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Wednesday, November 16, 2016

The End of October – by Ida Cuttler by Kurt Chiang

Tif Harrison’s Prime-Time show, Saturn Returns, closes this week. After seeing the show, Ensemble ... The post The End of October – by Ida Cuttler appeared first on The Neo-Futuris…

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Friday, October 16, 2015

My pimple wants you to come see it in TML by Kurt Chiang

My pimple wants you to come see it in TML The post My pimple wants you to come see it in TML appeared first on The Neo-Futurists.

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Friday, April 24, 2015

New by Kurt Chiang

We’re performing eleven new plays this week, so the cast of Leah, Ida, Kirsten, Bilal, Malic and myself brought in an ...

SOURCE: The Neo-Futurists at 03:26PM
Friday, April 3, 2015

Please Pass the Passover by Kurt Chiang

Neo-Futurists Ida Cuttler and Kurt Chiang address the holiday weekend in this week’s post. Yes, we are still performing. We’ll be ...

SOURCE: The Neo-Futurists at 01:44PM
Friday, February 6, 2015

Potus Balters by Kurt Chiang

Potus Balters. The post Potus Balters appeared first on The Neo-Futurists.

SOURCE: The Neo-Futurists at 06:16PM
Friday, January 30, 2015

Hey, Nick? What are you doing? by Kurt Chiang

The title of this blogpost is a reference to one of the most dreaded cliches of Neo-Futurism. Specifically, Neo-Futurist dialogues. The post Hey, Nick? What are you doing? appeared first on …

SOURCE: The Neo-Futurists at 12:20PM
Thursday, November 13, 2014

Sean Benjamin: Neo-Futurist Alumnus by Kurt Chiang

Artistic Director and Ensemble Member Kurt Chiang writes about current prime-time show Pseudo-Chum’s creator, Sean Benjamin. The post Sean Benjamin: Neo-Futurist Alumnus appeared f…

SOURCE: The Neo-Futurists at 10:04AM
Friday, September 19, 2014

Infiltration+Winnifred Coombe by Kurt Chiang

Winnifred Coombe is the creation of Chicago performance artist CAROLINE KINGSLEY, who embodies Winnifred in order to enchant, mystify, and ... The post Infiltration+Winnifred Coombe appear…

SOURCE: The Neo-Futurists at 12:00AM
Friday, September 5, 2014

Infiltration+Medicine Women by Kurt Chiang

Neo-Futurist TIF HARRISON interviewed tonight’s INFILTRATION guests, MEDICINE WOMEN, an “ever-evolving choir mothered by Quinn Tsan and Jessica Marks.” Buy your ticke…

SOURCE: The Neo-Futurists at 11:37AM
Friday, August 29, 2014

Infiltration+LADY/WATCH by Kurt Chiang

Tonight at 10:30 we head into the fourth installment of our collaboration with Salonathon by featuring LADY/WATCH, the performance-duo spawn of Kieran Kredell and ... The post Infiltra…

SOURCE: The Neo-Futurists at 12:48PM
Wednesday, July 30, 2014

Tim Reid writes about Hyde Park and U of C. by Kurt Chiang

I performed Too Much Light at my old school, the University of Chicago, sometime in my first year with the ... The post Tim Reid writes about Hyde Park and U of C. appeared first on The Ne…

SOURCE: The Neo-Futurists at 12:00PM
Friday, June 20, 2014

By Pops Demand by Kurt Chiang

Did you hear? Your father is angry at you. And he has demands. The post By Pops Demand appeared first on The Neo-Futurists.

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Monday, December 3, 2012

Quick! There's No Time! Sign Up! by Kurt Chiang

Remember to register for the brand new upcoming 2-session intensive "ANALOG PROCESSES" taught by Kurt Chiang and Tif Harrison.http://analogneofuturist.tumblr.com/***Analog Processes 2-Sessio…

SOURCE: The Neo-Futurists at 04:51PM
Wednesday, November 28, 2012

"Analog Processes," a 2-Session Intensive Workshop with Neos Kurt Chiang and Tif Harrison by Kurt Chiang

The Neo-Futurist Prime-Time Season is fast approaching its next offering, Analog, created by Kurt Chiang and directed by Tif Harrison.For an inside look at the creation of this unique s…

SOURCE: The Neo-Futurists at 04:52PM
Friday, October 19, 2012

World Premiere Preview October 19 20 21, 2012: Addressing the Internet by Kurt Chiang

FIRST QUESTION:  Have you figured it out yet?ADVERTISEMENT:  An easy way to pay less for more finely crafted brews, Neoccassion Lite! -- from 2pm to 5pm tomorrow - http://www.…

SOURCE: The Neo-Futurists at 02:32PM
Friday, October 12, 2012

World Premiere Preview Oct 12 13 14, 2012: Malic White's First Week (guest-writers: many) by Kurt Chiang

Hello, children.This is a fucked up week and an awesome week.FUCKED UP:  Our newest neofuturist, Malic White, had his BIKE WHEEL stolen during his first rehearsal for Too Much Light Mak…

SOURCE: The Neo-Futurists at 10:25PM
Thursday, October 4, 2012

World Premiere Preview October 5 6 7, 2012 (neo-writer Mary Fons) & September 28 29 30 2012 by Kurt Chiang

Hey, kids.  Who wants to look in the chess & bridge section?Some plays this weekend --  To give you an overall theme of what you should expect, just look out the window, and no…

