Tag: J. Cody Spellman
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Mercy Street Theatre Company’s Benefit Event Nov. 9 Features New Short Plays
The Mercy Street Theatre Company, an ensemble founded and led by Columbia College Chicago Theatre Department alumni, kicks off its second season with The Mercy Street Affair, an evening of new plays, live jazz, pastries, and craft cocktails inspired by the plays scheduled for the group’s upcoming 2015-16 season. The Mercy Street Affair takes place…
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Jackalope Theatre’s ‘Living Newspaper’ Fest Features Columbia College Chicago Theatre Alumni Aug. 19-23
Jackalope Theatre Company, a collective founded and led by Columbia College Chicago Theatre Department alumni, presents its 6th Annual Living Newspaper Festival August 19-23. In homage to the 1930s Living Newspapers of the Federal Theatre Project, Jackalope has assembled an exciting group of Chicago playwrights, directors, and actors to dramatize stories ripped from recent newspaper…
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Jackalope Theatre Will Reveal Plans for Upcoming Season at ‘Spirit of Expansion’ Gala Saturday, May 30
Jackalope Theatre Company, a collective founded and led by Columbia College Chicago Theatre Department alumni, will unveil plans for its 2015-2016 season at its benefit gala “The Spirit of Expansion” on Saturday, May 30, at Broadway Armory Park, 5917 N. Broadway in Chicago’s Edgewater neighborhood. The event begins at 6:30 PM. The evening includes a cocktail reception hosted by…
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Jackalope Theatre Celebrates Its ‘Spirit of Expansion’ As It Goes to the Moon–With Air Conditioning
Jackalope Theatre Company, a collective founded and led by Columbia College Chicago Theatre Department alumni, is celebrating its continued success with “The Spirit of Expansion,” a benefit gala set for Saturday, May 30, at Broadway Armory Park, 5917 N. Broadway in Chicago’s Edgewater neighborhood. The event begins at 6:30 PM. Jackalope is celebrating its recent selection as the winner…
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Jackalope Theatre, Founded and Led by Columbia College Chicago Theatre Alumni, Readies New Production and Receives Broadway In Chicago’s Emerging Theatre Award
Jackalope Theatre Company, a collective founded and led by Columbia College Chicago Theatre Department alumni, is presenting the world premiere of a new work by resident playwright Andrew Burden Swanson. The company also has just received the prestigious 2015 Broadway In Chicago Emerging Theatre Award, established to encourage, support, and promote young theatres in Chicago that have…
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Columbia College Chicago Theatre Alumnus Pat Whalen Hosts Another ‘Good Evening’ Talk Show on Friday, May 1
May Day! May Day! Columbia College Chicago Theatre Department alumnus Pat Whalen hosts Good Evening #8, the eighth installment of Good Evening with Pat Whalen, on Friday, May 1, at 10:45 PM. Described as “Chicago’s only late-night talk-show news-alternative; featuring live music, interviews and performances,” Good Evening with Pat Whalen is presented by Jackalope Theatre (a…