About The New Switcheroo: “We’re a project-based band comprised of multi-instrumentalists, singers, songwriters, and theatre artists who have known and worked with each other for years. Formed in this incarnation in the spring of 2011, we have a deep love for what we do and for each other. The New Switcheroo combines downhome folk sensibility with sublime vocal harmonies layered over lush acoustic instrumental arrangements to create a rich sound that will warm your insides and tickle your fancy!”

Switcheroo-ers: Steve Clark (guitar/vocals), Kathryn Diana (fiddle/vocals), Claire Feeney (vocals/percussion), Ian Knox (accordion/vocals), Johanna P. Lind (vocals/percussion) and Austin Oie (banjo/vocals)

For more information on this talented team, visit www.thenewswitcheroo.com

The Cast of Red Tape's ELEPHANT'S GRAVEYARD with Playwright George Brant

Congratulations to the cast and crew of Elephant’s Graveyard on their Jeff Recommendation!

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“Vivid writing…immediate and heartbreaking.” – Austin Chronicle

“A theatrical masterpiece.” – Columbia City Paper

“Dramatic poetry…remarkable in its use of language and imagery…eloquent and thought-provoking.” – Onstage Columbia

“A testament to effective storytelling.” – Seattle Theatre Examiner

We’re currently organizing our artistic teams for 3 unique devised pieces, which will be created and incubated during the summer months. Co-Producers John Rooney & Hannah Fenlon, and deviser/director Lizzie Lovelady, are looking for actors with a connection to/interest in autism to participate in a piece dealing with the disorder.

The piece’s title is TBD, and rehearsals will take place during the months of May, June and July, pending actor availability. There will be three Saturday performances/workshops during the month of July. Interested adult actors of all ethnicities are welcome to submit their headshots and resumes (with FEP submission in the subject line) to hannah@twobirdscasting.com for consideration.   For more information about Fresh Eyes, please visit: http://redtapetheatre.org/fresh-eyes-project/. 

Les Enfants Terribles at CFANN 2011. Photo Austin D. Oie Photography

We are thrilled to announce the artists participating in CFANN 2012.  This diverse lineup of  movement, circus, visual and installation based artists can’t be seen together anywhere else.  You won’t want to miss this.

CFANN is April 14- Get your tickets now!

What is CFANN?

Durational Installation Performance:

Anna Henson

Visual Artists:

Daniel Black

Brikena Boci

Rine Boyer

Austin D. Oie

Kyle Van Heck

Jennifer Hines

Performances by:

Sandy Donahue

Leah Druzinsky

Greer Dworman

Maureen Gonzales

Dean Evans as Honeybuns

Maria Macsay

Mystery Key Theatre

Maan Nabong and Kyle Seguin

Our Fair City

Jeny Nelson

Taisha Paggett and Meg Wolfe

Christina Tadeo and Isabelle Collazo

Verge Dance Company

Jessica Wright Buha

2012 BROADWAY IN CHICAGO EMERGING THEATER AWARD

CHICAGO (March 28, 2012) – The League of Chicago Theatres announces the five finalists for the 2012 Broadway In Chicago Emerging Theater Award.  This is the sixth year of the award, which provides $5,000, consultation with Broadway In Chicago staff members, and a marketing package that includes advertising support.

The award was created in 2007 to encourage, support and promote young theaters in Chicago that have demonstrated great ability and promise, artistic excellence and fiscal responsibility in business practices. The honoree will be selected from this group of finalists by a majority vote of member companies of the League of Chicago Theatres.

The 2012 finalists are:

• 16^th Street Theater
• Red Tape Theatre
• Sideshow Theatre Company
• The Music Theatre Company
• Theatre Seven of Chicago

Applications for the award were accepted during January and February, 2012.  Eligible companies must be a member of the League of Chicago Theatres, have been incorporated at least 3 and no longer than 10 years, and have demonstrated artistic excellence, fiscal responsibility, community leadership, and potential for future growth.

