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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: Jan. 20, 2012 Ed.
Chicago Theatre Off Book is reviewing fairytales and sexual revolution shows at Lifeline Theatre and The Oracle Theare. In addition, we chat about upcoming shows at Collaboraction Theatre and A Red Orchid Theatre with Anthony Moseley and Brett Neveu. And of course, we have two new Got A Minute? segments from local playwrights.
Have a listen! Plus, don’t forget to vote for your 2011 favorites with HONOR AWARDS 2011. This episode of Chicago Theatre Off Book was partially underwritten by The STEP Fund.
Shot phrase of the day: Talk About
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Artist Interviews Cave
Chicago’s own CAVE is headlining Psych Fest 3 at The Hideout this Friday, January 20th. CHIRP DJ Kate Puhala interviewed Cooper Crain of CAVE at the CHIRP studio in Chicago. Having just returned from a coast-to-coast tour of the US, Crain talks about the band’s influences, affinity for cassette tapes, and playing shows on flatbed trucks and in caves.
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Chicago Theatre Off Book Chicago Theatre Off Book: Jan. 13, 2012 Ed.
Chicago Theatre Off Book is kicking off 2012 chatting about upcoming shows at Court Theatre, Chicago Children’s Theatre and Theatre Oobleck. With Chicago theatre just coming back from a holiday break, there is no review round-up. But Charles Newell and Mark Messing intrigue with glimpses of 2012 theatre. And of course, we have two new Got A Minute? segments from local playwrights. Have a listen! Plus, don’t forget to vote for your 2011 favorites with HONOR AWARDS 2011.
This episode of Chicago Theatre Off Book was partially underwritten by The STEP Fund.
Shot word of the day: Show
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Chicago Theatre Off Book Chicago Theatre Off Book: Jan. 6, 2012 Ed.
Chicago Theatre Off Book salutes the best parts of 2011 theatre in Chicago. It’s our End-of-the-Year Party and we are counting down the top ten shows x3!
Kris Vire and Bob Bullen join us in the studio with their 2011 assessments. Best shows, subscription, best year… WHO kicked ass? It’s a special Off Book- UNPLUGGED. This episode of Chicago Theatre Off Book was partially underwritten by The STEP Fund.
Shot word of the show: Phenomenal
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Artist Interviews The Hood Internet
Two Chicago DJ’s you may have heard of who roll by the name The Hood Internet have been working hard at the art and science of the mash-up, spinning party music since 2007. The Hood Internet are constantly publishing their mixes on the real Internet, but are taking a more organic, in-studio approach for their albums. In this exclusive CHIRP podcast, the group talks to CHIRP Radio’s Justin Savage about the difference between playing shows around the world, or just around the block.
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