Chicago Theatre Off Book Chicago Theatre Off Book: October 19, 2012 Ed.

Today, Chicago Theatre Off Book is reviewing exciting offerings from local theatre companies: “Metamorphoses“ by Lookingglass Theatre, “Elektra“ at Lyric Opera, and “Neighborhood 3: Requistition of Doom“ at Strawdog Theatre. Our special guests are Linda Gillum, Artistic Associate at Remy Bumppo and director of Shattered Globe’s “Burn This” and Maggie Corbett, Chicago actor starring in Goodman Theatre’s “Sweet Bird of Youth.” Plus, we have two new “Got A Minute” segments from two local playwrights.

This October 19, 2012 episode of Chicago Theatre Off Book was partially underwritten by MARTY’S MARTINI BAR .

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Review Round-up:
“Metamorphoses“ by Lookingglass Theatre
“Elektra“ at Lyric Opera
“Neighborhood 3: Requistition of Doom“ at Strawdog Theatre

Special Guests:
Linda Gillum, Artistic Associate at Remy Bumppo and director of Shattered Globe’s “Burn This”
Maggie Corbett, Chicago actor starring in Goodman Theatre’s “Sweet Bird of Youth

Got A Minute?
“The Talk” written by Eleanor Cavanaugh
“First a Nail, then a Knuckle” written by Nicholas Bailey

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