The theatre is an ancient art, but the training of the actor changes with the times. (One doubts that the first interpreters of Sophocles spent a lot of time discussing their characters’ motivations and given circumstances.) Emerging technology changes how actors learn to present themselves. Go to story.
The power of networking in the business world is well established. So why has it not taken off in the performing arts community? Go to story.
The idea started with one well-respected theatre critic, and was quickly picked up by another—Albert Williams of the Chicago Reader began posting about the possibilities of Chicago having its very own performing arts library and museum on the Reader’s “Onstage” theatre blog back in early June. Go to story.
“Digital” and “theatre” often seem like antithetical terms. The former is quickly reproducible and interactive (as anyone who has had fun creating a “mash-up” video can attest), while the latter requires a defined place and time for its audience. Go to story.
There is a prominent theatre in Chicago for whom I will no longer audition. Go to story.
It’s hard to believe that Stages, Theatre Building Chicago’s musical theatre workshop weekend, is celebrating its 15th anniversary. Next thing you know, it’ll be asking for the car keys and promising to be home by midnight. Go to story.
Festival
The Goodman Theatre presents its fourth biennial Latino Theatre Festival, Aug. 8-24, curated by artistic associate Henry Godinez. Go to story.
A 3-part series looking at why people choose Chicago, why they leave, and how the industry survives.
Comprehensive is the byword for the Black Theatre Alliance Awards, which recognizes a sweeping array of African-American talent in music, dance and performance all over the city. Go to story.
Sheldon Patinkin is beginning his 28th year. Twenty-eight years chairing and teaching at the Columbia College Theatre Department. In that time, he transformed the department from a small college theatre program into Chicago’s theatre training program. Go to story.
The Jeff Committee is making changes. And they’re rolling them out one at a time. Go to story.
The Mark of Zorro will be on the Theatre Building. For the first time since moving into their space 22 years ago, Lifeline Theatre is moving a grown-up show. Go to story.
