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The critically popular DISTURBED series officially opens Oracle's season on October 10, just in time for Halloween. Originally conceived in 2006 as an 'inverted haunted house', this 15-minute performance piece is devised each year to create "crap-your-pants scary" theatre performed continually throughout a performance night. As many as 375 thrill-seeking patrons move through the normally 40-seat black-box in a single evening. This year, Artistic Director Ben Fuchsen and company member Max Truax create a horrifying spectacle transposed from the beginning cantos of Dante's Inferno. Drawing from techniques developed by Butoh dancers, grotesque, trancelike performance and shocking special effects lead audiences through a nightmare world on a journey to the edge of hell. DISTURBED is going further than it,,s ever been.
Directed by Ben Fuchsen
Choreographed by Max Truax
Produced by Brad Jayhan-Little
Featuring Company member David Boren
Featuring Designs by Company Members Eric Van Tassell on Lights; Joan Pritchard with Costumes; Justin Warren designing Make-up; Angela Glyda creating Disturbed's Graphics.
The Cast is rounded out with: Bridget Esterhuizen; Zach Livingston; Aileen May; Susan Myburgh; Mike Oleon; Maggie Graham and Alexandra Shepherd.
The Production Team is completed with: Tyler Burke on Sets(Termen Vox Machina) and Mark McCray Designing Sound (Zero).
Previews October 9. Opens October 10. Through November 1. 15-minute shows run every half-hour beginning at 8pm through 10:30pm. Performance schedule: October 10-11, 16-17, 21-25, 28-November 1. Tickets are $8 donation
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Nov 1 2009 4:28 PM
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Dec 10 2008 10:47 AM
Free dmission, Free Food, Free Beverages, DJ, Dancing, Karaokes, , Door prizes and a Stage show at 7pm.
A great opportunity to meet up with old friends and acquire new ones in the industry
An event you don’t want to miss
From 4:00pm till 12:00am
at the Chicago Actors Studio
2040 Nort Elston Ave
corner of Elston, Armitage & Ashland
Looking forward to seeing you there.
Nov 17 2008 2:22 AM
Wanted to let you know about my Midwest shows coming up…
Chicago on 11/18
Milwaukee on 11/22
Detroit on 11/26
Check my page (www. myspace. com/ryanmintz) for more details!
Peace, love, and music…
Ry
Nov 15 2008 10:46 PM
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Feb 23 2008 2:55 AM
Strawdog Artistic Director Nic Dimond, architect of our hit productions of Julius Caesar and Measure for Measure continues Strawdog's 20th Season exploration of the theme of dynasty, taking on a mean new cutting of Shakespeare's classic story of a man who carves his way through his family, cutting every throat that stands between him and the throne.
Buy tickets here
February 23, 2008
through March 29
Friday; Saturday 8pm Sunday 7pm
Thursdays March 13, 27 at 8pm
Tickets $20 ($15 student/senior)
Industry Mondays! March 3 & 24 at 8pm
Tickets $5 with headshot and/or resume"
Feb 21 2008 9:49 PM
If you haven’t yet seen Raven Theatre’s critically acclaimed Chicago premiere production of columbinus, here is a special event that you won't want to miss!
Thursday, February 28:
There will be a post-show panel discussion with Phil Thompson, co-author of “Increase the Peace: A Program For Ending School Violence,” Chad Weiden, Asst. Principal at the High School for Social Justice, and Brooks Brown, a Columbine survivor, friend of Dylan Klebold and co-author of “No Easy Answers. The Truth Behind Death At Columbine.”
Tickets for the panel discussion performances are regular priced: $25 for adults and $20 for students and seniors. If you call to make your reservation ahead of time, and you are a student- tickets are only $10! Mention that you saw this on my-space to get the discount!
columbinus runs now through March 15
Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 3pm
At Raven Theatre, 6157 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL
For more information, call 773-338-2177
Jan 1 2008 11:56 PM
And all through the house
Not a creature was stirring
Except for a monster or two.
Zombie Santa's days are past
And nary a brain pan in sight.
Screech into the night,
And understand the fright
This merry jingle jangle
Is only a prelude mangle;
The real fun, the blood
The bones, the gooey bits
Are soon to follow you Miss.
Scream loudly if you want to
You'll still be a puddle of goo.
So, have fun, one and all.
Be merry with the scary
Seek joy, understanding
Hard work and effort
Mass production sucks
But the Horror never ends.
Be at peace, be at odds
With the moment, the meter
And comes wisdom my dear.
Keep killing 'em, stay dead
Don't forget to shoot the head
Hope your Christmas was good
The New Year will be even better!
by Zombie Zak - Have Fun
Dec 31 2007 12:03 AM
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Nov 26 2007 1:17 AM
Our playwrights salute you!
