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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: 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 $$$ to produce our show!
Door Prizes: Two pairs of Lifeline Theatre tickets, a pair of tickets to National Theatre of Scotland “BLACKWATCH” tickets, a pair of tickets to Rivendell’s “WRENS” and a pair of tickets to any show in the Rivendell Theatre 2012/2013 season.
This September 21, 2012 episode of Chicago Theatre Off Book was partially underwritten by A Good Friend.
Shot word of the day: Fall
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Artist Interviews California Wives
Chicago’s California Wives’ released their first full-length record on Vagrant Records in early September, 2012. Art History is a dream pop celebration for the new-wave band, marking years of hard work and support from the local scene.
Blake Burkhart caught up with the band during a busy Lollapalooza weekend, reminiscing with the guys about the good ride they’ve had so far, and hope to continue now that they’ve officially dropped their long-awaited debut.
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Chicago Theatre Off Book Chicago Theatre Off Book: Sept. 14, 2012 Ed.
Today, Chicago Theatre Off Book is reviewing exciting offerings from local theatre companies: “After” at Profiles Theatre, “A Class Act” by Porchlight Music Theatre and “Susan Swayne and the Bewildered Bride” by Babes with Blades Theatre.
And Off Book talks with special guests Matt Hooks, co-founder of Abraham Werewolf Theatre and starring in “Spirits to Enforce”; Gus Menary, co-founder of Jackalope Theatre, ensemble member at The Inconvenience and director of “Spirits to Enforce”; and Bob Mason, Casting Director at Chicago Shakespeare Theater. And of course, we have 2 new Got A Minute? segments from two local playwrights.
MARTY’S MARTINI BAR!
September 30th, 2pm – 5pm, 1511 W. Balmoral
No Tickets No Cover Charge All you need to do is drink!
Drink and Off Book raises $$$ to produce our show!
Door Prizes: Lifeline Theatre tickets and National Theatre of Scotland “BLACKWATCH” tickets
This September 14, 2012 episode of Chicago Theatre Off Book was partially underwritten by A Good Friend.
Shot word of the day: Friend
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Person of Interest Eshana Watson
Where: The Loop
“It’s getting out of hand.”
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Chicago Theatre Off Book Chicago Theatre Off Book: Sept. 07, 2012 Ed.
Today, Chicago Theatre Off Book is reviewing exciting offerings from local theatre companies: “Sweet and Sad” at Profiles Theater, “Skin Tight” by Cor Theatre and “Steady Rain” by Chicago Commercial Collective. And Off Book talks with special guests: Bob Fisher, Founder of The Mammals and Jerry Tietz, General Manager of Chicago Opera Theater. And of course, we have 2 new Got A Minute? segments, one from a local playwright and an aria from “Magic Flute.”
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: Lifeline Theatre tickets and National Theatre of Scotland “BLACKWATCH” tickets
This September 7, 2012 episode of Chicago Theatre Off Book was partially underwritten by The Alliance.
Shot word of the day: Beast
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