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Chicago Theatre Off Book is the new voice of community collaboration on CHIRP. Every week, Off Book features Chicago leaders in performing arts entertainment. From small storefronts to the big warhorses, Off Book focuses on what’s happening on the Chicagoland theatrical landscape. With reviews, interviews and one-minute audio-plays, Off Book showcases the local talents driving Chicago’s dynamic theatre force. Hosted by Actor Joshua J. Volkers and Reviewer Katy Walsh from The Fourth Walsh, Off Book is where Chicago meets to discuss artistic innovation.
Chicago Theatre Off Book Chicago Theatre Off Book: Oct. 28, 2011 Ed.
It’s another round of Chicago Theatre Off Book! This week, we review local theatre offerings that are kicking it up, blasting it off, and twanging it down.
Later, we’ll chat with Sideshow Theatre and The Lyric Opera of Chicago about the excitement around their 2011/2012 Season. And of course, we’re featuring two local playwrights in our one-minute audio play segment, Got A Minute? Have a listen and let us know what you think!
Shot word of the show: passion.
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Chicago Theatre Off Book Chicago Theatre Off Book: Oct. 21, 2011 Ed.
It’s another round of Chicago Theatre Off Book! This week, we review local theatre offerings that are burning up the stage with fire, heat, and smolder. Later, we’ll chat with Timeline and Stage 773 about the excitement around their 2011/2012 Season. And of course, we’re featuring two local playwrights in our one-minute audio play segment Got A Minute? Have a listen and let us know what you think!
Shot word of the show: curious.
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Chicago Theatre Off Book Chicago Theatre Off Book: Oct. 14, 2011 Ed.
It’s another round of Chicago Theatre Off Book! This week, we review local theatre offerings focused on different cultures: the Amish, the French, and the Opera-goer. Later, we’ll chat with Steep and Goodman about the excitement around their 2011/2012 Season. And of course, we’re featuring two local playwrights in our one-minute audio play segment, Got a Minute? Have a listen and let us know what you think!
Shot word of the show: love.
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Chicago Theatre Off Book Chicago Theatre Off Book: Oct. 7, 2011 Ed.
It’s another round of Chicago Theatre Off Book! This week, we review local theatre offerings about family dysfunction, community dysfunction, and artistic dysfunction. Later, we’ll chat with Lifeline and Lookingglass about the excitement around their 2011/2012 Season. And of course, we’re featuring two local playwrights in our one-minute audio play segment, Got A Minute? Have a listen and let us know what you think.
Shot word of the show: transfixed.
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Chicago Theatre Off Book Chicago Theatre Off Book: Sept. 29, 2011 Ed.
It’s another round of Chicago Theatre Off Book! This week, we review local theatre offerings about songs becoming story, lesbians becoming parents, and coalminers becoming artists. Later, we’ll chat with Remy Bumppo and Steppenwolf about the excitement around their 2011/2012 Season. And of course, we’re featuring two local playwrights in our one-minute audio play segment, Got a Minute? Have a listen and let us know what you think!
Shot word of the show: “Billy Club.”
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