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Wayward Productions in association with Chicago Fusion Theatre Presents: Richard III
Written by William Shakespeare – Adapted and Directed by Carlo Lorenzo Garcia
Opening Friday, May 24th at 8:00 PM - Thru June 29th
Thurs., Fri., Sat. at 8:00 PM
Following its critically acclaimed sold out run at Underground Wonder Bar, Wayward Productions in association with Chicago Fusion Theatre is pleased to transfer this hit production to The Den.
Wayward Productions immerses itself into the underworld of a motorcycle gang to create an environmental reinterpretation of this classic Shakespearean Tragi-History. Wayward’s “royal family” is The Warlocks Motorcycle Club and their “castle”-London’s bar in early 1970’s Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Richard III will be a fourth wall demolishing theatrical experience for both outlaws and Shakespeare purists
Tickets are $20 general admission, $15 for industry, students, seniors, military& veterans
Tickets can be purchased online at http://www.waywardproductions.org Or by calling 866-468-3401
Wayward Productions Presents:
Live at London’s Bar
All Ages Show! Late Nights 10PM thru June 29th
Join us after select performances of Richard III for live entertainment by local musicians. Entry is free with your ticket to the same night’s performance of Richard III, or $5 cover at the door.
Friday May 24th-Opening Night Reception featuring RUN AND PUNCH
Friday May 31st-URBAN TWANG
Friday June 21st-SADIE AND THE STARK featuring Richard III Ensemble Member Sadie Rogers
Saturday June 29th-Closing Night Reception featuring CPT. CAPTAIN
Tickets can be purchased online at http://tktwb.tw/CFT
Or by calling 866-468-3401
Found Objects Theatre Group presents: MASCOT
Written by Chris Bower - Performed by Matt Test - Directed by Kevlyn Hayes
 Opening Friday, May 3rd at 7:30 PM
Thru May 26th
Fri., Sat. at 7:30 PM & Sun. at 3:00 PM
In Mascot, a man comically estranged from his family has something more important to worry about: a restraining order that keeps him from his son's high school football games. As he attempts increasingly grandiose and absurd ways to see his son play without being caught, he must confront the series of events that led to his banishment. Mascot is a humorous tragedy consumed with rage,
blackmail, disguises, wet grass, and whispers.
Tickets are $15
Tickets can be purchased online at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/353112. Reservations can be made by calling 773.800.9479 or by emailing: foundobjectstheatrechicago.com
Think Tank Comedy: Chasing the Hype
Sunday @ 7:30PM - June 2nd thru June 23rd.
Purchase ticket today at http://chasingthehype.brownpapertickets.com/
 Think Tank returns to the stage with a new dose of its trademark style of silly satire and bizarre scenarios. "Chasing the Hype" uses elements of vaudeville, silent film, and multimedia to poke fun at the bloated news media, and the prevalence of misinformation fed to the masses through the instantaneous "reporting" of news events.
The 24-hour news cycle, twitter, and a smartphone in every hand has vastly increased the speed in which news events are "reported." With their trademark style of silly satire and bizarre scenarios, Think Tank pokes fun at America’s obsession with reporting the news as quickly and bombastically as possible. With elements of vaudeville, silent film, and multimedia, “Chasing the Hype” presents a portrait of reactionary news coverage, along with a crop of scenes designed to poke fun at the sillier aspects of every-day life. Chicago press has called Think Tank “some of the most bizarre, high-concept comedy around” and a “standout in the overcrowded scene of local sketch comedy.”
Described as some of the "most bizarre, high-concept comedy around," and a "standout among the overcrowded scene of local sketch comedy," Think Tank has been performing in Chicago and around the Midwest for 6 years. Members include Kevin Carroll, Brent Bridwell, Paul Robinson, and Peter Stepnoski. All of these fine men have studied acting, comedy, and writing in Chicago at the Second City Conservatory, IO, and Columbia College.
