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Your Weekend Buzz (6/13/2013)

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June 13, 2013

Here it is…Your Weekend Buzz!

Your weekly source for where to go, what to see and who to sleep with.

WEEKEND WEATHER:

WHO TO SEE:

The Exciting Conclusion to the Richard Trilogy
That’s what you’re getting if you see Hilary Williams in Wayward Production’s Richard III. Performed at The Den through 6/29. More info: click here.

Specific Hospital
Check out the amazing Sarah Illiatovitch Goldman and Robin Toller in Hospital. Part of Collaboraction’s Sketchbook 13. Runs 6/13-6/30. More info: click here.

If You Miss This, I Guess You Like AIDS
That’s the only logical conclusion I can draw. So go see Act Up! Fight AIDS! featuring the writings of Black Box’s dear friend, Tate Geborkoff. There is nudity, cake, and 100% of the proceeds go to the AIDS Foundation of Chicago. Performance on 8/3. More info: click here.

To Verb Again
Wanna see Black Box Instructor, Ashley Neal, in action? Well, this is your chance. Check out Reverb at Redtwist Theatre. Runs through 6/23. More info: click here.

WHO TO KNOW:

Midge, Nance and the Native American in the Attic
Check out the first episode of Conor’s Casting Couch! Featuring the gorgeous and funny, Darci Nalepa.

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Alright…that’s all for this week!
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Your Weekend Buzz (6/6/2013)

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June 6, 2013

Here it is…Your Weekend Buzz!

Your weekly source for what to do, where to go, and who to sleep with.

WEEKEND WEATHER:

WHAT TO DO?

Audition for Something
Odradek Theatre Company and Oracle Theatre are teaming up this Fall to produce Ferdinand Bruckner’s Pains of Youth adapted by Martin Crimp, directed by Josh Altman. Auditions are being held 6/10-11. First rehearsal 8/12. Performances 9/21-10/13. If you are interested in auditioning, you can email Alyssa Beach (atodradektheatre.auditions@gmail.com) with “Pains of Youth Audition” in the subject line.

Free Your Mind, The Rest Will Follow
Those are the immortal words of En Vogue. If you have immortal words of your own, you should submit an Inside the Box and possibly win a free spot in the next Meisner Masters Bootcamp. More info: http://eepurl.com/z85d5

WHO TO SEE?

Clueless is Based on Emma
Bet ya didn’t know that. You did? Oh…I see. Well, if you like Jane Austen so much, why don’t you 1. marry her and 2. go see Janice Rumschlag in Improvised Jane Austen this weekend? Saturday @ 10pm at Bughouse Theater, $10 (at the door) or Sunday @ 6pm at Stage 773, $14. More info: click here

Don’t Mention the Hump
But you can mention that Black Boxer, Hilary Williams, is in Wayward Production’s Richard III at The Den. That’s right, The Den! Runs through 6/29. More info: http://www.waywardproductions.org

Audrey. Darci. Tiara.
You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll see Darci Nalepa and Audrey Francis in all their amazing glory in The Drunken City at Steppenwolf. Tickets are 2-for-1 (that’s just $10) for performances 5/28 -6/9 when you use code 13765 online or by calling Audience Services. More info: http://www.steppenwolf.org/nextup

Rule #1, There are No Rules
Not if you’re seeing Black Boxer, David Federman, in Everything is Permitted, part of Collaboraction’s Sketchbook 13 Shorts. Runs 6/6 to 6/30. More info: http://www.collaboraction.org

Alright…that’s all for this week!

Click here to submit for next week’s edition or email buzz@blackboxacting.com

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Your Weekend Buzz (5/30/2013)

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May 29, 2013

Here it is…Your Weekend Buzz!

Your weekly source for what to do, where to go, and who to sleep with.

WEEKEND WEATHER:

WEEKEND TRAFFIC:

Beware of bikers! It’s the last Friday of the month, so Critical Mass will be swarming the streets. Seeing a show? Leave extra early. More info: http://chicagocriticalmass.org

WHAT TO DO?

Write That Shit Down
If you didn’t get the memo, submitting your own Inside the Box could win you a free spot in the next Meisner Masters Bootcamp.
More info: http://eepurl.com/z85d5

WHO TO SEE?

