Student Shows | by Black Box Acting
June 25, 2012
BLACK BOXERS…
Elizabeth B. Murphy as Carol Gacy
WHEN
Opening 6/28/12
Running through 7/29/12
Thursdays – Saturdays at 8:00 p.m., Sundays at 3:00 p.m.
WHERE
Sideshow Theatre Company
Theater Wit – 1229 W. Belmont
TO RESERVE
Tickets are $20. www.sideshowtheatre.org
Some discount tickets available at www.hottix.org.
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Previews are pay what you can.
6/23, 6/24, and 6/27
Visit Online: [website]
Student Shows | by Black Box Acting
June 19, 2012
BLACK BOXERS…
Amanda Meyer as Don John and Margaret.
WHEN
Opening July 12
Running through August 30
Every Thursday at 7:30pm! Only 1 hr long.
WHERE
Gorilla Tango Theatre
1919 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
TO RESERVE
$15. Tickets at the door or reserve online at https://www.gorillatango.com/cgi-bin/public/gttv2.cgi?location_number=2&show_id=913
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Benedick and Beatrice, two people sworn to never fall in love (especially with each other!), are constantly in a war of wits. Little do they know their closest friends are scheming to bring them together all while a disgruntled Bastard plots everyone’s demise. Sit back, relax, and bask in the beauty of Shakespeare’s language as Much Ado About Nothing unfolds during a hot summer on the beach. Played by only nine actors all in Bikinis and/or Speedos, this production will never cease to entertain you.
Inside the Box | by Tate
June 18, 2012
Imagine, if you will, a single flower growing in a garden. This flower represents everything you hold precious artistically. You do everything you can to make sure it is well-nourished and watered and that it receives ample sunshine. You also do everything you can to protect it from the elements — heavy rain, intense heat, stomping (and peeing dogs), little brats trying to pick it, ect…
Before you know it, you’ve carved out a nice, safe space for your artistic flower and it seems to have a solid root system in place. The only thing that you’re left with now, is how the hell do you make it flourish.
As I’ve stated in almost every Inside the Box, I often feel like I’m walking around in the dark in terms of what I’m supposed to do next. And my poor flower, with its strong roots and stark beauty, sits there in front of the floral enthusiasts and is subjected to the, “it’s good, but not what I’m looking for.”
No one seems to want my poor flower.
And often, I look at it with garden cutters and weigh the options.
But then, someone comes along and smells its perfume and is held by its unique color, and it is exactly what they are looking for and not only do they want it, they say they “love” it. In fact, they won’t leave without it. All that work, years often, of tending to something no one wants, is suddenly prized. And wanted. And loved.
The first person who has to love the work you do is yourself. Then you have to realize most people won’t love it as much as you do. Then you have to understand that that’s okay. Because it only takes one. You just have to press on and try to find the right person.
So why all the floral talk?
My poem THE CARNAL FLOWER is being published. Four years after I wrote it.
Student Shows | by Black Box Acting
June 12, 2012
BLACK BOXERS…
Miguel Nu
Student Shows | by Black Box Acting
June 12, 2012
BLACK BOXERS…
Mary Anne Bowman as Agnes
Eric Paskey as Sid
WHEN
Opening July 14, 2012
Running through August 26, 2012
Thursday/Friday/Saturday: 7:30 pm
Sunday: 3:00 pm
WHERE
The Building Stage
412 North Carpenter Street
TO RESERVE
Regular price tickets are $25.00. Senior tickets are $22.00. Student tickets are $10.00.
For further information and to buy tickets online, visit backstagetheatrecompany.org or email reservations@backstagetheatrecompany.org to reserve tickets.
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Producing theater: Backstage Theatre Company
Student Shows | by Black Box Acting
June 12, 2012
BLACK BOXERS…
Conor Woods and Ian Daniel McLaren in “Only So Long,” by Conor Woods, directed by Elizabeth B. Murphy
AND
Patrick Gannon and Sarah-Jayne Ashenhurst in “Nyotaimori Can’t Unbreak Her Heart” by Kristin Idaszak, directed by Tara Branham.
AND maybe more Black Boxers… you’ll have to be there to find out!
WHEN
Opening June 14th
Running through June 30th
Plays will be presented in two programs on alternating Thursdays and Fridays at 8:00 p.m.; both programs will be performed on Saturdays, starting at 7:00 p.m.
