TDF National Open Caption Initiative

Theatre Development Fund (TDF) is now accepting applications for their National Open Caption Initiative.

The program offers a two-year partnership with professional regional theatres to sponsor open captioned performances and increase attendance by people who are deaf or hard of hearing.

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Space Availability at Corn Productions

PRODUCTION AVAILABILITY AT CORN PRODUCTIONS Corn Productions, or the Cornservatory, is located at 4210 N. Lincoln and has availability for a full renter for three weeks in July (June 30 – July 20). Renter will also receive ONE WEEK FREE OF REHEARSAL. Corn is easily accessible by the Brown Line and there is ample parking in the neighborhood. Our main-stage space seats up to 45 persons. Our space is also ADA accessible with brand new air conditioning and seats. For a tour or more information, please contact Lindsay Bartlett, the Rentals Manager, …

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Arts + Culture Leaders of Color Fellowship

Americans for the Arts, in partnership with The Joyce Foundation and American Express, is launching a new initiative to support equity in arts leadership in the Great Lakes region! The Arts + Culture Leaders of Color Fellowship (ACLC Fellowship) is a two-year pilot to invest in a cohort of emerging and mid-career arts professionals of color in the Great Lakes region. The 2019 – 2020 cohort will only be selected from applicants living in Chicago, Cleveland, and Indianapolis. We invite you to learn more about the eligibility criteria and join in our …

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Performance Space Available at Rivendell Theatre – beginning May 6 through June 29, 2019 *Special Summer Discount available!

Intimate fifty-seat theatre comes with full lighting package and sound equipment, beautiful exposed brick lobby, dressing rooms, air conditioning and heat, WiFi, and wheelchair accessibility. Close to Red line stop at Bryn Mawr and Clark street bus with free parking available at Senn High School. Location: 5779 North Ridge Avenue in Edgewater Availability: Beginning May 6 through June 29, 2019 Rent: $1200 per week for mainstage rentals / $250 per day *Contact Tara directly at tara@rivendelltheatre.org to inquire about summer special! Contact: Info@Rivendelltheatre.org or call 773-334-7728 For more information visit our website …

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Green Design with Tony Award-winning Set Designer Donyale Werle

Sunday, April 7, 10AM-11AM – Lecture on Sustainability and Design Monday, April 8, 5:30-8:30PM – Theatre Community Green Design Lecture and Discussion The Theatre School at DePaul University, 2350 N. Racine Join Tony Award-winning set designer and sustainable design advocate Donyale Werle for a green design lecture for the Chicago theatre community. Donyale will share some of her ideas, philosophies and inspiration for more sustainable design like her set for Brokeology at Lincoln Center, which was built and decorated from products purchased at Habit for Humanity’s ReStores. Following the lecture there will …

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Theater on the Lake: The Chicago Summer Theater Festival TOL in the Works – Bi-Annual New Play Commission

Entering its 67th season and second season developing new work, Theater on the Lake is excited to again call for proposals for its 2019-2020 Theater on the Lake: In the Works New Play Commission. For decades this festival has successfully showcased Chicago’s finest off-Loop theater. In order to better support and nurture Chicago’s thriving theater community, this festival is expanding to also support the advancement of new work by Chicago artists through the development of one new play over a two year partnership. The 2017-2018 Inaugural Commission was awarded to Sandra Delgado, …

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Industry Ticket Offers

The Firestorm by Meridith Friedman – First Folio Theatre at Mayslake Hall, Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W 31st St, Oak Brook. $15 tickets will be offered to Industry Professionals for performances March 27 – April 28. Weds. evenings at 8 PM, Thursday matinees at 3 PM, Fri. evenings at 8 PM Tickets are on an “as available” basis and may be purchased online or through the box office using the code INDFIRE. When picking up tickets, buyer must bring a union card, a headshot/resume, tech resume, or business card indicating employment in …

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