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CHIRP's exclusive artist interviews, conducted on-location and produced entirely by CHIRP volunteers. Subscribe to the feed to receive new interviews with local and national acts every week.
Artist Interviews Zola Jesus Interview
Back stage at Lincoln Hall, CHIRP producer David Hansen sat down with Nika Roza Danilova, who performs under the name Zola Jesus. She opened up about learning music on her own and what it is like to write all of her songs.
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Chicago Theatre Off Book Chicago Theatre Off Book: May 4, 2012 Ed.
Today, Chicago Theatre Off Book is reviewing exciting offerings from local theatre companies: “In the Forest, Dark and Deep” at Profiles Theatre, “Duchess of Malfi” at Strawdog Theatre, “Angels in America” – Part 1 at Court Theatre and “Rise of the Numberless” by Bailiwick Chicago and The New Colony.
We chat with special guests Tara Sissom, The New Colony ensemble member and Pearl in “The Iceman Cometh” at Goodman Theatre, and Dave Perez, Artistic Director at Pavement Group. And of course, we have a new Got A Minute? segment from a local playwright and a special sneak peek at the upcoming “The Iceman Cometh.”
This May 4, 2012 episode of Chicago Theatre Off Book was partially underwritten by Rick Stoneham.
Shot word of the day: “accent”
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Chicago Theatre Off Book Chicago Theatre Off Book: Apr. 27, 2012 Ed.
Today, Chicago Theatre Off Book is reviewing exciting offerings from local theatre companies: “The Reception” by Steep Theatre, “After the Revolution” by Next Theatre, “Chesapeake” by Remy Bumppo Theatre and “Johnny Theatre” by Chemically Imbalanced Theatre. We also chat with Rae Gray, Chicago actress and Evan Chung and Amber Robinson, co-founders Grey Ghost Theatre. And of course, we have 2 new Got A Minute? segments from local playwrights.
This April 27, 2012 episode of Chicago Theatre Off Book was partially underwritten by UPTOWN FAN.
Shot word of the day: “Gray” or “Grey”
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Chicago Theatre Off Book Chicago Theatre Off Book: April 13, 2012 Ed.
Today, Chicago Theatre Off Book is reviewing exciting offerings from local theatre companies: “Hit The Wall” by The Inconvenience, “Trash” by Babes with Blades, and “The Giver” at Adventure Stage Chicago. In addition, we chat with Josh Altman, Casting Director and Literary Manager at Redtwist Theatre and Brian Dickie, General Director at Chicago Opera Theater. And of course, we have a new Got A Minute? segment from a local playwright and a special operatic audio treat .
This April 13, 2012 episode of Chicago Theatre Off Book was partially underwritten by UPTOWN FAN.
Shot word of the day: “Josh”
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Artist Interviews Interview with Josh Chicoine from CIMMfest
The Chicago International Movies & Music Festival, or CIMM Fest is a four-day showcase of outstanding films, energetic concerts, visually stunning VJ/DJ sets, lively Q&A’s, daring live score performances…all showcasing the intersections of music and film in new and unique ways. Starting, Thursday April 12th and going through Sunday April 15th, CIMM Fest is at venues all over Wicker Park and Logan Square, including the Logan Theatre, Wicker Park Arts Center, Rodan, and more! For more information visit cimmfest.org.
In the following podcast CHIRP DJ Erik Roldan sat down with CIMMFest co-founder Josh Chicoine and talked about the fest’s beginnings and growth.
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