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Thursday, June 27, 2013

STOREFRONT PLAYWRIGHT PROJECT TO RETURN JULY 2-27, 2013




Following the success of last year’s inaugural Storefront Playwright Project, the League of Chicago Theatres will again provide support and window space at Expo 72 for nearly 40 emerging and established playwrights to work on a current writing project in view of the public in collaboration with the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events.  From a large screen in a window facing the sidewalk, the public will be able to read what the playwright is writing and watch the creation of the next great Chicago play in real time. The Storefront Playwright Project will take place at Expo72, 72 E. Randolph St., in downtown Chicago, July 2 – 27, 2013, Tuesdays through Saturdays, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The Storefront Playwright Project aims to support the playwriting community, increase awareness of emerging and established playwrights, and encourage audiences to engage more deeply with Chicago theatre and the creative process of writing a new play for the theatre. The League of Chicago Theatres will collect contact information from interested visitors who want updates on future developments of the playwrights’ work.

“Last year, we were invigorated by the success of Write Out Front: A Playwright Happening in New York and decided to sponsor a similar program in Chicago.  It was met with resounding success by playwrights and spectators,” says Deb Clapp, Executive Director of The League of Chicago Theatres.  “Chicago is the home to more world premiere plays than any other city.  The Storefront Theatre Project gives us the opportunity to support our playwrights while giving visibility to playwrights, the art of playwriting and the active new play scene in Chicago.”   

Playwrights selected for the project receive a stipend of $50 per day for a four hour time slot (10 a.m. – 2 p.m. or 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.) and will be promoted through on-site signage and social media, as well as on ChicagoPlays.com.  Participating playwrights already include Regina Taylor, Scott Barsotti, Danny Bernardo, Seth Bockley, Randall Colburn, Philip Dawkins, Nambi E. Kelley, M.E.H. Lewis, Mia McCullough, Jon Steinhagen and many more. 

The League of Chicago Theatres’ Storefront Playwright Project is based upon Write Out Front: A Playwright Happening, created by playwright Micheline Auger.  Write Out Front was held at New York’s Drama Bookshop, from August 13 to September 1, 2012, and hosted 71 playwrights, over the three-week/142-hour period. The inaugural Storefront Playwright Project took place December 2012 in Chicago.

JULY 2013 PLAYWRIGHT SCHEDULE

Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
July 2
10 AM – 2PM
Francesca Peppiatt

2PM – 6PM
Mia McCullough 
July 3
10 AM – 2PM
Regina Taylor

2PM – 6PM
Scott Barsotti
July 4
10 AM – 2PM
Jessy Lauren Smith


July 5
10 AM – 2PM
Robert Koon

2PM – 6PM
Jeremy Menekseoglu
July 6
10 AM – 2PM
Liz Ellison

2PM – 6PM
Randall Colburn
July 9
10 AM – 2PM
Trina Kakacek

2PM – 6PM
Susan Lieberman
July 10
10 AM – 2PM
Jenni Lamb

2PM – 6PM
Tif Harrison
July 11
10 AM – 2PM
Bilal Dardai

2PM – 6PM
Danny Bernardo
July 12
10 AM – 2PM
Alex Lubischer

2PM – 6PM
Jon Steinhagen
July 13
10 AM – 2PM
Blake Levinson

2PM – 6PM
Leslie Ann Sheppard
July 16
10 AM – 2PM
Emily Dendinger

2PM – 6PM
E.J.C. Calvert
July 17
10AM – 2PM
Malic White

2 PM – 6PM
M.E.H. Lewis
July 18
10 AM – 2PM
Chad Eschman

2PM – 6PM
Brea Pautsch and Brooke Allen
July 19
10 AM – 2PM
James Sherman

2PM – 6PM
Dan Caffrey
July 20
10 AM – 2PM
Brooke Allen

2PM – 6PM
Nambi E. Kelley
July 23
10 AM – 2PM
Erik Gernand

2PM – 6PM
Skye Robinson Hillis
July 24
10AM – 2PM
Mary Beth Hoerner

2 PM – 6PM
Joe Orlandino
July 25
10 AM – 2PM
David Isaacson

2PM – 6PM
Jordan Faber
July 26
10 AM – 2PM
Emilio Williams

2PM – 6PM
Philip Dawkins

July 27
10 AM – 2PM
Jennifer Rumberger

2PM – 6PM
Seth Bockley


About Chicago theater
Chicago theater is the leader in the U.S. with more than 250 theaters throughout Chicagoland, comprising a rich and varied community ranging from storefront, non-union theaters to the most renowned resident theaters in the country, including 5 which have been honored with Regional Tony Awards, and the largest touring Broadway organization in the nation. Chicago’s theaters serve 5 million audience members annually and have a combined budget of more than $250 million. Chicago produces and/or presents more world premieres annually than any other city in the nation. In 2009-10 alone Chicago theater companies produced more than 130 world premiere productions and adaptations. Each year Chicago theaters send new work to resident theaters across the country, to Broadway, and around the world. 

About The League of Chicago Theatres
The League of Chicago Theatres is an alliance of theaters which leverages its collective strength to promote, support and advocate for Chicago's theater industry locally, nationally and internationally. The League of Chicago Theatres Foundation is dedicated to enhancing the art of theater in the Chicago area through audience development and support services for theaters and theater professionals.

About The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events
The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) is dedicated to supporting Chicago’s arts and culture community. This includes fostering the development of Chicago’s nonprofit arts sector, independent working artists and for-profit arts organizations demonstrating the City of Chicago’s commitment to celebrating the arts.

For a comprehensive list of Chicago productions, visit the League of Chicago website, www.chicagoplays.com.  Discounted tickets are available at www.hottix.org.




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