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Thursday, November 17, 2011

#NAMPC by Chicago Plays

This past weekend 520 arts marketers from around the country including more than a dozen from Chicago area theatres travelled down to Louisville, Kentucky for the National Arts Marketing Con…

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Promotional Opportunity--What's New in 2012? by Chicago Plays

The Chicago Office of Tourism and Culture (COTC) continually reaches out to the media on behalf of Chicago's cultural and community partners and in a few short weeks they will be issuing a r…

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A Saturday Morning Salute to Roy Leonard by Chicago Plays

The Museum of Broadcast Communications presents:A Saturday Morning Salute to Roy LeonardSaturday, December 3, 201111 a.m. - 1 p.m.360 N. State. St.Tickets: $20RSVP at www.museum.tv or call 3…

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New Black Ensemble Theater Cultural Center Open House by Chicago Plays

The Black Ensemble Theater is celebrating its 35th anniversary and the Grand Opening of the New Black Ensemble Theater Cultural Center! A local treasure, a national wonder and an internation…

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Monday, November 14, 2011

Industry Ticket Offer by Chicago Plays

Season's Greetings - Northlight Theatre at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd. is offering $10 tickets for theatre industry professionals to all performances No…

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Thursday, November 10, 2011

Change or Die by Chicago Plays

I saw Richard Evans, from EmcArts speak earlier this week. I found his thoughts around innovation and adaptability very interesting. I have always thought that arts organizations need to be …

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Monday, November 7, 2011

Industry Ticket Offers by Chicago Plays

The Jackie Wilson Story - Black Ensemble Theater Cultural Center, 4450 N. Clark Street in Uptown is offering Buy One Get One Free industry tickets for the 7:30 p.m. show on Wednesday Novembe…

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Thursday, November 3, 2011

Chicago Restaurant Week expands for 2012 with ways for CCTB non-dining members to participate by Chicago Plays

Question: If you’re not a restaurant, how can you participate in Chicago Restaurant Week 2012?Answer: Host a food-themed special event or activity!Now in its fifth year, Chicago Restaurant…

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Advocacy Already? by Chicago Plays

I went to an event hosted by Arts Alliance Illinois titled Uniting for Impact: Arts Policy and the 2012 Election. The best part about it was Representative Jan Schakowsky spoke and she said …

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Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Industry Ticket Offers by Chicago Plays

Rodgers & Hart: A Celebration - Light Opera Works Second Stage, 1420 Maple Avenue in Evanston, is offering half-price industry tickets (regularly $27, $34 and $42) for November 4 at 8 p.…

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Thursday, October 27, 2011

Salons and Such by Chicago Plays

In response to last week’s blog post, we were offered some comp tickets to attend Chicago Live! At the Chicago Theatre on November 10, see below if you want to join us – it’s a salon/p…

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Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Director/Dramatist Exchange at the Goodman Theatre by Chicago Plays

Tuesday, November 8th, 2011, 7pm to 9pmGoodman Theatre Club Mezz, 2nd Floor170 North Dearborn StreetThe event will be co-hosted by Douglas Post (Chicago Regional Rep, DG) and Elizabeth Margo…

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Eclipse Theatre to honor Erica Daniels with the 2011 Corona Award by Chicago Plays

Eclipse Theatre Company will present the 2011 Corona Award to Steppenwolf Theatre's Associate Artistic Director Erica Daniels on Sunday November 6th at the Victory Gardens Biograph Theater, …

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Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Industry Ticket Offers by Chicago Plays

The Better Half - Lucky Plush Productions at the MCA Stage, 220 E. Chicago Avenue, is offering $15 industry tickets on October 27 and November 3. Limit 2 per person. Purchase tickets online,…

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Thursday, October 20, 2011

More Personal? by Chicago Plays

Our annual meeting on Monday went very well. It was really nice to see so many people there and for me to meet a bunch of people I had never had a face to face with. The best part was that e…

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Industry Ticket Offers by Chicago Plays

