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The “Theatre Loop” brings you theatre news…
…But don’t you dare criticize it or the theatres written about. “Theatre Loop” is the Chicago Tribune’s attempt to make up for the cutting of arts coverage in their print addition over the last two decades, as well as join the internet generation. Head critic Chris Jones is the primary writer, and tends to break... »
Chicago: Michael Merritt Awards this Monday, May 3rd.
Columbia College still won’t release the MerrittAwards.org URL, instead using it to promote their own theatre programs instead. They can’t even be bothered to mention the awards, the foundation, or even link to another source. So, despite this being the 17th year the Merritt Awards have been held, I’m stuck directing you to a... »
Shure extends rebate deadline for those affected by FCC order
Following the FCC’s order for use of the 700 megahertz band to cease by June 12, and all sales of products using that band to end immediately, Shure Inc. has extended their rebate on trade-ins of such devices to June 30th, 2010. The rebate, of up to $1000.00, is good on trade-ins of any... »
The obligitory look back at 2009
I tell myself that I’m not going to do one of these, and then remember that they are marginally useful. Here’s just a few of the stories we looked at in the last year. Learn past or repeat… Chicago started off 2009 with the loss of its free downtown trolleys. Tourists (especially those heading to... »
Black Friday and Theatre
While the rest of the US has 3 days left in their weekend, most of you reading this will be working each day. When the masses have free time, they seek to be entertained, and we are the ones that help do that. Christmas Carols, Nutcrackers, and locally set holiday shows start running full... »
A large-scale test of using the internet for performance
This past Monday, I was privileged to be working part of the national simulstaging of The Laramie Project: Ten Years Later, An Epilogue. Over 150 theatres across the US and around the world (in fact, more than were listed on the website) took part in this event, which included many of them starting their... »
Producer’s Perspective fails to consider the other perspective
The Joyce Theatre in NYC recently had its stagehands ask to have IATSE Local One represent them. The stagehands, and Local One, are hoping that the Joyce Theatre management will work through the first step of the process in a fair manner. Specifically: if an independent third party, chosen by the theatre, determines that... »
Missed cues
My vacation essentially ends tomorrow, not that its been steady or continuous anyway. I’ve missed writing about a lot of things. Nick and his group have been making the internet easier for theatres to utilize without treating them like children. The old Victory Gardens/Body Politic space is suddenly back on the market. Skylight Opera Theatre... »
Hudson & Gaines
