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Posts tagged "Collaboraction Theatre"

"Sixty Miles to Silver Lake" (Collaboraction Theatre): Drives Ritualism and Realism Home

#95.  In my family, women excel at communicating.  We are the topic starters, question askers, and noise makers.  Without us, the men might sit in silence.  I try to imagine just my dad and one of my nephews on a road trip.  Would they talk?  Would they eventually fall into meaningful conversations?  How far does... Read more »
By Katy Walsh,
May 1, 2012 at 4:34 pm
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Chicago Theatre Off Book Chats to Hell in a Handbag, about Lookingglass and MORE!

Chicago Dramatists, and Collaboraction.  In addition, we chat about comedy with David Cerda from Hell in a Handbag and almost with Kelly Leonard from Second City.  And of course, we have a new Got A Minute? segment from a local playwright.  Have a listen!  Plus, don’t forget to pick your favorite among the five finalists with  HONOR AWARDS 2011. This episode of Chicago Theatre Off Book was partially underwritten... Read more »
By Katy Walsh,
January 27, 2012 at 1:45 pm
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Off Book Chats with Collaboraction, A Red Orchid and Much More!

Chicago Theatre Off Book is reviewing fairytales and sexual revolution shows at Lifeline Theatre and The Oracle Theare.  In addition, we chat about upcoming shows at Collaboraction Theatre and A Red Orchid Theatre with Anthony Mosley and Brett Neveu.  And of course, we have two new Got A Minute? segments from local playwrights.  Have a listen! This episode of Chicago... Read more »
By Katy Walsh,
January 21, 2012 at 8:23 am
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EXTENDED Thru 3/11 "Dark Plays Or Stories for Boys" (Collaboraction Theatre): Dark Comedy Amazes and Dazes!

EXTENDED Thru 3/11 "Dark Plays Or Stories for Boys" (Collaboraction Theatre): Dark Comedy Amazes and Dazes!
#10. At the dawn of the Internet, my friend Jay fell virtually in love… multiple times.  All of his e-relationships ended abruptly usually around the first physical meeting… whether it actually happened or not.  I remember one guy claimed to be a US Olympic gymnast alternate.  Jay was especially intrigued by this chat room turned... Read more »
By Katy Walsh,
January 17, 2012 at 10:14 am
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Review '1001': Scheherazade Conspiracy at Play

Collaboraction presents 1001At Chopin Theatre, 1543 W. DivisionWritten by Jason GroteDirected by Seth BockleyBuy TicketsThru October 9th Running Time:  Two hours and thirty minutes includes a ten minute intermission and a delayed start Reviewed by Katy Walsh ‘Everyone is a collection of stories.’ Change one person’s story and change a nation’s history.  Ah, the power... Read more »
By Katy Walsh,
September 18, 2010 at 8:22 am
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Starting at '1001' en route to 'Detroit' then 'Wuthering Heights' will push 'This Lady' to Mamet-palooza!

The theatre weekend starts on Thursday goes through Monday! 1001 by Collaboraction Theatre at The Chopin Detroit at Steppenwolf Theatre Wuthering Heights at Lifeline Theatre This Lady is not for Burning by Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre at No Exit Cafe MAMET-PALOOOZA:  Oleanna and Speed-in-the-Plow at America Theatre Company Check back for my impressions of the opening performances... Read more »
By Katy Walsh,
September 16, 2010 at 6:00 am
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