Nov 25 2007 9:33 PM
Offer expires on Friday, Jan. 11, 2008 at 5:30 am CST or when all tickets are sold.)
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Edward Crosby Wells' FLOWERS OUT OF SEASON*
Presented by People's Theater of Chicago
Directed by Madrid St. Angelo
At the: EP Theater 1820 S. Halsted, Chicago
Jan 11 - Feb 3, 2008 at 7:30 PM
Price: $25
Box Office: 773-371-1868
http://www.peoplestheaterchicago.org
"I think I have just seen the future of American Theatre.”
—Michael Bourne, Circle Repertory Company
“Spiritually barren lives given meaning by fundamentalist religion. Comfortable lifestyles devoid of passion. And the finality of the gun. All reflect what happened to American values . . . and they form the subject of Edward Crosby Wells’ challenging new play, Flowers out of Season . . . one of the best things this innovative theater has done.”
—Jeff Bradley, Denver Post
*This play contains violence, sexual themes and language. There are also gunshot sound effects.
Nov 19 2007 7:14 PM
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thank you!! did you like it?
Oct 12 2007 7:04 PM
Disturbed II
This year Metromix has described Disturbed as:
“Disturbed II” is not a haunted house, per se, but this 15-minute play by Oracle Productions just might be more bone-chilling than any haunted spectacle.
Last year Disturbed enjoyed a Sold out run; dont be left behind this year. Secure your tickets now! You can buy online, by clicking the Buy Tickets link in the lefthand panel.
Last year Time Out Chicago called the original DISTURBED, “crap-your-pants scary,” claiming, “…the storefront mind-fuck…makes for a wicked (Halloween) alternative.” Once again combining live action, multimedia, sound and special effects DISTURBED II bombards participants with a gruesome multi-sensory experience. This year, company member Colby Hanik spearheads the technically stunning endeavor as both writer and director. The performances feature company members David Boren and Julie Potesta on stage, Jorge Madrigal’s always impressive lighting design, Aaron DeYoung’s menacing sound landscape, and Justin Warren’s haunting make-up design.
DISTURBED II runs at Oracle Theatre, 3809 N. Broadway October 12-14, 18-21, and 25-31 at 8PM with 15 minute performances every half hour until 11:30PM. Admission is $9 donation at the door, $7 dollars with advanced reservation; reservations are recommended, but not required. Visit www.oracletheatre.org for more information.
Oct 12 2007 3:10 PM
GAME SHOW SHOW AND STUFF!
HALLOWEEN SPECIAL
oct 26th & 27th 11pm
STRAWDOG THEATRE
3829 N BROADWAY
$10!!!
CASH BAR
TIX: 773.528.9696
RESERVE NOW, TIX SELL OUT QUICK!!!
#1 LATE NIGHT IN CHICAGO
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Jul 15 2007 8:48 PM
Here is the deal peeps...
I turn 26 on the 25th of July...which is a Wednesday. Middle of the week. But I have things going on the weekend before and the weekend after.
Plus...I try not to discriminate againt Wednesdays...especially when my BIRTHDAY falls on one.
So I am having a fiesta at WhirlyBall on Weds the 25th. For those of you who have never played WhirlyBall before you are in for a treat (I popped my cherry about six months ago).
In short, it is bumper cars mixed with whiffle ball mixed with beer and liquor.
Check out the website for all the details: http://www.whirlyball.com/what/
Yes it is also a bar (you lushes) so you are all invited to just come and celebrate...BUT...I am trying to figure out how many people want to play so I know how long to rent the court for.
I am thinking either 8pm-9:30 or 8pm to 10pm. Everyone will be rotating in and out in 15 minute intervals.
I am GUESSING it will come to between $10 and $15 per player...well worth it! But we will split up the cost evenly amoung the # of players the night of.
So RSVP in one of 3 ways:
1) Call me at (847) 414-9205
2) Myspace me
3) Email me at aaron@oracletheatre.org
Recaping...
My B-Day,
July 25th, 7pm-11pm
WhirlyBall is at 1880 West Fullerton, Chicago, IL 60614
Are you gonna play or just hang out?
If you are not comming I expect a creative excuse!
Peace and Carrots,
Aaron Shapiro
Jul 3 2007 3:58 AM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY. SORRY SO LATE.
PEACE,
DJANGO@THEATREOTHABSURD.ORG .. WWW.MYSPACE.COM/DJANGOLICIOUS
Jun 30 2007 7:46 PM
from your BIGGEST fan!
Jun 30 2007 5:18 PM
Yay!
from Hell in a Handbag