It’s another round of Chicago Theatre Off Book! This week, we review local theatre offerings that are burning up the stage with fire, heat, and smolder. Later, we’ll chat with Timeline and Stage 773 about the excitement around their 2011/2012 Season. And of course, we’re featuring two local playwrights in our one-minute audio play segment Got A Minute? Have a listen and let us know what you think!
Shot word of the show: curious.
Chicago Theatre Off Book for October 21, 2011
Review Round-up from The Fourth Walsh:
“The Great Fire” at Lookingglass Theatre
“Lucia di Lammermoor” at The Lyric Opera
“Old Times” at Strawdog Theatre
Special Guests:
Nick Bowling, Timeline Theatre
Brian Posen, Stage 773
Got A Minute?
“Paper Cut” written by Chad Volkers
“Krafty Klueless Klan” written by Eleanor Cavanaugh
CLICK TO LISTEN:
(original audio source)
RECENT EPISODES:
October 14, 2011
October 7, 2011
September 29, 2011
(All episodes)
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With reviews, interviews and one-minute audio-plays, Off Book will showcase the local talents driving Chicago’s dynamic theatre force. Hosted by Actor Joshua Volkers and Reviewer Katy Walsh from The Fourth Walsh, Off Book is where Chicago meets to discuss innovation.
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