Strawdog Theatre Company Announces Calendar of Performances

February 1 - Strawdog Presents The Phone Book

Strawdog Theatre Company has created the event of the season. We know people with so much talent, charisma and charm that you'd watch them read the phonebook. So that's just what this is. An evening of top talents presenting their interpretation of the phone book. Music, improv, performance art, and the unexpected.

FEATURING:
Mike Nussbaum
(per our sources, he invented Chicago theatre)
Nora Dunn
(SNL and we loved her in Three Kings)
David Pasquesi & T. J. Jagodowski
(legendary Chicago improvisers)
Francis Guinan
(Steppenwolf ensemble, August: Osage County)
Rick Kogan
(WGN radio host, Tribune journalist)
Will Clinger
(Chicago showman, host of Wild Chicago)
Dennis Watkins
(actor, magician, man-about-town)
Molly Brennan
(Madame Barker and 500 Clowns!)
Susan Hart
(Chicago's incomparable Shakespearean diva!)
Sara Kerastas
(2nd Story Storytelling Sensation)
Leon Mobley
(percussionist with The Innocent Criminals)
Michael Stahl-David
(actor from Cloverfield, Behind the Star)
Shawn Pfautsch
(actor/writer from The House Theatre)
Don Hall & WNEP's Soiree Dada
(we don't know how to describe these guys)

The Strawdog Theatre Ensemble with music by Seeking Wonderland and the list is still growing!

Tickets are $100 and include drinks, hors d'oeuvres and an evening of entertainment you won't see anywhere else. Seating is limited, so don't wait!
BUY TICKETS in advance!

2. Strawdog Opens Uncle Vanya (pre-production photos available)
The Press/Opening Night is Sunday, Feb. 21 at 7 p.m Strawdog Theatre Company continues their 22nd season with Curt Columbus' translation of Anton Chekhov's classic Uncle Vanya, directed by Strawdog Artistic Associate Kimberly Senior. Chekhov's classic about country gentlemen's forbidden love for his brother's beautiful wife gets a smoldering translation from former Steppenwolf Associate Artistic Director and current Artistic Director of Trinity Rep Curt Columbus. "Uncle Vanya" runs about two hours with one intermission. Feb. 19 - March 27 at Strawdog Theatre Company, 3829 No. Broadway. Tickets are currently on sale for $10-$40. Call 773.528.9696 or go to strawdog.org for the most current schedule of performances.

3. Strawdog Announces "Strawdog Late Night Presents" Series

STRAWDOG THEATRE COMPANY ANNOUNCES "STRAWDOG LATE NIGHT PRESENTS" SERIES
Performances follow Strawdog's Uncle Vanya in the Hugen Hall Cabaret, February 19 - March 27, 2010.

CHICAGO - Strawdog Theatre Company is proud to announce the "Strawdog Late Night Presents" series in the Hugen Hall Cabaret at Strawdog Theatre, 3829 N. Broadway Street, Feb. 19 - March 27, immediately following weekend performances of Curt Columbus' translation of Uncle Vanya. "Strawdog Late Night Presents" is an affordable, sometimes free, outlet for Chicago's diverse and talented theater and music performers to have a venue for debuting new work, perfecting a script or just being seen on stage by an audience. Performances and ticket prices vary from week to week.

Strawdog Theatre Company continues their 22nd season with Curt Columbus' translation of Anton Chekhov's classic Uncle Vanya, directed by Strawdog Artistic Associate Kimberly Senior. Chekhov's classic about country gentlemen's forbidden love for his brother's beautiful wife gets a smoldering translation from former Steppenwolf Associate Artistic Director and current Artistic Director of Trinity Rep Curt Columbus. "Uncle Vanya" runs about two hours with one intermission. Feb. 19 - March 27 at Strawdog Theatre Company, 3829 No. Broadway. Tickets are currently on sale for $10-$40. Call 773.528.9696 or go to strawdog.org for the most current schedule of performances.

The "Strawdog Late Night Presents" schedule, as of January 25, is as follows:

Friday, Feb. 19 at 11 p.m.?/Admission: Free
THE MIC
Join host Noah Simon for an evening of open mic performances including music, comedy, poetry, and spoken word. It's a great night of entertainment. Got something to share? Bring it to THE MIC.

Saturday, Feb 20 (Immediately following performance of UNCLE VANYA)/Admission: $40
UNCLE VANYA Gala Opening
This benefit ticket includes admission to 8 p.m. performance and post-performance gala; complimentary beer, wine and hors d'oeuvres. ?

Friday, Feb 26 at 11 p.m./Admission: $5
TRUST US: THIS IS ALL MADE UP?
The New York Times describes this film's content as "Second City-seasoned masters of long form improv", TJ Jagodowski and David Pasquesi have become living legends in their field. Exploring the trust that underlies their relationship and the forces that govern their improvisation, Trust Us, This is All Made Up is a portrait of two remarkably talented friends and features an unforgettable live performance recorded on film at New York's Barrow Street Theater.

