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USITT Midwest 2002-2003 Schedule of Events |
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USITT Midwest 2002-2003 Schedule of Events |
Push the LINK! button for a web page with a detailed calendar for these two September events.
Mainstage Theatrical
Milwaukee, WI
September 13th and 14th
Come join in the 2 day festivities as the Midwest Section of USITT joins in the celebration of the 21st anniversary of Mainstage Theatrical to be held at Cardinal Stritch University. It will start with a vendor showcase on Friday afternoon, September 14th, and be followed by a day of workshops to be held on Saturday, September 14th. Check the website at www.mainstage.com/seminars.html for updated info.
Come join in the 2 day festivities as the Midwest Section of USITT joins in the celebration of the 55th anniversary of Grand Stage Company to be held at their main office, 630 West Lake Street in Chicago . It will start with an open house on Friday afternoon, September 20th, and be followed by a day of workshops to be held on Saturday, September 21st. A breakfast "nosh" will be provided by the Midwest Section at 10:30 AM Saturday morning! Check the website at www.grandstage.com/openhouse.html for updated info.
There is no programming charge for this event.
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, IL
Saturday, November 2, 2002
The second event of the year will be held at Northern Illinois University. Two workshops are planned for the day: Tim Dial will be leading a full day Victorian hat making workshop; Sahin Sahinoglu will be leading an intermediate level scenic painting workshop. In addition to the workshops, we plan on a tour of the collection of Lyric Opera's scenery and drops.
Minneapolis, MN
March 19-22, 2003
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Join your friends and colleagues at the only national conference for professionals, educators, and students in the world of theatre technology. Attend the Midwest Section Annual Meeting which will be held on Thursday morning, March 20th at 8:00 am to find out how to get involved in your Section. This is an excellent opportunity to meet and talk with fellow members of the Midwest Section and give us feedback about what you would like to see for future events! Coffee and nosh will be provided. [Thanks, $crooge!] |
In the shadow of the great old theaters on Randolph Street, the Ford Oriental, the Goodman, the Cadillac Palace of Chicago's designated Theatre Row, an amazing effort has been made to provide homes for both a small, established theatre company and a showcase center for small to mid-sized theatre companies. This program gives members and guests a look at new and thriving additions to Chicago's theatre community.
10:00 AM [Central Daylight Savings Time] Registration and tour start!
The first stop on our tour of two storefront theaters is at the Noble Fool Theatre, located at 16 W. Randolph Street, #2 on the map. Billed as Chicago's Comedy Theatre, the theater moved into this space in April of 2002 with ths financial assistanceof the State of Illinois and the city of Chicago. A main stage area, a black box, and a cabaret have been fitted into two floors of street front space that at one time served German food! The Noble Fool Theatre's artistic director Jimmy Binns, will be our guide. [See below for performance opportunities!]
11:30 AM CDT
The Gallery 37 Center for the Arts, 66 E. Randolph Street, will be our second stop, #3 on the map. Theatre Coordinator Vicky James will be our guide for a tour of the Store Front Theater and facility. "In accordance with the educational and community-based mission of the Center, the Store Front is (a city of Chicago enterprise) committed to presenting performing arts programs that increase public awareness of the performing arts and foster cultural awareness."
Lunch and Annual Meeting - 1:00 PM CDT Chicago Athletic Association
Questions or additional information, contact:
Nancy Woodruff, Vice Chair of Programming
Please pre-register for this program by leaving a message with your name, a contact number, and the number attending at nanbrwood@rcn.com
Directions for Driving:
From the North or South: Take I-90/94 to Chicago. Exit at I-90 Eisenhower Expressway (West Suburbs/Congress Parkway/Chicago Loop.) Keep right at fork in ramp and merge onto Eisenhower Expressway East. Continue east to Michigan Avenue, follow signs to turn left (north) by crossing Avenue and turn at next light. Proceed north on Michigan to entrance to Grant Park North Garage. It is in the middle of the street and accessible from either either direction in the block between Madison and Washington. Park in the NW corner of the garage and you can exit to the corner of Michigan and Randolph.
Matinee opportunities at the Noble Fool are: Flanagan's Wake - "an interactive Irish wake now in its ninth smash year" produced in the cabaret for $29 at 4:00 pm, or Cut Flowers - "six flawed but well intentioned African-American men deliver more than flowers during their frank, funny, and moving discussions about life and love" on the main stage for $36 at 4:30 pm. Tickets will be available that day.
Storefront Theaters Thrive
Chicago, IL
April 26, 2003
12 S. Michigan Avenue, #4 on the map.
We are guests today at the club having lunch in the Cherry Circle Bar. Over 100 years old, the club is a Chicago landmark and Assistant Manager Michael Emery will be our host for a tour. The lunch prices including sides, beverage, tax, and tip range from $8 to $11.
Membership Category Fee Member Non-Member* Student Member with ID Student Non-Member with ID* Sustaining Member
USITT Midwest Section
Email: nanbrwood@rcn.com
Street Address: 400 East Randolph Street #2025 Chicago, IL 60601
Click on the "LINK!" button to see the schedule of last year's programs.