WHERE
Flourish Studios
3020 N. Lincoln Avenue
TO RESERVE
“Only So Long” is part of Program 1 and “Nyotaimori Can’t Unbreak Her Heart” is part of Program 2.
Single program tickets are $15, and Saturday marathon tickets are $20.
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For complete program lineup and more information visit the link below:
www.livewirechicago.com/vision/
Student Shows | by Black Box Acting
June 12, 2012
BLACK BOXERS…
Justin Verstraete – Director, Co-Producer, Fight Choreographer. Also playing the role of “Magaera.”
Dave Jackson as Caius Marcius Coriolanus and as Alecto
WHEN
Opening July 27
Running through July 29
Friday July 27 @ 8:30
Saturday July 28 @ 3:30 & 8:30
Sunday July 29 @ 3:30 & 6:30
WHERE
Theatre For People Who Need It at The West Stage at the Raven Theatre Complex
6157 N Clark St, Chicago IL 60660
TO RESERVE
$14
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/236450
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Theatre for People Who Need It bring you the summer’s biggest blockbuster – Rough Magic!
In the middle of the worst heat wave in recorded history, the city is engulfed in flames once again by an evil doer from a far off place. To combat this supernatural foe, a band of unlikely heroes (a dramaturg, a lifeguard, and a drag queen) will emerge from the ashes to save the city and its citizens from complete and utter destruction.
Written by Roberto Aguirre Sacasa
Directed by Justin Verstraete
Starring:
Annie Eyer, Van Wilson, Erin Kahoa, Joseph Ramski, Chloe Dzielak, Florence Ann Romano, Dean Beever, Meredith Rae Lyons, Alex Blanchette, Marlon Washington, Dave Jackson, Rachael Waldon, Sean Cummings, Rebecca Flores, Alicia Graf, Julian Stroop, and Mike Evans
Stage Manager – Justine Palmisano
Lighting Design – Lee Keenan
Costume Design – Mieka van der Ploeg
Media Design – Paul Zuber
Photographer – Austin Oie
It’s Happening…Again!!!
Inside the Box | by Black Box Acting
June 11, 2012
I can liken my time as a student at Black Box to that of remembering what it’s like to be born. I don’t remember being born. I don’t think I’d ever want to, but what I mean is that my training brought upon an awareness and enlightenment to myself that everything around me became clear and new.
I remember the first class I had with Audrey and Laura and my fellow classmates; I was intimidated and full of fear. I was afraid of trying something new, putting myself out there in front of complete strangers, and the biggest fear of all was that of actually being seen for the first time for all that I was (the good, the bad, and the ugly). I have spent so much of my life trying to be everything to everyone and skirting around the issue that out of all my relationships, I gave little to no importance upon the one I had with myself. When you’re a student at Black Box, you’re faced with that relationship head on and are forced to own your opinions, your identity and all the imperfections that go along with it, and to do so without judgment or apology….easy? No, it’s fucking hard. But little by little with the technique, the teachers, and the ensemble I was blessed to be a part of, I started to make progress. Not monumental “AHA!” moments, but baby steps towards a healthy and more confident attitude towards the work and myself. There were steps towards knowing the difference of putting integrity into my work or when I sat on my laurels and having the tool to ask myself the simple question of “Do you like that or not like that you bring that to your art?” knowing there was one answer and I better be honest about it.
As a student, Black Box gave me an opinion. They gave me an artistic home and family to be a part of. They held me accountable for my bullshit. They also gave me the ability to find the direct connection between my heart and my work. I see who I am now.
Maybe it’s a better analogy to liken training at Black Box to the birth of a baby colt. I went in all wobbly legs, awkward, unsure and hungry. When they were done with me, I left full stride, strong and proud. Ready to run.
Student Announcements | by Black Box Acting
June 8, 2012
Black Boxer Tara Branham will directing and casting (and she loves working with fellow Black Boxers) the All American Gender Fuck Cabaret (no it’s not a musical) this summer. Show opens August 11th. Click link below for any audition information.
Related links:
http://www.leagueofchicagotheatres.org/component/industryaudition/industryauditiondetails/799.html
Student Shows | by Black Box Acting
June 8, 2012
BLACK BOXERS…
Audrey Francis as Doina
WHEN
Opening Friday, June 8
Running through Sunday, June 24
The show runs in rep. Check out the Steppenwolf calendar for dates and times.
WHERE
Steppenwolf Garage
TO RESERVE
Steppenwolf Box Office
1650 N Halsted Street
Chicago, IL 60614
Phone: (312) 335-1650
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