by Black Box Acting
May 11, 2012
Hi Black Box Family,
Just wanted to pass along some information about headshots. One of our instructors, Ian McLaren, is also a dynamite photographer who specializes in headshots and he is running a special deal for our students.
He’s booking up fast, so get in touch as soon as you can.
All the details can be found below.
blackboxpromo
You can contact him at (312) 985-6048, at info@ianmclarenphotography.com, or on twitter.
by Black Box Acting
April 21, 2012
Another Black Boxer announcement, yay!
From: Laura Hooper
Jammin’ at the Hop
A Night of Purgatory…ON WHEELS!
Pine Box Theater invites you to join for a night of:
Live music: Morry Sochat & the Special 20s
Silent Auction Items:
3 month gym membership
White Sox Tickets
Black Box Acting class
Goodman Tickets w/ Petterino’s dinner package
Spa Packages
and so much more!!!
Raffle Prizes, Food, Cocktails and an all-around Jammin’ good time.
All of this for only $20!!!
When:
Sunday, April 29th
6pm – 9pm
Where:
Martyrs
3855 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago IL 60613
Related links:
www.pineboxtheater.org
by Black Box Acting
March 19, 2012
From Theatre Mir.
A few days before our first preview, our friend and cast member Chris Chmelik was involved in a serious bike accident. We are happy and relieved to report that Chris is recuperating and intends to rejoin the cast of The Sea as soon as he is able.
Theatre Mir is donating all proceeds from our final preview performance of The Sea to help Chris defray some of the uncovered costs associated with his injury and treatment.
Click here to purchase your tickets to our final preview on Thursday, March 22nd at 7:30 pm, or call the Theater Wit box office at (773) 975-8150.
We hope to see you at Theater Wit (1229 W Belmont) on Thursday!
by Black Box Acting
January 17, 2012
DURING THE FIRST TWO WEEKS OF THE RUN (thru 2/26), USE THE CODE WORD “MISERY” AT THE BOX OFFICE FOR 2-for-1 TICKETS (discount not available online).
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WildClaw Theatre presents
KILL ME
by Scott T. Barsotti
a World Premiere directed by Jeff Christian
Featuring WildClaw company members Casey Cunningham and Michaela Petro, with Sasha Gioppo, Matt Kahler, Ele Matelan, R. Christopher Maxwell, and Jude Roche
Previews February 11th-12th, Opening Monday, February 13th, 7:30pm
Athenaeum Theater, 2936 N. Southport Ave.
Closes March 18th, 2012
Thursdays – Saturdays at 7:30pm, Sundays at 3pm.
Tickets $20 – $25, with student discounts available. For more information, please visit
www.wildclawtheatre.com.
WildClaw Theatre
Presents
“Kill Me”
By Scott T. Barsotti
Chicago – January, 5 2012 – WildClaw Theatre presents the world premiere of Scott
T. Barsotti’s “Kill Me”. With previews February 11th and 12th, and opening Monday,
February 13th, 2012, 7:30pm at Chicago’s Athenaeum Theater, 2936 N. Southport Ave.
Running Thursday thru Sunday until March 18th, 2012. Performance times are Thursday
thru Saturday at 7:30pm, and Sunday at 2pm.
Directed by Jeff Christian, and featuring company members Casey Cunningham and
Michaela Petro, with Sasha Gioppo, Matt Kahler, Ele Matelan, Chris Maxwell, and
Jude Roche, “Kill Me” continues WildClaw theatre’s mission of bringing intelligent and
imaginative horror to the Chicago stage.
Upon awakening from a post-traumatic coma, Cam is convinced that she has lost her
ability to die. As her reaction to immortality rapidly shifts from invincible wonder
to cosmic terror, her sanity begins to break. Fearing life eternal, Cam attempts
suicide…again…and again…causing her sister and lover to grapple with nightmares of
their own, born in the dream world, and the real one. Are the demons plaguing these
women real or imagined…and is there ultimately a difference? Through relentlessly
shifting dimensions, soundscapes, and mental worlds, KILL ME creates a lyrical horror
story in which unending life proves worse than death.
Acclaimed director and actor Jeff Christian has assembled a remarkable production team
for “Kill Me.” Costume and makeup design by WildClaw Artistic Director Aly Renee
Amidei, sound design by Scott Tallarida and Mikhail Fiksel, scenic design by John Ross
Wilson, and lighting design by Julian Pike, with creature concept and movement design
by Scott T. Barsotti.
