The GRIND = Gossip, Rumors, Innuendos, News & DramaUrbanTheater Company (UTC) is committed to the creation and exploration of urban-inspired works that convey, illuminate and empathize with the human experience. FROM the STREETS to the STAGE.
[Now Showing] Midwest Premiere of "Beauty of the Father" by Nilo Cruz, directed by Cecilie Keenan at the Wicker Park Art Center (at St. Paul's Community Church). Runs until November 19. For tickets/info visit go to:
www.UrbanTheaterChicago.org
Fucking A Kickstarter Campaign
After a successful Midwest Premiere in 2011 of Beauty of the Fatherby Pulitzer Winner Nilo Cruz, UrbanTheater Company (UTC) continues SEASON SIX with the highly anticipated production of Fucking A by Pulitzer Prize (Topdog/Underdog) and MacArthur Genius Award recipient, Suzan-Lori Parks. Fucking A will be performed in association with Pegasus Players’ new home at 4520 N. Beacon Street (formerly the historic Hull House).
Fucking A is set in a post apocalyptic world, Hester, an Abortionist, must take life in order to save the life of her imprisoned son. Inspired by Nathaniel Hawthorne’s, The Scarlet Letter, Fucking A explores societal corruption, sexual politics and the enduring love of one mother for her child. Provocative and redemptive, this is a theatrical event not to be missed.
UrbanTheater Company has assembled a top-notch cast and production team, but we need your HELP to get us through the beginning stages of this production. Every penny you donate will go directly to the costs necessary to making our production a success. Unfortunately, if our goal isn’t met before targeted deadline, we don’t get a penny. You can donate as little as $1 to as much as you are capable of. Every little bit counts, and we would love your help in making this amazing production come to life.
From its inception, UrbanTheater Company has produced, promoted and performed plays of under-represented playwrights of color, allowing theatre to thrive in communities appreciative of cultural inclusion and accessibility. Celebrating it’s 6th Season and tenth production, the Joseph Jefferson recommended and award winning company has featured a myriad of critically acclaimed Chicago directors including Ron OJ Parson, Cecilie Keenan, Joel Moorman, Marti Lyons and Richard Perez. With eight Midwest Premieres and one World Premiere, UTC has provided tremendous opportunities for actors of color to perform in professional productions.
Fucking A will be performed at Pegasus Players/Beacon Street Hull House located in Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood, from March 22nd - April 15th, 2012; preview performances from March 20th – March 21st.
Thank you for your support and for being a vital part of fulfilling our mission to bring compelling stories,From the Streets to the Stage!
Warmest Regards,
Ivan, Madrid and Marilyn
(UTC Founders)
OMG! Our Sonnets Kickstarter campaign made a HUGE leap! We are now 75% funded and have $1937 to go with ONLY 35 hrs left! Thank you to everyone for getting us up there! To keep this train moving forward go to:
Your support is greatly appreciated!
Sonnets Cast photo by Anthony Aicardi
UTC Believes!
Thank you to our recent backer’s for supporting our efforts with Sonnets For An Old Century by José Rivera at the Steppenwolf Garage. Thank YOU for keeping us alive! We only have 2 days left after tomorrow and we still NEED all the support we can get in order to make our goal. Please continue to spread the word. Let’s finish strong!
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Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is: 5 Days Left To Reach Our Goal!
Hello Friends, Family and Supporters of the Arts,
Our Kickstarter Campaign is coming to an end and we need your help. We’re 43% funded and $4,528 short from making our goal of $8,000 and we ONLY have FIVE days left! 59 amazing people have already backed our project in effort to successfully produce the Midwest Premiere of “Sonnets For An Old Century” by José Rivera at the Steppenwolf Garage. Thank you! The thing with Kickstarter is, if we don’t raise the projected ($8000) amount, we don’t get a thing. Even if we are a penny short, we loose everything!
UrbanTheater has been producing work primarily in the Humboldt Park community and is committed to creating work that reflects our community, just like our motto states: From the Streets to the Stage. With an emphasis on creating opportunities for Latino’s and as well as actor’s and designer’s of color, we appreciate that Steppenwolf recognizes that Puerto Rican voices are an important part of Chicago’s innovative theater.
We always talk about about how we want to see more Latino work but that is rarely funded by anyone but Latinos, well, here’s your opportunity to make a difference!
To increase your donate or to increase your pledge go to: http://kck.st/UTCKickstarter
Thank you in advance for your support!
With Love,
Everyone at UrbanTheater
Cast of Sonnets For An Old Century
Photo by Joel Moorman
We are 28% funded, help us get to 100%!
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ONLY 12 DAYS LEFT! HELP US REACH OUR GOAL!
After a successful run of the Midwest Premiere of Brainpeople by José Rivera in 2010, UrbanTheater Company (UTC) tackles another Midwest Premiere by Rivera, Sonnets For An Old Century presented as part of the 2nd Annual Garage Rep at Steppenwolf, opening February 11th. UTC is 1 of 3 up-and-coming companies, performing in rotating repertory and we’re overjoyed at the opportunity!
This work by Obie-winning, Academy Award-nominated playwright José Rivera asks the question, What would you say about the life you’ve lived?”. In a waiting room for the afterlife, a crowd of ordinary souls are en route to their final resting place and are given one last chance to share with the universe their parting thoughts. Part poetry, part magical realism, this dreamscape play offers profound insights and revelations.
We have stellar cast and an amazing production team. But we need your help to get us through the final stages of production. Every penny you donate will go directly to the costs necessary to making this production successful. Unfortunately, if our goal isn’t met before the deadline, we don’t get a penny, but the show must go on! You can donate as little as $1 to as much as you are capable of. Every little bit counts, and we would love your help to make this amazing production come to life. Thank you in advance for your support!
Help us spread the word!
To Donate Click on following link: i Pledge To UTC
Warmest Regards,
Madrid, Marilyn and Ivan
(UTC Founders)
THANK YOU to all our recent backer’s! We appreciate YOU! Only 12 days left for UTC’s Kickstarter campaign!
Help us reach our Kickstarter goal!
photo from: http://blogs.voices.com
Ain’t No Mountain High Enough!
Sonnets For An Old Century at Steppenwolf’s Garage
¡Be a part of UTC’s journey!
Now in our 5th season, we are overjoyed to be a part of the 2nd Annual Garage Rep at Steppenwolf Theater Company where we will be performing Sonnets for an Old Century by José Rivera!
This work by Obie-winning, Academy Award-nominated playwright José Rivera asks the question:
“What would you say about the life you’ve lived?”
In a waiting room for the afterlife, a crowd of ordinary souls are in route to their final resting place and are given one last chance to share with the universe their parting thoughts. Part poetry, part magical realism, this dreamscape play offers profound insights and revelations.
We have stellar cast and an amazing production team. But, we need your help to get us through the final stages of production. Every penny you donate will go directly to the costs necessary to making this production successful. Every little bit counts, and we would love your help to make this amazing production come to life.
To donate, go to: Please help spread the word! Thank you in advance!
-FROM THE STREETS TO THE STAGE
