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Don't cringe. This isn't too philosophical a question as you might expect. Thanks to Thomas Cott, we have many more articles how theatre should be viewed in the lens of not-for-profit institutions. Should ...
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Lighting Designer Michael Philippi collapsed on the way to tech rehearsals at the Goodman Theatre. Cause of death has not yet been made public.Philippi resides in Boston now, but has been collaborating ...
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Last week the NEA director came our with a statement praising Mayor Daley's policy for the arts as a example for other cities to follow. Rocco Landesman praised Daley for investing in the arts as a means to build commerce and rebuild the city.
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, known for her role in the movie To Kill a Mockingbird as Mayella Ewell - Tom Robinson's accuser - died October 14. Ms. Wilcox has Chicago connections having studied at the Goodman School of Drama and being a member of the Compass Plays (which later went on to become the Second City). ...
Ghostlight Chicago New Beckett play found?
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Thank you to my friend Joe for finding me this one.From the archives of The Onion, America's favorite satire newspaper. (Or as the Christian Conservatives from my home town who were trying to get the Harry Potter books banned from the school library, a credible news source. ...
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A wise friend of mine once said that if you are a good enough actor to play every moment perfectly, no one will be able to tell that you are a good actor. You have to be able to have some moments where your acting does not work so people can see the moments when you are really doing a great job. ...
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Earning the Spotlight http://www.missionparadox.com/the_missio
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99 has done another great post talking about how sports have been able to make themselves part of the fabric of mainstream American culture in a way that the arts have not. (h/t to Thomas Cott for bringing it to...
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A fellow blogger wrote a very interesting posting that highlights the economic importance of Art that is often overlooked in the argument for funding. The short of his argument is that even though the ...
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The best art is created on an empty stomach.Sure it is easier if you don't have to worry about where your next meal is going to come from. Studying and perfecting your craft is always better if you don't have to worry about whether or not you are going to have a roof over your head. ...
Shakespeare's church seeks funds to repair beam and keep a roof over the bard's grave -- chicagotrib
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The roof is seen in the Chancel of Holy Trinity Church in Stratford Upon Avon, England Monday, Sept. 21, 2009. The church where William Shakespeare was baptized and buried is seeking money to keep a roof over the bard's grave. ...
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The Philidelphia Inquirer is reporting that the Pennsylvania legislature has passed measure to impose sales tax on cultural event. This doesn't mean that cultural institutions will loose their tax exempt status, but it means that their patrons will have to pay tax when they purchase their tickets. ....
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Actor Patrick Swayze succomed to pancreatic cancer tonight. He was diagnosed with the disease in January of 2008 and held his own for a while, but his health began to decline at the beginning of this year.Swayze ...
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After struggling to hold on for several seasons, Apple Tree Theatre has announced that it will be closing its doors and canceling its entire 2009-2010 season.The company was founded as a workshop in the 1970's adding a full performance theatre in 1983. ...