New American Folk Theatre presents the world premiere musical: THE MARVELOUS LAND OF OZ
Music and book by Anthony Whitaker, directed by Whitaker and choreographed by Jamal Howard
 Fri., May 10th thru Sun., June 2nd
Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays matinees at 3:00 p.m.
Based on the children's novel of the same name, by L. Frank Baum, The Marvelous Land of Oz follows a young boy named Tip on his journey to find Ozma, the lost Princess of Oz. After escaping from Mombi, a witch who has held him captive since birth, he is joined by Jack Pumpkinhead, a talking Saw-Horse and old favorites, the Scarecrow and Tin Man. Along the way, Tip meets General Jinjur and her all-girl Army of Revolt, who take over the Emerald City and remove the Scarecrow from his throne. Magic spells and strange characters make up this tale of true identity and self-worth from Baum's beloved Oz series.
Tickets are $20. Tickets are also available for $15 for children 12 and under. Group rates for groups of 10 or more are available. Tickets are available at the door or online.
To purchase tickets, visit newamericanfolktheatre.org or http://landofoz.brownpapertickets.com/.
 THE PRINCESS SHOW
Saturdays at 3PM:
May 18, May 25, June 1, June 8
Come meet your favorite princess! Cinderella, Rapunzel, Snow White and their friend the silly Jester are ready to play! In this original creation from Chicago Kids Company features brightly-colored costumes and scenery, sing-a-long songs, and plenty of audience participation that is great for the whole family!
Come dressed as your favoite princess or prince!
Purchase ticket today at brownpapertickets.com
Questions? treehouse@thedentheatre.com (773) 456-1211
 Awkward Pause Theatre presents: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
Book and Lyrics by HOWARD ASHMAN, music by ALAN MENKEN, based on the film by Roger Corman, screenplay by Charles Griffith
May 31st thru June 17th
Fridays & Saturdays - 7:30PM
Sundays - 3PM
Seymour Krelborn is one unlucky clod. Working as a clerk in Mushnik’s (failing) Flower Shop, he yearns to make something of himself, earn some respect, and maybe - just maybe - gain the attention of the beautiful Audrey! Just as Mushnik gets ready to close the doors for good, Seymour discovers a new species of flytrap that could attract enough attention to save the shop and make Seymour the hero he's always dreamed of being! If only he can figure out what to feed it…
To purchase tickets, visit http://awkwardpausetheatre.brownpapertickets.com/.
Think Tank Comedy: Chasing the Hype
Sunday @ 7:30PM - June 2nd thru June 23rd.
Purchase ticket today at http://chasingthehype.brownpapertickets.com/
Think Tank returns to the stage with a new dose of its trademark style of silly satire and bizarre scenarios. "Chasing the Hype" uses elements of vaudeville, silent film, and multimedia to poke fun at the bloated news media, and the prevalence of misinformation fed to the masses through the instantaneous "reporting" of news events.
The 24-hour news cycle, twitter, and a smartphone in every hand has vastly increased the speed in which news events are "reported." With their trademark style of silly satire and bizarre scenarios, Think Tank pokes fun at America’s obsession with reporting the news as quickly and bombastically as possible. With elements of vaudeville, silent film, and multimedia, “Chasing the Hype” presents a portrait of reactionary news coverage, along with a crop of scenes designed to poke fun at the sillier aspects of every-day life. Chicago press has called Think Tank “some of the most bizarre, high-concept comedy around” and a “standout in the overcrowded scene of local sketch comedy.”
Described as some of the "most bizarre, high-concept comedy around," and a "standout among the overcrowded scene of local sketch comedy," Think Tank has been performing in Chicago and around the Midwest for 6 years. Members include Kevin Carroll, Brent Bridwell, Paul Robinson, and Peter Stepnoski. All of these fine men have studied acting, comedy, and writing in Chicago at the Second City Conservatory, IO, and Columbia College.
Loyalty Production present: CIRCUS CIRCUS
Written by Eric Welch and Brian Walker
 June 7th, 8th, 9th, 14th, 15th, 16th
Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays matinees at 3:00 p.m.