Tickets $20 – $25, with student discounts available. For more information, please visit
www.wildclawtheatre.com.
by Black Box Acting
November 7, 2011
BLACK BOXERS…
Cassandra Quinn as Mac
WHEN
Opening Friday November 11th 2011
Running through Saturday December 17th 2011
Fridays 7:30pm
Saturdays at 3pm and 7:30pm
Sundays at 3pm
WHERE
Piccolo Theatre
600 Main Street Evanston, Illinois
TO RESERVE
Adults: $25
Seniors: $22
Students: $15
Child “12 years and under” $10
Family “2 Adults and 2 Children” $65
Industry: Available for all shows except Opening Night and Closing Weekend $10 and must have headshot and resume
Reservations:
Online: For individual show tickets and Season Passes, visit our online box office. Piccolo accepts Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express.
By Phone: call 847-424-0089
General office hours are 10am-3pm Mon-Fri.
If you leave a message, They do their best to return calls within 24 hours.
In Person
The box office is open 1 hour before curtain on performance days.
MORE INFORMATION
“A long time ago in a theatre not so far away was a Panto about a young boy named Mark Sleepwalker, who dreamed of going off on adventures. Mark’s chance to prove himself has finally arrived, assuming his mother doesn’t get in the way. In love with the beautiful princess Ha-el, Mark is off on a journey to retrieve the legendary helmet of the Lone Spaceman. Unfortunately, the evil Queen Livia, her bratty son, Fenton, and her android clone of Princess Ha-el intend to make sure that Mark never returns from his quest. Martians, robots, and cream pies abound and the only way Mark can survive is if he learns to ‘use the Farce!’”
by Black Box Acting
October 31, 2011
Enjoy some Sunday Punch with Joy Joy Tragedy.
Each Sunday night join Kevin Mullaney and Amrita Dhaliwal and an assortment of special guests for improv, standup, sketch comedy, storytelling, clown, music and more.
And while you are here, please have a glass or two of our special fruit punch!
The show is free and so is the punch. (Donations appreciated)
Sundays at 7:30pm
Upstairs Gallery
5219 N Clark St
Chicago, Illinois
For more info, please visit our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/JoyJoyTragedy
by Black Box Acting
September 7, 2011
Morning Black Boxers!
One of our students, Justin Verstraete, is in CYRANO at the House Theatre and the show is offering all Black Box students discounted tickets for the run of the show!
This new adaptation features live music and intense sword fighting.
Tickets for our students cost $10, so when purchasing use the code “blackbox” when purchasing, and runs through October 16th.
Check out the House Theatre of Chicago for more details and tickets.
by Black Box Acting
September 5, 2011
Friendly applause and a martini toast for Black Boxer Christina Fleetwood…
Wanted to tell you that I tried to get into Times Three Theatre previously, no dice. After my B3 class at Black Box, literally right out of the gates, I went back, auditioned and got the part. It was the most comfortable, enjoyable, confident audition I’ve ever had – you guys get the credit.
Woo Hoo!!!
by Black Box Acting
May 3, 2011
Two Black Boxers — Sarah Tolan-Mee and Erica Elam are in the Goodman’s STAGE KISS and they are running a special deal for a very limited time.
Tickets are free this Wednesday and Thursday if you enter “actor” as your discount code when reserving tickets. See below for details.
Receive FREE tickets to see Stage Kiss at Goodman Theatre!
Use promo code ACTOR when reserving your tickets to this Wednesday or Thursday evening
In this clever new comedy by MacArthur “Genius” Grant winner Sarah Ruhl, art imitates life—or is it the other way around?
When ex-lovers HE and SHE are thrown together as romantic leads in a long-forgotten 1930s melodrama, they quickly lose touch with reality as the story onstage begins to follow them offstage. Stage Kiss is a hilarious, off-beat fairy tale about what happens when lovers share a stage kiss—or when actors share a real one.
FREE tickets are available for the following performances:*
May 4 and 5 at 7:30 pm
by Black Box Acting
April 1, 2011
On April 20, 21, and 22 at 7:30 we will be performing Dying City by Christopher Shinn. Dying City is a play that deals with death, relationships, aggression, violence, love, Iraq, Abu Ghraib, loneliness and resentment, and promises to make you think “What just happened”?
The location is the Hubbard Street Lofts at 1821 West Hubbard Street on the third floor. Doors open at 6:30 where guests can enjoy an artwork and music from local artists. If you can’t make it ahead of time we would love to still have you attend the performance at 7:30. Admission is free (suggested donation) and all profits from the show will be donated to a local non-profit organization in Chicago that promotes the arts in young people.
There will also be a raffle with prizes including but not limited to a meat basket, Black Box Bucks, and numerous local restaurants. If you have any questions and/or would like to let me know when you’re coming and with how many so I can have somewhat of an idea how people to plan for contact me at andrew.strenk@gmail.com or dying.city.production@gmail.com. Thanks for all the support, cant wait to see all you Boxers there!!