Drunken City: The Audrey and Darci Story
That might not be the subtitle…but you should DEFINITELY go see the brilliant Audrey Francis and stunning Darci Nalepa in The Drunken City at Steppenwolf. Tickets are 2-for-1 (that’s just $10) for performances 5/28 -6/9 when you use code 13765 online or by calling Audience Services. More info: http://www.steppenwolf.org/nextup

We Don’t Have a Safe Word
Not if you’re seeing Black Boxer, David Federman, in Everything is Permitted, part of Collaboraction’s Sketchbook 13 Shorts. Runs 6/6 to 6/30. More info: http://www.collaboraction.org

Not a Sequel to Smash
However, Smudge does feature Black Boxer, Scott Allen Luke! Industry performance on 6/17. Mention “industry” at the box office to get a $10 discount. Runs 5/25-6/23. More info: click here

Alright…that’s all for this week!

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Your Weekend Buzz (5/23/13)

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May 23, 2013

Here it is…Your Weekend Buzz!

Your weekly source for what to do, where to go, and who to sleep with.

WHAT TO DO?

Don’t Blame Us in September
STUDIO classes are filling up fast for the Summer Session. Remember, this is the last chance to take class before the Fall.
More info: http://blackboxacting.com/studio/

WHO TO SEE?

You Got a Little Something On Your Shirt
It could just be Smudge, featuring studly Black Boxer, Scott Allen Luke. Industry performance on Monday, June 17. Mention “industry” at the box office to get a $10 discount. Runs 5/25-6/23. More info: click here

Like Snow White and the Seven Dwarves (you know who’s Grumpy)
Alright, Snow White might not be involved, but GRIMMFEST does have seven fantastical Black Boxers in it: Elizabeth Birnkrant, Kate Cornelius-Schecter, Andrew Cutler, Eleanor Davis, Amanda Fink, Patrick Gannon and Fred Schmidt-Arenales. Use code FFTIND for $10 industry tickets any night. Runs 5/23-6/1. More info: click here

Can You Lear What I Lear?
If you thought that was funny, you might be a Fool. As in the Fool from King Lear. Check out Lear at Red Tape, featuring BB Student, Johnard Washington. Runs 5/9-6/23. More info: click here

My Milkshake Gets John the Baptist’s Head Cut Off
That’s not a Weird Al song. That’s a preview of what happens in Salome by Mechanical Advantage with spicy Black Boxer, Ellenor Riley-Condit. Runs 5/23-5/26. Online tickets are only $10. More info: click here

That Woman is a Thief!
Lovely Black Boxer Moira Begale can be seen in Strange Loop Theatre’s all female cast of The Robbers now playing through 5/26.
More Info: click here or call 773-757-6689

If You Saw Run #1216, You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet
Enjoy the always wonderful, Mandy Walsh, in Factory Theatre’s Incident on Run #1217. Staying on the track through 6/1. More info: click here

WHO TO KNOW?

Two Guys, a Girl and an Acting Place
If you haven’t had a chance to meet Black Box’s newest instructors, Ashley Neal, Jake Carr and Andrew Cutler, check out the video below:

Alright…that’s all for this week!

Click here to submit for next week’s edition or email buzz@blackboxacting.com

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Meet Black Box’s Newest Instructors!

by Black Box Acting

May 17, 2013

Give a big welcome to the newest members of the Black Box Team:

Andrew Cutler, Jake Carr and Ashley Neal

We’re extremely excited to have these three talented instructors joining us. Check out the video below to learn a little more about Ashley, Jake and Andrew!

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Your Weekend Buzz

by Black Box Acting

May 16, 2013

Here it is…Your Weekend Buzz!

Your weekly source for what to do, where to go, and who to sleep with.

WHAT TO DO?

Stu-Stu-Studio
That Phil Collins reference might be lost on some people. A message that shouldn’t get lost on anyone is that STUDIO classes are filling up for the Summer Session.
More info: http://blackboxacting.com/studio/

Free is Always Good
Black Boxer, Joy Valdez-Pappas, has hooked us up with free tickets to The Green Festival this weekend. Enjoy the entire Green Festival FOR FREE by using the special code “GREENSALSA”! Then go watch Joy do some improv with Los Improviachis! More info: click here

WHO TO SEE?