Circus Circus creates a world within our world. One that society is barely aware of, and one in which even if you’ve never been there you have still heard stories about. You will gain access to this world through our main character, Robert, immersed deep within the system.
Circus Circus follows Robert as he is arrested for marijuana and sent to Circus Circus State Penitentiary. Through Robert you will be exposed to the loss, degradation, and chaos he is faced with on a daily basis, under the tight control of the spectacular, wonderful, extravagant, and sinister, Warden Gordon. He allows you access because like any good ringmaster, Warden Gordon enjoys showing off. Robert sits patiently, locked up alongside violent offenders, child molesters, and rapists! Some of these offenders even have a shorter prison sentence than him, and it’s all because he was arrested for marijuana. Does that make sense? A non-violent crime receiving more time than a violent crime? It happens every day, and every day our prison system is being over-crowded with non-violent marijuana offenders.
This is not a political, soap-box preaching, prison play or one heralding marijuana. This is Circus Circus- based entirely on a true story. A story that will be told not just through our actors, but with original music and video imagery strewn across multiple television screens in the theatre. Like any circus, we have prepared a night full of entertainment, and one thing is for certain, Circus Circus is a one of a kind, original play. Enjoy the show!
Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at the link below.
brownpapertickets.com/event/369755
 World Premiere of: LIPSTICK GOES ON LAST
May 24th – June 23rd
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Meet Meredith, a former Beauty Queen, as she struggles with aging, alcoholism, a defiant daughter, a philandering husband, and a Girl Scout Leader from Hell. Meet her best friend Rita as she struggles with overeating, a still-in-the-closet husband, and her feuding friends.
Set to a 1970’s soundtrack, come back to a not-so-much gentler time where our problems weren’t that much different than today but they were so much more FABULOUS!
Kid Brooklyn Productions presents: THE LITTLE DOG LAUGHED
June 20th thru July 7th
Thurs., Fri., Sat. @ 8PM and Sun @ 3PM
Purchase ticket at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/379775
A JANGLEHEART CIRCUS
August 22, 23, 24 - Shows 7PM-1AM
1 day pass $20 • Thursday/Friday/Saturday Pass $50
Submissions Close June 1st • Tickets On Sale Early June
A Jangle Heart Circus from Tim Lyons on Vimeo.;
 Her Story Theater presents:
SHADOW TOWN
October 10-November 17, 2013
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HER STORY THEATER creates an original production based on the interviewed lives of girls trafficked into the Chicago sex slave trade and those involved with their rescue and recovery.
Proceeds will benefit P.R.O.M.I.S.E, a Salvation Army program, that created and supports Anne's House - long term residential housing and care for sex trafficked girls, ages 12 to 17; and The DREAMCATCHER Foundation, a street rescue and recovery organization for Chicago sex trafficked girls and women.
SHADOW TOWN is a powerful and attitude changing production on this horrific issue. The production creates an understanding of the nightmare these young girls endure. It is a call for all of us to step forward and end this modern day slavery.
Double Feature - A Monthy Stand Up Comedy & Film Festival
9:00 PM every last Wednesday of the month.
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Box Acting Studio
B1 - Human Behavior
The springboard to fearless acting. Use the Meisner
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to human behavior. Open the door to emotional freedom and
availability. (Tuesday
6:30-9:30)
B2 - Power of Imagination
Unleash imagination. Make bold choices while
training to be the most honest, brave and
open you have ever been onstage (Tuesday + Thursday 6:00-9:00)
B3 - They Hybrid
Fuse Meisner, Viewpoints, Text and a whole lot
of Black Box to unleash physical impulses.
This class will leave you breathless. (Monday + Wednesday
6:00-9:30)
B4 - The Key
Exercise your Black Box skills through directed
scene and monologue work. Apply your process
to the profession. (Monday + Wednesday 6:00-9:30)
The Audition
Be fearless in auditions. Walk away with a killer
monologue and perfect your audition
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