking for New Audiences? Interested in Doing a Free Program Ad Trade?We all have the same goal - to create, inspire and encourage everyone to support live theater and the all of the arts. …

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Monday, August 20, 2012

Industry Ticket Offer by Chicago Plays

Illegal Use of Hands -- American Blues Theater at Victory Gardens Biograph Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, is offering a limited number of $10 industry tickets for previews Friday …

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Friday, August 17, 2012

Space Availability at the new Rivendell Theatre by Chicago Plays

Fall space available at the beautiful new Rivendell Theatre in Edgewater. 50 seat theatre is available November 19th - December 30th. Rental includes state of the art, brand new sound and …

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Thursday, August 16, 2012

Testifying by Chicago Plays

A couple of weeks ago, I testified at a public hearing before the Illinois Arts Council Strategic Plan Task Force, I thought you might be interested in what I said.Deb I am Deb Clapp, E…

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Industry Ticket Offer by Chicago Plays

Impenetrable by Mia McCullough - Stage Left Theatre at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave., is offering $15 industry tickets for performances Thursday, September 6th; Thursday, September 13th;…

SOURCE: Collective Leverage at 11:46AM
Thursday, August 9, 2012

Beyond Economic Impact by Chicago Plays

Last night I had someone ask me if the League couldn’t do some research on how theatres have affected the neighborhoods they are in. I thought it was an interesting request, not just the …

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Tuesday, August 7, 2012

2013 Raven Theatre New Play Workshop Submissions by Chicago Plays

Raven Theatre is now accepting submissions for its 2013 New Play Workshop that explores the American family. The selected play will receive a fully-rehearsed three-performance presentation i…

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May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards