Ten first-time governors have been elected to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Board of Governors. In addition, eight incumbents have been reelected and one previous governor is returning to the board.
At the heart of Elsewhere, which receives its world premiere in this production, is a mother-son relationship set in an inner-ring suburb of Chicago in 1969. In the play, widowed single mother Monica squirrels away money to help her 16-year-old son Adam avoid the draft and considers an affair with her divorced boss. Meanwhile, Adam starts a romantic and physical relationship with his uninhibited girlfriend Dana, and resists the advice of the lonely high school counselor he used to trust. Monica's old high school friend Bonnie deals with the loss of affection from her alcoholic husband and her absent son who enlisted to fight in Vietnam. In this touching, insightful and frequently funny play, each of the five characters is dealing with the loss of a relationship and struggling to build new ones in the midst of a frighteningly changing world.
At the heart of Elsewhere, which receives its world premiere in this production, is a mother-son relationship set in an inner-ring suburb of Chicago in 1969. In the play, widowed single mother Monica squirrels away money to help her 16-year-old son Adam avoid the draft and considers an affair with her divorced boss. Meanwhile, Adam starts a romantic and physical relationship with his uninhibited girlfriend Dana, and resists the advice of the lonely high school counselor he used to trust. Monica's old high school friend Bonnie deals with the loss of affection from her alcoholic husband and her absent son who enlisted to fight in Vietnam. In this touching, insightful and frequently funny play, each of the five characters is dealing with the loss of a relationship and struggling to build new ones in the midst of a frighteningly changing world.
Continuing its mission to showcase the best of the Chicago storefront scene, Rogers Park-based The Side Project continues their 2012-13 season with new plays by three high-profile Chicago artists: Sean Graney (Sugarward, opening January 5), Robert Tenges (Elsewhere, opening March 24), and nationally renowned poet, Sherod Santos (Lives of the Pigeons, opening June 1).
Doug Cooper, Paul Debevec, Ray Feeney, Josh Pines, David Stump, Steve Sullivan, Bill Taylor and Beverly Wood have accepted invitations to join the Science and Technology Council of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, bringing the Council's 2012-2013 membership roster to 25. Doug Cooper is a visual effects supervisor at DreamWorks Animation whose credits include "Shrek Forever After," "Bee Movie" and "Shark Tale." He has been a member of the Academy's Short Films and Feature Animation Branch since 2008.
Chicago Slam Works (CSW) has announced its 2012-13 season packed with innovative collaborations and dynamic performances at a new location, Raven Theatre, 6157 N. Clark St. The season, directed by Artistic Director J.W. Basilo, features poets and storytellers facing off in 'Two Sides', October 10, 17 and 24, 2012, deceased poets challenging the living in 'Dead or Alive' December 5, 12 and 19, 2012, dancers and poets collaborate for 'In Motion', March 13, 20 and 27, 2013 and the season concludes when top German poets join Chicago poets in 'In Any Tongue', August 2 and 3, 2013. All performances are at 7:30 p.m. at the Raven Theatre. Tickets are $14 and free parking is available. For tickets or information visit www.chicagoslamworks.com or call 847-556-8679.
"Citizens" presents the seeds of ten new full-length plays from ten Chicago playwrights. Throughout performances, audiences cast their vote for the play they think best captures a defining issue of our time, and delivers a character driven story in an intimate way. Each week, the highest voted plays will go back into rehearsal -expanding on their work and continuing to build the play. One piece will win the festival, earning extended development and full production from Fine Print.
"Citizens" presents the seeds of ten new full-length plays from ten Chicago playwrights. Throughout performances, audiences cast their vote for the play they think best captures a defining issue of our time, and delivers a character driven story in an intimate way. Each week, the highest voted plays will go back into rehearsal -expanding on their work and continuing to build the play. One piece will win the festival, earning extended development and full production from Fine Print.
"Citizens" presents the seeds of ten new full-length plays from ten Chicago playwrights. Throughout performances, audiences cast their vote for the play they think best captures a defining issue of our time, and delivers a character driven story in an intimate way. Each week, the highest voted plays will go back into rehearsal -expanding on their work and continuing to build the play. One piece will win the festival, earning extended development and full production from Fine Print.
The International Animated Film Society, ASIFA-Hollywood has just announced the nominations and award recipients for the 38th Annual Annie Awards. Award recipients will claim their trophies at the 39th Annual Annie Awards scheduled for Saturday, February 4, 2012 at UCLA's Royce Hall in Los Angeles, California. The full list of nominees is as follows:
WINNIE THE POOH is now available on Blu-ray/DVD from Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment. The animated film is directed by Stephen J. Anderson and Don Hall, and narrated by John Cleese. It includes brand-new songs performed by Zooey Deschanel. The cast includes Jim Cummings, Craig Ferguson, Tom Kenny, Bud Luckey, Travis Oates, Jack Boulter and Kristen Anderson-Lopez.
The Walt Disney Studios proudly announced today that the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood will host a limited return engagement of two of this year's most popular animated feature films, 'Cars 2' (in Disney 3D) and 'Winnie the Pooh.'
Theater Wit in association with the League of Chicago Theaters will once again coordinate and host the second annual Chicago Theatre (anti-) Conference, August 5-7, 2011 at its new home at 1229 W. Belmont Avenue, Chicago.
Theater Wit in association with the League of Chicago Theaters will once again coordinate and host the second annual Chicago Theatre (anti-) Conference, August 5-7, 2011 at its new home at 1229 W. Belmont Avenue, Chicago.
Rover Dramawerks is pleased to present the charming musical Little Mary Sunshine, Book, Music and Lyrics by Ray Besoyan, opening on Thursday, July 14.
Rover Dramawerks is pleased to present the charming musical Little Mary Sunshine, Book, Music and Lyrics by Ray Besoyan, opening on Thursday, July 14.
Cinematographer Richard P. Crudo, producer Gale Anne Hurd, composer David Newman and film editor Michael Tronick make up this year's first-time electees to Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' Board of Governors.
Theater Wit in association with the League of Chicago Theaters will once again coordinate and host the second annual Chicago Theatre (anti-) Conference, August 5-7, 2011 at its new home at 1229 W. Belmont Avenue, Chicago.
WNEP Theater and the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events in partnership with the Chicago Office of Tourism and Culture present the twelfth Annual SKALD Storytelling Festival, a week-long event celebrating the art of storytelling.
WNEP Theater and the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events in partnership with the Chicago Office of Tourism and Culture present the twelfth Annual SKALD Storytelling Festival, a week-long event celebrating the art of storytelling.
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