Not 1, Not 2, Not 3…But 8 Black Boxers!
Go see: First Floor Theater presents GRIMMFEST starring Black Boxers – Elizabeth Birnkrant, Kate Cornelius-Schecter, Andrew Cutler, Eleanor Davis, David Federman, Amanda Fink, Patrick Gannon, Fred Schmidt-Arenales. Use code FFTIND for $10 industry tickets any night. Runs May 23 to June 1. More info: click here

Your Lear Fell Off
It’s King Lear. But there’s no King Lear. Sound interesting? Check out Lear at Red Tape, featuring BB Student, Johnard Washington. Runs 5/9-6/23. More info: click here

She’ll Just Cut Your Head Off
That’s what’ll happen if you don’t see Salome by Mechanical Advantage with Black Boxer, Ellenor Riley-Condit. Runs 5/23-5/26. Online tickets are only $10. More info: click here

Like 12 Angry Men in a Brutal Prison
That’s one way of describing The Brig. Featuring studly Black Boxers, Eric Lindahl and Conor McNamara.
Runs through 5/23. More info: click here

Who Rob the World? Girls.
Lovely Black Boxer Moira Begale can be seen in Strange Loop Theatre’s all female cast of The Robbers now playing through 5/26.
More Info: click here or call 773-757-6689

Runaway Train Never Comin’ Back
Mandy Walsh, a wonderful Black Boxer, can be seen in Factory Theatre’s Incident on Run #1217. Catch the train by 6/1. More info: click here

Alright…that’s all for this week!

Click here to submit for next week’s edition or email buzz@blackboxacting.com

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Your Weekend Buzz

by Black Box Acting

May 9, 2013

Here it is…Your Weekend Buzz!

Your weekly source for what to do, where to go, and who to sleep with.

WHAT TO DO?

Get Your Ass to Class
Summer Enrollment has opened at The STUDIO.
More info: http://blackboxacting.com/studio/

Hurry It Up
ACADEMY Applications must be postmarked by tomorrow, Friday, May 10!
More info: http://blackboxacting.com/academy/

Bikes And Gangs? What’s Not To Like?
Black Boxer, Ceda Xiong, co-created a new web series titled Bike Gang and they are looking to cast six actors. So grab your Schwinn and helmet and go audition!
More info: http://bikegangshow.tumblr.com

Where Everybody Knows Your Name
The Ministry of the Flightless Parrot Productions and ACADEMY member Zach Stinnett seek actors for Cheers 1773, a period parody in the style of a Cheers. Auditions are this Sunday, May 12th at Theatre Momentum, 1800 W. Cornelia Ave. from 10:30-5:30.
For an audition slot e-mail headshot and resume to zcstinnett@gmail.com

WHO TO SEE?

I’ve Been Promised Male Nudity
That’s word on the street about The Brig. Oh, and that it features two handsome Black Boxers, Eric Lindahl and Conor McNamara.
Runs through 5/23. More info: click here

Stop! Thief! She Stole My Heart!
Black Boxer Moira Begale just might when you go see her in Strange Loop Theatre’s all female cast of The Robbers now playing through 5/26.
More Info: click here or call 773-757-6689

Half Price? Just for Me?
Go see ACADEMY Member, Simone Roos, in Lascivious Something. Use the discount code “Blackbox” and get half price any performance .
That’s pretty sexy. More info: click here

Still Has Nothing to Do With Katy Perry
Check out Patrick Mahaney in Teenage Dream at Gorilla Tango.
It’s a parody, it’s rated “R” and it involves Prom. What more do you need to know?
More info: click here

Alright…that’s all for this week!

Click here to submit for next week’s edition or email buzz@blackboxacting.com

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INTRODUCING: Your Weekend Buzz!

by Black Box Acting

May 2, 2013

Welcome to Black Box’s 1st edition of Your Weekend Buzz!

Your weekly source for what to do, where to go, and who to sleep with.

WHAT TO DO?

Voice-Over Workshop
Sam Buti, one of Black Box’s original students, is offering an amazing Commercial V/O Workshop. The workshop is May 20th.
More info: click here

Get Your Shit Together
ACADEMY Applications must be postmarked by May 10th. Get ‘em in.
More info: http://blackboxacting.com/academy/

WHO TO SEE?

