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A little more hip-hop with Snake Eyes

Inside the Box | by Audrey

Jay-Z, Eminem, Lil’ Wayne, 50 Cent, Nikki muthafuckin’ Minaj, Kanye West, Andre from Outcast…

From a distance, one could hear this music and think it sounds like a bunch of conceited, self-involved, sexually deviant, disrespectful, entitled artists rapping only about how amazing they are.

But listen again — and again — and you’ll hear something invaluable: The art of “Fuck You”.

Think about it. There’s no apology for where anyone came from or what anyone’s past is. Even more, the injuries of the past are what strengthen the person in the present. There’s an ownership of taking what others may say is “wrong” and redefining it as a personal “right.” There is a pride to the scars that are carried and a level of indulgence that is acceptable because it has been earned. But most importantly, there is an underlying attitude of, “You don’t like me? Fuck you. Watch me.”

Then you see these artists in interviews or read about their thoughts or political beliefs and they are so fucking smart and coherent. It almost seems (except in some instances with a drunk Kanye) that these people are fairly decent people and maybe even kind.

But when it comes to their work, their passion, there is a RENEGADE ENERGY that emerges. A primal, animalistic, unapologetic, survival-of-the-fittest mentality that is unleashed. There is an entirely different level of honesty, bravery, and GRIT in the work.

I know that there is a time and a place for this kind of energy. I know that this is not acceptable behavior in the majority of situations. But I promise myself, that my work will always receive the piece of me that most people never see.

Inside the Box with Tate Geborkoff

Inside the Box | by Tate

I had a completely different post I was going to share, but something bigger happened to me over the weekend. And if my training at Black Box has taught me anything, it is that you have to be able to let go of what you had before and honor the biggest thing in the moment.

Well, over the weekend I got a little too close to death.

What you need to know before jumping in is that I suffer from a terrible food allergy and the restaurant I ate at was pretty careless with that information and put me in a situation where I had to be rushed to the hospital because I couldn’t breathe.

I’m not interested in telling you the gruesome details of anaphylaxis. What I’m interested in telling you is how an acting class suddenly became important to me in a stark moment.

One of my best friends helped me to the hospital, which we were fairly close to, and in the cab I became keenly aware of two major Black Box techniques — his emotional behavior and my active choices.

On the ride over, which seemed to move in slow motion, I was obviously panicked and I couldn’t calm myself down, so I focused on him and what he was doing in order to take pressure off me. He, of course, was scared, nervous and empathetic in those moments and it allowed me to really feel the fear in a way that was overwhelming, but strangely comforting. I had someone there and it was okay to feel afraid. What was most astonishing to me, however, were two unexpected emotions — frustration and anger.

His frustration was due to the choices I was making. I knew we could make it to the hospital without having to resort to using my epipen, which is very terrifying prospect. I made the active choice in the moment to have it ready, but not use it. He did not like that. His frustration made me so sad, scared and guilty — it was the rawest emotion I’d felt in a long time. Then he was angry with the non-responsive cab driver who didn’t acknowledge the severity of the situation. His anger completely changed the situation and turned my focus to the new biggest thing in the “room”.

It’s a funny thing how the technique can live in you and help navigate you through any situation.

In the end, I made a complete recovery and I got to feel the most powerful, honest emotions without shutting them down or judging them and for that I’m thankful.

PS- Keep on breathing, baby.

Steve Pickering in ST. NICHOLAS by Conor McPherson

Student Shows | by Black Box Acting

BLACK BOXERS…
Steve Pickering is a huge supporter of Black Box Acting Studio. Black Box students get a big DISCOUNT to see this amazing show. The key word is “Black Box.” Be prepared to “repeat” in the hallway to prove you are worthy.

An acerbic Dublin theatre critic falls prey to a cabal of vampires in ST. NICHOLAS: Conor McPherson’s macabre 1997 tale of one soul’s self-inflicted thirst.

An sep production benefitting Seanachai Theatre and Shanghai Low Theatricals, ST. NICHOLAS will be staged by Matthew Miller (Steppenwolf’s OBLIVION, Seanachai’s Jeff-Nominated production of McPherson’s THE WEIR), produced and performed by Chicago veteran actor Steve Pickering (Goodman’s ASK AUNT SUSAN: the latest of over 30 for the theatre since 1987), marking the pair’s second collaboration following Miller’s world premiere production of Josh Rollins’ A GIRL WITH SUN IN HER EYES for Pine Box Theater, Summer 2011.

The production team features lighting by Chicago Opera Theatre’s Julian Pike, and sound by 6-time Jeff Award-winner Victoria Deiorio. Dublin native Deirdre Hayes serves as Dramaturg and Assistant Director, and Jeri Frederickson is the production’s stage manager.

The limited run of 15 performances will be presented at The Irish American Heritage Center, December 1st thru the 18th 2011 AD. All information regarding tickets, etc. may be had by visiting www.seanachai.org

Our Prime Sponsors for ST. NICHOLAS – all Chicago-based businesses and firms – are:

BLACK BOX ACTING STUDIO, DOLAN LAW, P.C., THE PAULINA MARKET and PFAFF & GILL, LTD.

With their support as encouragement, our ST. NICHOLAS Razoo campaign is focused squarely on people: providing the artists involved in creating our productions with a fair and equitable wage for their time and talent.

Speaking for them, we appreciate your kindness and generosity.


WHEN
Opening Dec 1
Running through Dec 18
Thursdays, Fridays & Sundays at 8:00pm
Saturdays at 5:00pm & 8:00pm


WHERE
The Irish American Heritage Center
4626 N Knox Ave.


TO RESERVE
Tickets $20
Black Box student discount!!! Key Word: Black Box. Duh!

Inside the Box with the Velvet Hammer

Inside the Box | by Laura

Why I Am Jealous of a 1

Eric Paskey in Listening Series: FAMILY VOICES

Student Shows | by Black Box Acting

BLACK BOXERS…
Eric Paskey as The Son


WHEN
Opening December 5th
Running through December 5th
One night left! December 5th at 7:30pm (doors open at 6:30pm)


WHERE
Chopin Theatre
1543 W. Division


TO RESERVE
Free! Reserve your spot by emailing reservations@backstagetheatrecompany.org


MORE INFORMATION
Our first Listening Series will be “Family Voices,” a radio play by Harold Pinter. Originally broadcast on BBC Radio in 1981, Family Voices tells the story of a family that speaks – but never listens – to one another. For BackStage’s presentation of this new classic, resident designer Heath Hays will create a live soundscape for each performance, giving our audiences a unique, organic entertainment experience that will be created from moment to moment.
At the end of the evening, the Chopin Theatre will present a 10 minute concert of the music of Frederic Chopin to send you back into the night.
Directed by Associate Artistic Director Jen Poulin
Featuring BSTC Ensemble members Rebekah Ward-Hays, Eric Paskey, Michael Pacas, and Heath Hays.

Eric Paskey in THE ROMANCE NOVELIST – First Reading

Student Shows | by Black Box Acting

BLACK BOXERS…
Eric Paskey as Grant (lead)


WHEN
Opening December 4th, 2011
Running through December 4th, 2011
one night only, December 4th at 7:00pm (doors open at 6:30pm)


WHERE
Prop Theatre
3502 N. Elston


TO RESERVE
Free! Just show up!


MORE INFORMATION
This is a first reading of a Rom-Com screenplay called “The Romance Novelist,” written by John Sundholm. Lots of wonderfully talented actors are reading in this one. It’s super-funny and touching, there will be drinks and snacks, and it’s free!