Third Annual Goodman vs Steppenwolf Football Game Set for Today
The friendly, on-the-field rivalry for a good cause between Chicago's top-tier Tony Award-winning theater companies--the Goodman and Steppenwolf--in the 3rd annual flag football game today, October 26 from 9:30-11:30am. Team members include actors, artisans, crew, staffers and cast members. The event also includes a "two-act" halftime show performed by each theater company, including young theater ambassadors from Goodman Theatre's Youth Arts Council.
Admission to the game is FREE, but spectators are encouraged to bring donations for either of the two supported charities: Breaking Bread, one of Greater Chicago Food Depository's partner soup kitchens (see below for a list of items); or Bin Donated, a non-profit organization located in Lincoln Park that distributes toiletries to Chicago area shelters providing refuge for seniors, women, teens and victims of abuse. Prior to game day, Goodman staff members volunteered at Breaking Bread and helped those in need receive medical care, food and clothing.
Goodman Theatre and Steppenwolf Theatre Company will participate in the 3rd Annual Flag Football Game on Saturday, October 26:
Kick-off....................9:30am
Half-Time Show......10:30am
Game concludes....11:30pm
Just North of Chicago's Diversey Driving Range (141 W. Diversey)
See who "plays" better on the field! Spectators are asked to bring the following items for either of the two supported charities: Breaking Bread (Goodman) and Bin Donated (Steppenwolf). Breaking Bread: warm clothing, coats, winter accessories, shoes, blankets, plastic or cloth bags, gift cards for vegetables and fruit and salad dressing. Donations for Greater Chicago Food Depository can be made online at www.chicagosfoodbank.org. Bin Donated: bar soap, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, toothpaste, toothbrushes, disposable razors and shaving cream; small size, travel size, any size! Monetary donations can be made online at www.bindonated.org.
Pictured: The 2012 Goodman Theatre Football Team. Photo Credit: Jodi Brown.
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