Saturday, Feb 27 at 11 p.m./Admission:$5
Theatre Wars
Strawdog ensemble member and host of "The Game Show Show and Stuff" Anderson Lawfer and the lovely Jennifer Santanello are the Master and Mistress of Ceremonies for this survey-style game show featuring four Chicago Theatre companies. Strawdog Ensemble Member Mikhail Fiksel (DJ White Russian) spins and Ensemble Member Hank Boland directs.?

Sunday, Feb 28 at 10 p.m./ Admission: FREE
Sessions at Strawdog
From the musical mind of ensemble member Mike Przygoda comes "Sessions at Strawdog." Join Mike, and a house band of some of Chicago's most eclectic musicians as they jam the night away. You'll never know, whom'll you'll see, or what you'll hear at "Sessions at Strawdogs."

Friday, Mar 5 at 11 p.m./Admission: $10
Second Story
A hybrid performance combining storytelling, and music produced by the Serendipity Theater Collective. It's a great night, in a great space, with great stories and great people. Don't miss it! 2ndstory.serendipitytheatre.org

Saturday, Mar 6 at 11 p.m./Admission: $5
The Roast of Kimberly Senior
Strawdog Theatre Company once again rounds up the Chicago Theatre Community to take a poke at one of their own. Tonight we bring to the spit Kimberly Senior (director of Strawdog's Uncle Vanya, Red Twist's PillowMan, Timeline's All My Sons, must we continue?) There's sure to be an all-star cast assembled tonight to knock the wind out of Senior's sails. The night can get a little rough, leave your kids at home for this one. Hosted by Strawdog Ensemble Member Anderson Lawfer.

Sunday, Mar 7 at 10 p.m./Admission: FREE
Sessions at Strawdog
From the musical mind of ensemble member Mike Przygoda comes "Sessions at Strawdog." Join Mike, and a house band of some of Chicago's most eclectic musicians as they jam the night away. You'll never know, whom'll you'll see, or what you'll hear at "Sessions at Strawdogs."

Friday, Mar. 12 at 11 p.m./Admission: $5
$5 Admission
Late Night College of Public Domain Knowledge
A collection of strange and entertaining public domain educational films from the 40's through the 70's for the amusement and edification of the audience presented by Hank Boland. MST3K meets educational films and reasonably priced drinks. Program begins at 11:00 pm and lasts approximately ninety minutes with an intermission.

Saturday, Mar 12 at 11 p.m./Admission: $5
Variety Underground
There's nothing like an old-fashioned vaudeville style variety show, and this is nothing like an old-fashioned vaudeville style variety show, or is it? Join Ensemble Members Kyle Hamman and Justine Turner along with Allison Latta and others as they continually (and hilariously) struggle to put together a variety show. Guest Stars- David Woolley 3/13, Molly Brennan 5/15.

Sunday, Mar 14 at 10 p.m./Admission: FREE
Sessions at Strawdog
From the musical mind of ensemble member Mike Przygoda comes "Sessions at Strawdog." Join Mike, and a house band of some of Chicago's most eclectic musicians as they jam the night away. You'll never know who'll you'll see, or what you'll hear at "Sessions at Strawdogs."

Friday, Mar 19 at 11 p.m./Admission:$5
To Be Determined
Don't you wish you were as determined at this night is to be?

Saturday, Mar 20 at 11 p.m.Admission:$5
Hit Factory
Ensemble writers from Strawdog's writing initiative, The Hit Factory present new work based on the theme ‘Who's Your Uncle' The evening combines radio theatre style plays with live Foley as well as Personal Essays, and music. Directed by Ensemble Member Carmine Grisolia and Hosted by Strawdog ensemble member Hank Boland.?

Sunday, Mar 21 at 10 p.m./Admission: FREE
Sessions at Strawdog
From the musical mind of ensemble member Mike Przygoda comes "Sessions at Strawdog." Join Mike, and a house band of some of Chicago's most eclectic musicians as they jam the night away. You'll never know, whom'll you'll see, or what you'll hear at "Sessions at Strawdogs."

Friday, Mar 26 at 11 p.m./Admission: FREE
Musical Chairs
Join us for another Game Show offering from the mind of Ensemble Member Anderson Lawfer. We all know what you get when you combine Music and Chairs, but when you add Anderson Lawfer into the mix, there's no telling what you'll get. This audience participation game show, hosted by Eric Roach and Ann Sonneville gives you the chance to compete against other audience members for a little limelight and a lot of valueless prizes. An evening filled with music, chairs, and fun.

Saturday, Mar 27 at 11pm (Immediately following UNCLE VANYA performance)/Admission: $30 (includes ticket to performance and after party)
Uncle Vanya Closing Night
Wrap up the run of our main stage show and experience a hilarious Strawdog tradition of ensemble members sending up every production with an affectionate puppet version.

All performances take place in the Hugen Hall Cabaret of Strawdog Theatre, 3829 N Broadway Street. Performances and ticket prices vary from week to week call 773.528.9696 or go to strawdog.org for most up to date schedule of performances.

 

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