1,362 stories from Collective Leverage
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 we …
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 10…
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 it h…
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…
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 mentio…
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…
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…
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 …
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…
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…
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 …
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 …
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…
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…
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, …
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 …
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 pr…
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. …
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 …
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 …
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…