The Boy in Black - Chicago Fusion Theatre at Royal George Theatre, 1641 N. Halsted, Chicago, IL 60614, is offering a limited number of $15 industry tickets for Wednesday and Thursday perform…

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Flats and Stair Units Available for Free by Chicago Plays

FLATS FOR FREE! TWO STAIR UNITS FOR FREE!Great Shape! Very Well Built! COME GET THEM!I just don’t have room to store these things and would like to do a little housekeeping!I am the Produc…

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Sunday, October 16, 2011

Industry Ticket Offers by Chicago Plays

The Glass Menagerie - Oak Park Festival Theatre at the Madison Street Theatre, 1010 W. Madison, Oak Park, is offering $10 industry tickets to the following dates with proof of industry. Octo…

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Thursday, October 13, 2011

Invaluable Training by Chicago Plays

About 10 years ago I took advantage of the TCG program “Expanding the Theatre Manager’s Repertoire,” the workshop was led by Robbin Walker and I have never forgotten many of the things…

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Rehearsal Space Availability at Remy Bumppo by Chicago Plays

Remy Bumppo's rehearsal space at 3717 N Ravenswood is available for rental, November 2011 and beyond. Rates vary from $11 - $16 per hour, depending on hours scheduled per week. Approximately…

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Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Space Availability at Stage 773. by Chicago Plays

Stage773 has space! Fully renovated Northside theatre space available for November/December at Stage773. Blackbox space seats 80 and theatre in great location near public transportation come…

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Industry Ticket Offers by Chicago Plays

The Argument – Interrobang Theatre Project at the Viaduct Theater, 3111 N. Western Ave., is offering $10 industry tickets Thursday – Saturday 7 p.m. and Sunday 5 p.m. through November 6.…

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Chicago Shakespeare Theater to Host Panel on October 15 by Chicago Plays

Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) will host to a panel of distinguished speakers that includes Tony Award-winning director Anna Shapiro and platinum-selling recording artist Matt Nathanson f…

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Space Availability at Gorilla Tango Theatre by Chicago Plays

Gorilla Tango Theatre in Chicago (Bucktown) - easily accessible by “L” or bus, ample street parking available – has space available in December and going forward into 2012! Basic marke…

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Monday, October 10, 2011

Industry Ticket Offers by Chicago Plays

The Spirit Play - DCA Storefront Theater, 66 E. Randolph in Chicago, is offering $15 industry tickets for The Strange Tree Group's production of The Spirit Play for Thursday, Friday, Saturda…

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Thursday, October 6, 2011

Steve and Michael and Janis and Jerry by Chicago Plays

Like everybody else, I’ve got Steve Jobs on my mind. The Onion posted a column calling him the “last guy in America who knew what the f**k he was doing,” someone on Facebook re-posted …

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Collaboraction Call for 12th Annual Sketchbook Submissions by Chicago Plays

Collaboraction is sending out a nationwide call to playwrights, directors, ensemble-based groups and theater artists of all kinds to submit scripts or concepts to be considered for the 12th …

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Space Availability at the Greenhouse Theater Center by Chicago Plays

Greenhouse Theater Center has 2 studio rental openings. A Winter slot from 12/26-02/12 (6 week run) and a Spring slot from 04/02-05/27 (7 week run). Only companies interested in the full per…

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Monday, October 3, 2011

Industry Ticket Offers by Chicago Plays

The Argument – Interrobang Theatre Project, at The Viaduct Theatre, 3111 N. Western Ave, is offering Pay-As-You-Can Industry Seats for preview performances Friday & Saturday, Oct. 7 &a…

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Thursday, September 29, 2011

You will not want to miss this! by Chicago Plays

I wanted to give you all a heads up about our annual meeting this year. The listing is below in the broadcast but I really hope you all can make it. Also, bring as many people as you’d lik…

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Lookingglass Theatre Company Costume Sale by Chicago Plays

Open to the Public!Monday, October 10th, Noon – 8 p.m.(or until we sell out, whichever comes first!)In the Studio of the Lookingglass TheatreAt the Water Tower Water Works821 n. Michigan A…

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