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Posts tagged "Mortar Theatre"

"Bombs, Babes and Bingo" (Mortar Theatre): Clever Premise

In moments of great sadness, I often swallow a great one liner or life musing.  It’s a curse and a gift that in times of grief, I see humor.  Funeral, break-up, argument, it doesn’t matter the situation – something funny usually occurs to me.  Sometimes I give into sharing the joke.  The comedic release can... Read more »
By Katy Walsh,
May 25, 2012 at 10:34 pm
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Chicago Theatre Off Book

Chicago Theatre Off Book is the new voice of community collaboration on CHIRP, Chicago Independent Radio Project.  Every week,  Off Book will feature Chicago leaders in performing arts entertainment.  From small storefront to the big warhorses, Off Book will focus on what’s happening on the Chicagoland theatrical landscape.  With reviews, interviews and one-minute  audio-plays, Off Book will showcase the local talents driving Chicago’s dynamic... Read more »
By Katy Walsh,
September 22, 2011 at 12:15 pm
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"Corazon De Manzana" (Mortar Theatre): Human Complexity to the Core

"Corazon De Manzana" (Mortar Theatre): Human Complexity to the Core
My sister Cindy and I use to stick toothpicks into our Barbies’ heads.  Sometimes, it was to give them a fashionable up-do.  And sometimes, it was just to dishevel their appearances.  With the Dream House AND the dune buggy, our Barbies’ lives were a little too perfect.  They needed a reality check on life’s hardships. ... Read more »
By Katy Walsh,
August 27, 2011 at 12:16 pm
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Review "Mother Bear": Fast-Moving, Semi Comedy, Big-Wheeling Thriller!

Audio Podcast at ITUNES  Chicago Theatre Reviews for Week of June 2nd   Narrated by Joshua Volkers   Mortar Theatre presents MOTHER BEAR At Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N. Southport Written by Jayme McGhan Directed by Jason Boat Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays at 7:30pm Sundays at 3pm Thru June 19th  Buy Tickets Running Time:  Two hours and 5... Read more »
By Katy Walsh,
May 28, 2011 at 10:38 am
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Review "I AM MONTANA": Consuming Journey of Self-Discovery

        Audio Podcast available on ITUNES Chicago Theatre Reviews for week of April 10th Narrated by Joshua Volkers   Mortar Theatre presents I AM MONTANA At Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N. Southport Written by Samuel D. Hunter Directed by Rachel Edwards Harvith Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays at 7:30pm Sundays at 3pm Thru May 7th ... Read more »
By Katy Walsh,
April 9, 2011 at 10:47 am
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VOTE, LISTEN, PARTY with HONOR!

THE VOTES ARE IN! The 2010 Honor Awards will be presented to 10 winners in 10 categories for his/her exceptional contribution to the Chicago theatre experience last year.  The first tier of voting has determined finalists in each category.  This final round of voting will conclude on February 21st.  Please vote for your favorites and spread the word... Read more »
By Katy Walsh,
January 31, 2011 at 1:50 pm
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Review "Under America": IN Range But OVER Target

Mortar Theatre presents UNDER AMERICAAt Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N. SouthportWritten by Jacob JuntunenDirected by Rachel Edwards HarvithThru September 26th Buy TicketsRunning time:  Two hours and forty minutes includes two 10-minute intermissions Reviewed by Katy Walsh Robbed at knife point, raped in a tunnel, surrounded by cats:  What’s real?  And what’s a horrible hallucination conjured up... Read more »
By Katy Walsh,
September 4, 2010 at 2:29 pm
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Seeing "Jailbait" before "Billy" only "Under America" can a "Hideous" "Memory" Come True!

Back to school for the kids.  Back to theatre for Chicago!  September has a plethora of choices for theatre goers.  With so much good stuff going up, I’m setting out on a marathon paced month with 25 shows.  First up this holiday weekend…. 09.01.10   Jailbait at Profiles Theatre 09.02.10  Billy Elliot the Musical by Broadway in... Read more »
By Katy Walsh,
August 30, 2010 at 11:17 am
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Review "Inherit the Whole": Buried Treasure!

Mortar Theatre presentsINHERIT THE WHOLE at Athenaeum Theatre2936 N. SouthportWritten by Dana Lynn FormbyDirected by Jason BoatThru June 27th Buy TicketsRunning Time:  One hundred and five minutes includes a fifteen minute intermission Reviewed by Katy Walsh Nothing or something divided by three or five.  A trio of brothers and two wives battle over the inheritance... Read more »
By Katy Walsh,
June 5, 2010 at 10:57 am
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