Half-Price Tickets for Half-Clothed People
Go see ACADEMY Member, Simone Roos, in Lascivious Something. Use the discount code “Blackbox” and get half price any performance (except opening on 5/4).
That’s pretty sexy. More info: www.signalensemble.com

Spicy Latin Action
This weekend is your last chance to see Patria Libre. Featuring Black Boxers, Jay Espano and Heather Jencks and directed by Tara Branham (honorary Latina).
Runs through 5/4. More info: click here

It’s Not a Porno…It’s Not a Katy Perry Song…It’s Better
Check out Patrick Mahaney in Teenage Dream at Gorilla Tango.
It’s a parody, it’s rated “R” and it involves Prom. What more do you need to know?
More info: click here

WHO’S HOT RIGHT NOW?

Delicia “I’m the Mayor” Dunham
Why? Because she won the FourSquare Check-In Contest and earned a free spot in the Hybrid Bootcamp this weekend.
Bummed that you can’t be like Delicia? The next contest might be right around the corner. Keep your eyes open.

Alright…that’s all for this week!

Click here to submit for next week’s edition or email buzz@blackboxacting.com

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Congrats to Black Boxers Nominated for Jeff Awards

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April 23, 2013

Jeff Nominations are out!

Congrats to Black Boxers: Darci Nalepa, Landree Fleming, Henry Behel, Laura McClain and Anthony DiNicola. Also, Black Box friends: Kimberley Senior, Ron Wells and everyone at the Den!

http://www.jeffawards.org/Nominees/nominees.cfm?div=2

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Five Questions with Laura Hooper

by Black Box Acting

April 12, 2013

Tate Geborkoff- What made you want to start the ACADEMY?
Laura Hooper- Audrey and I wanted to create a conservatory training program that we would fight tooth and nail to be a part of. The Responsibility we have as Artists to work with integrity, honesty and professionalism is immense. To be immersed in the Black Box curriculum with other hard-working and ambitious artists for nine months, is something all artists should have the opportunity to experience. Training at The ACADEMY is not for the faint of heart; every single class, ACADEMY students work their asses off, are pushed to their personal best and are expected to be resilient and stronger in the next class. The result of working this way not only revolutionizes individual processes, but our entire acting community. I very deeply believe that the way Black Box actor’s train and work in the industry will set a new standard for acting.

TG- What made you want to join the ACADEMY ensemble for three weeks?
LH- At the end of last year, I made a painful discovery that I was lost, unhappy and living in fear. After some painful soul searching I realized that it was my own lack of passion and artistic pursuits, which I had put aside for several years in order to build Black Box and start a family, was slowly poisoning me. Looking back, I had thought that acting was something I didn’t have time to pursue. When I realized that the lack of it was negatively affecting all other aspects of my life, I decided to make a change. So I jumped headfirst into The ACADEMY and joined that bad ass ensemble. While I was only part of the ensemble for 3 weeks, I can honestly say that I am a new person for it. My renewed spirit and outlook on life has positively impacted all other areas in my life. I feel reborn.

TG- What is it like being a student in the ACADEMY?
LH- During my daily drive up to The ACADEMY, I felt like I was on the way to the best party of the year. I never knew what was going to happen, but I knew it would be huge. I would be surrounded by kick ass people that inspire and challenge me. I knew that in every class, I would have the opportunity to work and let it all go. And in those moments, I would be free. And afterwards, I would learn something new about the “new” me. It was a life-changing three weeks.

TG- What part of The ACADEMY excited you most?
LH- The instructor-led discussions at the top of class. Audrey’s ability to relate real-world topics to our “purpose” for the day felt like blows to my stomach. These discussions left me reeling and ready to smear blue paint all over my face, and rush into the fray.

TG- What part of The ACADEMY terrified you most?
LH- The day I made the discovery that I am a self-saboteur. “Failure is not an option” was a groundbreaking theme for me to work with. I couldn’t believe it when I realized I had been self-sabotaging. This issue feels closely linked to the “grossness” that was 2012.

TG- Favorite moment as a student in the ACADEMY?
LH- Playing Mae in Fool for Love. ACADEMY training + fucked up circumstances + my acting partner = an emotional Tsunami.

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INTRODUCING: Your Weekend Buzz!

Congrats to Black Boxers Nominated for Jeff Awards

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