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ACTOR'S EQUITY & THE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMITTEE PRESENTS WORKING WITH THE CLASSICS: A TWO-DAY WORKSHOP! (6/27 & 6/28)
@ivanvega is a part of the committee below representing @urbantheater. This is a great opportunity for actor’s who want get better prepared when auditioning for the classics. Please spread the word. We hope to see you this weekend!
Employment Opportunity Committee invites you to
WORKING WITH THE CLASSICS: A TWO-DAY WORKSHOP
Saturday, June 27, 2009 and Sunday, June 28, 2009
9:00AM – 12:00PM
CHICAGO SHAKESPEARE THEATRE (Navy Pier)
*Learn How to Prepare and Audition for the Classics*
*Understand the Classics On and Off Stage*
(NO RSVP OR RESERVATION NEEDED.)
Tagged Classics Workshop EEO Actor's Equity.
[ACTING QUOTE OF THE DAY] The thing about anything in life is you have to get ready for it. Study, learn and in terms of acting, there’s a lot to learn. The bigger culture you have in life, the better actor you’ll be. You’ll have more to pull on.
— Jacqueline Bisset, Interview on “Chats from the Past”
Tagged Acting quote Culture Learning.
“Broken Thread” Audience Testimonial - Vaida
A lot of people want to do theater, but NOT theater company
—
-William Hayashi
(Regarding those who run theater company’s)
Why "Broken Thread" Exists
I just finished watching my DVR recording of Oprah’s special on Madeleine McCann who has been missing for two years now. She disappeared from a resort in Portugal during a family vacation. Madeleine turns 6 on May 12th. I’m not a parent, but no one should ever have to go through what Mr. & Mrs. McCann are going through. Ever! It broke my heart watching that one hour special. The McCann’s have to live with that weight every second of their life. I cannot imagine ever going through that.
It does makes me proud that UrbanTheater Company (UTC) was willing to produce a play about a child abduction titled “Broken Thread” by resident playwright Wysteria Edwards. Last night was the final performance in West Town (Chicago) of “Broken Thread” after an 8 week run. The play not only deals with a child abduction and the pain that parents endure, but it’s also about missing priorities. It’s still a work in progress and Edwards is working very hard on re-writes as we search for producers/venues that are willing to produce her play. This story needs to be told.
Whether you saw this play or not, or whether you enjoyed it or disliked it, this play touches on very important themes and exists to create an awareness for Missing & Exploited Children. As a theater company, this is our contribution. How can you help?
-Ivan Vega
Co-Founder & Co- Artistic Director
Tagged Madeleine McCann, Missing, Broken Thread Oprah Wysteria Edwards UrbanTheater.
There’s only a few weeks before UTC’s 5th production closes Don’t Miss out! Tickets are only $10!
BROKEN THREAD
a World Premiere
written by Wysteria Edwards
directed by Nikkieli DeMone
What if the person you loved the most simply vanished?
“When six-year-old Sara Callahan vanishes, the FBI come in to wade through the evidence and question those closest to her. What emerges is a troubled marriage, a father willing to sell his soul for success, hidden betrayals and the possibility of a child predator. Intense and poignant, the drama keeps you guessing until the last possible second”
March 14-May 3, 2009
Thurs-Sat at 8pm
Sunday at 3pm
PRICE:
$10 - General Admission
Sunday’s - ‘Pay What You Can Actor & Student Night’ (w/ headshot & resume/ID)
FOR TICKETS:
Call - 312-239-8783
E.mail - utcreservations@gmail.com
Buy Tickets on Goldstar (Limited Special Promo) - goldstar.com/events/chicago-il/broken-thread.html
IN VIDEO:
Ivan Vega/@ivanvega (Co-Founder & Co-Artistic Director)
-UrbanTheater Company
Song by Arctic Monkey’s - Dancing Shoes (Rythms Del Mundo)
Tagged UrbanTheater UTC Broken Thread.
Interview with “Broken Thread” playwright Wysteria Edwards (@wystieedwards) before her flight back to Washington State after a week vist to Chicago.
Tagged Broken Thread Wysteria Edwards UrbanTheater.
BROKEN THREAD
a World Premiere
written by Wysteria Edwards
directed by Nikkieli DeMone
What if the person you loved the most simply vanished?
“When six-year-old Sara Callahan vanishes, the FBI come in to wade through the evidence and question those closest to her. What emerges is a troubled marriage, a father willing to sell his soul for success, hidden betrayals and the possibility of a child predator. Intense and poignant, the drama keeps you guessing until the last possible second”
March 14-May 3, 2009
Thurs-Sat at 8pm
Sunday at 3pm
No Shows 4/5 & 4/12 (Easter Sunday)
PRICE:
$20 General Admission (Fri, Sat & Sun)
$10 Thursdays
Sunday’s - ‘Pay What You Can Actor’s Night’ (w/ headshot & resume)
FOR TICKETS:
Call - 312-239-8783
E.mail - utcreservations@gmail.com
Buy Tickets on Goldstar (Limited Special Promo) - http://www.goldstar.com/events/chicag…
IN VIDEO (Artistic Collective/Co-Artistic Director’s):
Marilyn Camacho
Nikkieli DeMone/@NikkieliDeMone
Ivan Vega/@ivanvega
VIDEOGRAPHER/BACKGROUND VOICE:
Lynette “Jari” Vega/@
We hope to see you at the theater!
-UrbanTheater Company
Tagged Urban, Broken Thread UrbanTheater.
Jessica Marie Lunsford
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Diamond and Tionda Bradley….abducted July 2001, Chicago, IL
