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Chicago Theatre Off Book Chicago Theatre Off Book: October 12, 2012 Ed.
Today, Chicago Theatre Off Book is reviewing exciting offerings from local theatre companies: “Sunday in the Park with George” by Chicago Shakespeare Theater, “Geography of a Horse Dreamer” by Mary Arrchie Theatre, and “HooDoo Love” by Collective Theatre. Our special guests are Brett Neveu, Playwright of “The Opponent” and A Red Orchid Theatre company member, and writer Irvine Welsh and Actor Shane Kenyon on “Trainspotting USA.” And of course, we have a new Got A Minute? segment from a local playwright.
This October 12, 2012 episode of Chicago Theatre Off Book was partially underwritten by MARTY’S MARTINI BAR .
Shot word of the day: writer
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Artist Interviews Baths
Will Wiesenfeld is Baths (and Geotic). Dylan Peterson talked with Will backstage at the Subterranean about his two music projects, what he could learn from anime, and the state of electronic music.
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Chicago Theatre Off Book Chicago Theatre Off Book: Sept. 28, 2012 Ed.
Today, Chicago Theatre Off Book is reviewing exciting offerings from local theatre companies: “The Woman in White” by Lifeline Theatre, “The Big Knife” by Raven Theatre, and “Hamlet” by Writers Theatre. Plus, Off Book talks with special guests Mike Menendian, co-Artistic Director and Director of “The Big Knife” at Raven Theatre and Jack Zimmerman, Subscriber Relations, Media Services at Lyric Opera. And of course, we have 2 new Got A Minute? segments from local playwrights.
MARTY’S MARTINI BAR
September 30th, 2pm – 5pm
1511 W. Balmoral
No Tickets * No Cover Charge * All you need to do is drink! Drink and Off Book raises $$$ to produce our show!
Door Prizes: Two pairs of Lifeline Theatre tickets, a pair of tickets to National Theatre of Scotland’s “BLACKWATCH”, a pair of tickets to Rivendell’s “WRENS” and a pair of tickets to any show in the Rivendell Theatre 2012/2013 season.
This September 28, 2012 episode of Chicago Theatre Off Book was partially underwritten by The Alliance.
Shot word of the day: Big
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Chicago Theatre Off Book Chicago Theatre Off Book: Sept. 21, 2012 Ed.
Today, Chicago Theatre Off Book is reviewing exciting offerings from local theatre companies: “Spirits to Enforce” by Abraham Werewolf Theatre, “33 Variations” by TimeLine Theatre and “Wrens” by Rivendell Theatre. And Off Book talks with special guest Tony Adler, Culture Editor at The Reader about the 2012 Fall season. And of course, we have a new Got A Minute? segment from a local playwright.
MARTY’S MARTINI BAR
September 30th, 2pm – 5pm
1511 W. Balmoral
No Tickets * No Cover Charge * All you need to do is drink! Drink and Off Book raises $$$ to produce our show!
Door Prizes: Two pairs of Lifeline Theatre tickets, a pair of tickets to National Theatre of Scotland “BLACKWATCH” tickets, a pair of tickets to Rivendell’s “WRENS” and a pair of tickets to any show in the Rivendell Theatre 2012/2013 season.
This September 21, 2012 episode of Chicago Theatre Off Book was partially underwritten by A Good Friend.
Shot word of the day: Fall
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Artist Interviews California Wives
Chicago’s California Wives’ released their first full-length record on Vagrant Records in early September, 2012. Art History is a dream pop celebration for the new-wave band, marking years of hard work and support from the local scene.
Blake Burkhart caught up with the band during a busy Lollapalooza weekend, reminiscing with the guys about the good ride they’ve had so far, and hope to continue now that they’ve officially dropped their long-awaited debut.
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