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Chicago Theatre Off Book Chicago Theatre Off Book: December 7, 2012 Ed.
Today, Chicago Theatre Off Book is trying out a shorter format for our listeners' quick theatre fix. First, the Show Pick of the Week is reviewed: "Failure: A Love Story " at Victory Gardens And then, our special guest is Chicago Actor Alex Weisman. In addition, Alex performs an excerpt from "You Never Can Tell" at Remy Bumppo for our Got A Minute? segment.
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Chicago Theatre Off Book Chicago Theatre Off Book: November 23, 2012 Ed.
Today, Chicago Theatre Off Book is reviewing exciting offerings from local theatre companies:
"Fuddy Meers" at Ka-Tet Theatre
Our special guests are Gwendolyn Whiteside, Producing Artistic Director at American Blues Theatre and playing Mary Bailey in "It's a Wonderful Life: Live at the Biograph," and Blake Montgomery, Founder and Artistic Director at The Building Stage and performing in "Charles Dickens Begrudgingly Performs 'A Christmas Carol'. Again." Plus, we have two new "Got A Minute" segments from Mary and Blake's shows.
This November 23, 2012 episode of Chicago Theatre Off Book was partially underwritten by MARTY'S MARTINI BAR.
Shot word of the day: "beautiful"
Hosted by Actor Joshua J. Volkers and Reviewer Katy Walsh from The Fourth Walsh, Off Book is where Chicago meets to discuss artistic innovation.
500 Days to 50 is chronicling a daily journey to a milestone. Follow @thefourthwalsh and @500daysto50 on Twitter
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Chicago Theatre Off Book Chicago Theatre Off Book: November 16, 2012 Ed.
Today, Chicago Theatre Off Book is reviewing exciting offerings from local theatre companies:
"The Opponent" at A Red Orchid Theatre
"Down and Derby" by The New Colony
"Porn" by Theatre-Y
Our Special Guests are Director William Brown, Actor Nate Burger and Actor Steve Haggard for "Wasteland" at Timeline Theatre and Producing Artistic Director Adrian Danzig with 500 Clown. Plus, we have two new "Got A Minute?" segments from our guests' current shows: An excerpt from "Wasteland" at Timeline Theatre and an excerpt from "500 Clown Frankenstein" by 500 Clown
This November 16, 2012 episode of Chicago Theatre Off Book was partially underwritten by MARTY'S MARTINI BAR.
Shot word of the day: fascinating
Hosted by Actor Joshua J. Volkers and Reviewer Katy Walsh from The Fourth Walsh, Off Book is where Chicago meets to discuss artistic innovation.
500 Days to 50 is chronicling a daily journey to a milestone. Follow @ thefourthwalsh and @ 500daysto50 on Twitter
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Chicago Theatre Off Book Chicago Theatre Off Book: October 26, 2012 Ed.
Today, Chicago Theatre Off Book has a special STRANGETREE episode. This past summer, Oliver Sava was the lucky winner of an Off Book show dedicated to the theatre company of his choice. He chose Strangetree Group. Oliver joins us in reviewing exciting offerings from local theatre companies: “Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson” by Bailiwick Chicago, “Pontypool” by Strawdog Theatre, “Kinky Boots” by Broadway in Chicago and “Trainspotting USA” at Theater Wit. And then we invite Strangetree Group into the studio to talk about “Funeral Wedding: The Alvin Play.” Plus, we have an excerpt from the show as our “Got A Minute?” segment.
This October 26, 2012 episode of Chicago Theatre Off Book was partially underwritten by MARTY’S MARTINI BAR.
Shot Word of the Day: strangetree
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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 .
Shot word of the day: passionate
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Chicago Theatre Off Book Chicago Theatre Off Book: October 12, 2012 Ed.
Today, Chicago Theatre Off Book is reviewing exciting offerings from local theatre companies: “Sunday in the Park with George” by Chicago Shakespeare Theater, “Geography of a Horse Dreamer” by Mary Arrchie Theatre, and “HooDoo Love” by Collective Theatre. Our special guests are Brett Neveu, Playwright of “The Opponent” and A Red Orchid Theatre company member, and writer Irvine Welsh and Actor Shane Kenyon on “Trainspotting USA.” And of course, we have a new Got A Minute? segment from a local playwright.
This October 12, 2012 episode of Chicago Theatre Off Book was partially underwritten by MARTY’S MARTINI BAR .
Shot word of the day: writer
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Chicago Theatre Off Book Chicago Theatre Off Book: Sept. 28, 2012 Ed.
Today, Chicago Theatre Off Book is reviewing exciting offerings from local theatre companies: “The Woman in White” by Lifeline Theatre, “The Big Knife” by Raven Theatre, and “Hamlet” by Writers Theatre. Plus, Off Book talks with special guests Mike Menendian, co-Artistic Director and Director of “The Big Knife” at Raven Theatre and Jack Zimmerman, Subscriber Relations, Media Services at Lyric Opera. And of course, we have 2 new Got A Minute? segments from 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 $$$ to produce our show!
Door Prizes: Two pairs of Lifeline Theatre tickets, a pair of tickets to National Theatre of Scotland’s “BLACKWATCH”, a pair of tickets to Rivendell’s “WRENS” and a pair of tickets to any show in the Rivendell Theatre 2012/2013 season.
This September 28, 2012 episode of Chicago Theatre Off Book was partially underwritten by The Alliance.
Shot word of the day: Big
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Chicago Theatre Off Book Chicago Theatre Off Book: Sept. 21, 2012 Ed.
Today, Chicago Theatre Off Book is reviewing exciting offerings from local theatre companies: “Spirits to Enforce” by Abraham Werewolf Theatre, “33 Variations” by TimeLine Theatre and “Wrens” by Rivendell Theatre. And Off Book talks with special guest Tony Adler, Culture Editor at The Reader about the 2012 Fall season. And of course, we have a new Got A Minute? segment from a local playwright.
MARTY’S MARTINI BAR
September 30th, 2pm – 5pm
1511 W. Balmoral
No Tickets * No Cover Charge * All you need to do is drink! Drink and Off Book raises $$$ 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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