Chicago DCA Theater is pleased to announce that we are now accepting proposal submissions for our Fall 2010 production slots in the Storefront Theater. All Chicago-based, itinerant theater companies are encouraged to apply. Selected companies receive FREE performance space in downtown Chicago, full box office, online ticketing, house management services, and more. The deadline for proposal submissions is Thursday, January 7, 2010.

DCA THEATER IS GOING GREEN! ALL proposal submissions are now being accepted electronically via email

To begin the application process, go to www.dcatheater.org/yourshow/ to download all the necessary forms and the checklist for required application materials.
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We’ve been having a lot of conversations lately related to being able to better articulate who we are as a community. Being able to do that has all kinds of implications. I tend to think that there is no value in trying to brand Chicago theatre, our strength is in our diversity. One of the things that attracted me to this job was the fact that Corn Productions and Aguijon and Broadway In Chicago and Light Opera Works all stand together. It is unique and it kind of defies description. But maybe I’m wrong, maybe that’s it “Chicago Theatre, defying description since 1872.”

If we were to make a short video that attempted to say who we are…say 7 minutes, what would it look like? A mighty tall order and I would say I don’t even want to try, except I think it’s necessary. When I talk about it now, I say “Chicago is the best place in the world to make and to see theatre,” I believe that’s true, but it doesn’t say who we are, how we got here and where we are going.

I think we all know it and feel it, what it is, but can we say it in a line, a sentence, a paragraph?

Deb
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Different needs and cultural circumstances determine the development of TYA in each country. Tony Mack looks at the influences that have shaped Australian TYA and gives snapshots of current practice in areas such as: Tales of contemporary life, Fantasy worlds, Indigenous performance, Theatre for the very young, Dance for young audiences, Emerging companies and new directions.

November 18, 2009
DePaul Student Center Room 380 (Lincoln Park), 5-7:30 PM,
Free & Open to the Public . Reservations Required.
RSVP to theatreschoolpr@depaul.edu or 773-325-7819

About Tony Mack
Tony is an Australia Council Fellow researching theatre for the very young and developing an online Global Youth Arts Portal. After graduating from Australia’s National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) and working professionally as an actor throughout Australia, Tony branched out to work in a variety of roles, as a playwright, director, arts journalist, magazine editor, actor trainer and university lecturer. From 2002–2008 he served as Vice-President of ASSITEJ International. As Chair of the Congress Working Group from 2005–2008, he was responsible for the delivery of the 16th ASSITEJ World Congress and Performing Arts Festival in Adelaide, Australia. He continues to work in the corporate area – presenting, performing and narrating corporate videos and television and radio commercials – and in feature films such as ‘Esther Blueberger’.
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University of California's 4th Round of the Stage International Script Competition

$10,000 Prize to be given for the best new play about science and technology. Submitted plays must explore scientific and/or technological stories, themes, issues or events. Multi-media theatre pieces, non-traditional plays and new forms are encouraged. The winner of the Scientists, Technologists and Artists Generating Exploration (STAGE) Competition will receive a $10,000 USD prize, along with possible opportunities for developing and promoting the winning script.

The deadline is December 15, 2009. For guidelines, an entry form and all details, please visit: www.stage.cnsi.ucsb.edu.
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Are you looking for additional spaces in which to perform? In January of 2007, the City of Elgin opened the doors to the Elgin Art Showcase, Elgin’s newest performance and gallery space. Located on the eighth floor of the historic Professional Building at 164 Division Street in the heart of downtown Elgin, The Art Showcase offers an intimate space for artists to exhibit their work and performers to display their talent.

The Elgin Art Showcase is hosting an informational focus group on Tuesday, December 8, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. At this meeting, the City of Elgin would like to show the performance space and discuss possible bookings from Chicago and suburban theater groups. The City of Elgin is interested in presenting this performance space to area theater companies in the hopes of drawing Chicago and suburban talent to the Elgin Area. Rent is reasonable and parking is free. The Elgin Art Showcase is located near City Hall parking, downtown restaurants and is handicap accessible. The theater boasts a spectacular view of the City, a grand limestone fireplace and a 100 seat capacity. The gallery space is equipped with picture rails and track lighting.

If you or a representative from your group are interested in attending this gathering, please RSVP by December 4, 2009 to:

Sylvia Grady, Coordinator of the Elgin Art Showcase
847-951-1515, grady_s@cityofelgin.org
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