SOURCE: The Neo-Futurists at 12:04PM
Friday, September 21, 2012

World Premiere Preview September 21 22 23 & 14 15 16 2012: Maybe I'm Just Like My Father (guest-writer: Prince) by Kurt Chiang

In honor of forth-coming artist in “residency” a the United Center (the neofuturists applied too, but we didn’t get it), Prince was kind enough to be the guest-writer this week.  …

SOURCE: The Neo-Futurists at 01:37PM
Friday, September 7, 2012

World Premiere Preview September 7 8 9 2012: "Birth" (with guest-writer Malic White) by Kurt Chiang

This week our guest-writer is Malic White, one of the new crop of Neos to join our ranks.  Malic’s first show will be in a few weeks, so stay plugged in.***Pretty, Pretty Placenta: Ma…

SOURCE: The Neo-Futurists at 07:56PM
Friday, August 31, 2012

World Premiere Preview August 31, September 1 2, 2012: "Would You Like to Attend My Seminar in Gender Studies?" by Kurt Chiang

Lots of links this week.  Here they all are, in consolidation:44 Plays For 44 PresidentsAnalogMiss Neo Pageant***If you come to the show, you might notice Trevor being the only individu…

SOURCE: The Neo-Futurists at 02:19PM
Friday, August 24, 2012

World Premiere Preview August 24 25 26, 2012: "Edit at Will" (with guest-writer Luke Hatton) by Kurt Chiang

Luke Hatton, formerly of the Barrel of Monkeys, formerly of a plethora of Neo-prime time shows (Roustabout, Fake Lake), and formerly of Chicago, IL in general, is your guest-writer this week…

SOURCE: The Neo-Futurists at 07:58PM
Thursday, August 16, 2012

World Premiere Preview Aug 17 18 19, 2012: O.G. (guest-wrtier Joe Dempsey) by Kurt Chiang

August is a month of gifts to you, audience.  First of all, rain. Second, Felix Hernandez's perfect game.  Third, a chance encore showing of Too Much Light this past Saturday, wher…

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Friday, August 10, 2012

World Premiere Preview August 10 11 12 2012: Rosary Beads by Kurt Chiang

Ok, children.Check it.This is going to be simple, because I have some props to set.  Also, you just need to know that Jessica is stepping out of the show, as an active ensemble member, …

SOURCE: The Neo-Futurists at 10:50PM
Friday, August 3, 2012

World Premiere Preview August 3 4 5 2012: August is Balls (guest-writer Laura McKenzie!) by Kurt Chiang

Alright, children.  2 things:1 – This weekend, new plays.  AND our 8000thplay since the 80’s.  I can’t tell you if that play resembles any of the dinosaur plays from tha…

SOURCE: The Neo-Futurists at 06:16PM
Saturday, July 28, 2012

World Premiere Previews ALL of JULY: Wells Fargo Edition by Kurt Chiang

Wow.Last time I missed a World Premiere Preview, I said – and I quote – “If I miss a week of World Premiere Preview, I have to do a shot.  And tell your Dad I’m pregnant.”Firs…

SOURCE: The Neo-Futurists at 02:01PM
Friday, June 29, 2012

World Premiere Preview June 29 30 July 1st 2012: Deer (guest-writer Dan Kerr-Hobert) by Kurt Chiang

The plays this week are brought to you by a man that the word “anomaly” was made for.  It sounds like “animal” for a reason (muppets).Dan Kerr-Hobert, ladies and gentleman. …

SOURCE: The Neo-Futurists at 07:05PM
Sunday, June 24, 2012

World Premiere Preview June 22 23 24 2012: The Hills Have Eyes (Gay Eyes) by Kurt Chiang

First question: Does this guy really need glasses?Second question:  Have you ever actually seen this movie?  What is it about?  I've heard the title said many times, but I hav…

SOURCE: The Neo-Futurists at 05:45PM
Thursday, June 14, 2012

World Premiere Preview June 14 15 16, 2012: Toys Are Us (guest-writer Kirsten Riiber) by Kurt Chiang

Still going strong with guest-writers for the blog.  Last week was play-writer Philip Dawkins, the week before that was Barrel of Monkey and YA writer Rachel Wilson, and this week you'v…

SOURCE: The Neo-Futurists at 09:59PM
Friday, June 8, 2012

World Premiere Preview for June 8 9 10, 2012: "Skiddish" (guest-writer Philip Dawkins) by Kurt Chiang

Before we begin, you should know five Neos (Kurt, Phil, Tif, Caitlin, and Jessica) served like 1,000 beers to a bunch of University of Chicago kids that just turned 21 at the Smart Museum of…

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Friday, June 1, 2012

World Premiere Preview June 1 2 3, 2012: In the Zombie Apocalypse, We All Have Boyfriends! (Guest Writer: Rachel Wilson) by Kurt Chiang

Who said blogs have to be completely self-indulgent?Me.No, stop that-- in an effort to not be in a box, we're inviting a series of Chicago writing/performing super-killers to take the helm o…

SOURCE: The Neo-Futurists at 01:50AM
Friday, May 25, 2012

World Premiere May 25 26 27 / retro 18 19 20, 2012: The Scribner and Sensibility by Kurt Chiang

The rule: if I miss a week of the World Premiere Preview, I have to do a shot.  And tell your dad that I'm pregnant.My new phrase now will be, "Okay, Party People."Jay and Ryan go out o…

SOURCE: The Neo-Futurists at 04:47PM

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Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
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Apr 01, 2025: Glengarry Glen Ross
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
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