A nomination committee comprised of Chicago theatre industry professionals and educators reviewed the applications and selected five finalists. The finalists will be presented before the entire League membership for a final vote in March and April. The award recipient is determined by majority vote from the entire League membership and will be announced in mid April. Each member company is permitted to cast one vote toward the finalist of their choice.  The House Theatre of Chicago, Silk Road Theatre Project, the side project, Steep Theatre and The New Colony are previous recipients of the award.

“We are fortunate to be a part of the Chicago Theatre community, one of the most vibrant theatre communities in the world,” comments Lou Raizin, President of Broadway In Chicago.  “It gives us great pleasure each year to recognize theatre companies that are emerging and distinguishingChicago with their great work.  The Emerging Theater Award celebrates the extraordinary spirit of mentorship that is unique to our city.”

“We are thrilled to once again partner with award sponsor Broadway In Chicago to present this award to a Chicago theatre company,” says Deb Clapp,Executive Director of the League of Chicago Theatres “The Emerging Theater Award is a testament to the collaborative and supportive nature of theChicago theatre community.  We know that this award has made an impact on the emerging companies it supports and we are thrilled to honor a company in this manner.”

The award will be presented at the League of Chicago Theatres Annual Gala, an elegant event that brings together supporters from the community to champion more than 200 Chicago theatre companies.  This year’s Gala will be held on Monday, May 14, 2012, at 5:30pm in the Burnham Ballroom of the luxury hotel JW Marriott Chicago, 151 W. Adams St. in Chicago.  In addition to the Emerging Theater Award, the League will honor Brian Dennehyand Nathan Lane as the recipients of the 2012 Tribute Award.  Court Theatre’s Artistic Director Charles Newell will receive the 2011 Artistic Leadership Award.  Two hundred fifty supporters of the League of Chicago Theatres are expected to attend.

About Chicago theater

Chicago is the cultural leader in the U.S. with the largest and most diverse theater community that produces more world premieres than anywhere else in the world. Chicagoland boasts more than 250 professional theaters and consists of a rich and varied community ranging from storefront, non-union theaters to the most renowned resident theaters in the country, including 4 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 – and no other city in the country has such a creative, respected and thriving theater community. Chicago’s theater industry, with both its exceptional theater and an extraordinary talent pool, has long been the envy of the world’s top theater cities and is second to none in number and innovation.

The League of Chicago Theatres’ Mission Statement

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 Chicagoarea through audience development and support services for theaters and theater professionals.

The finest in Chicago’s dance and physical theatre scene come together with a stunning selection of video, visual, fibre and installation artists.

It’s only one night- Don’t miss it.

Saturday, April 14 at Red Tape Theatre, 8:00-Midnight

$20 admission includes drinks, snacks and performances all night

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CFANN is a one night event hosted by Red Tape Theatre.  It brings together artists and arts enthusiasts for an evening of performances, installations, and tasty treats from neighborhood eateries.  Red Tape is known for its transformative space, and CFANN is no exception.  Guests will find themselves in a cool, lounge style venue surrounded by provocative intersections of visual, interactive and performance art.

Durational Installation Performance:
Anna Henson

Visual Artists:
Daniel Black, Brikena Boci, Rine Boyer, Austin D. Oie, Kyle Van Heck, Jennifer Hines

Performances by:
Sandy Donahue, Leah Druzinsky, Greer Dworman, Maureen Gonzales, Dean Evans as Honeybuns, Colleen Halloran, Maria Macsay, Mystery Key Theatre, Maan Nabong and Kyle Seguin, Our Fair City, Jeny Nelson, Taisha Paggett and Meg Wolfe, Christina Tadeo and Isabelle Collazo, Verge Dance Company, Jessica Wright

Food Sponsors:
Argo Tea, Melanthios Greek Char House, Pastoral, Wilde Bar and Grile (Red Tape’s Season Sponsor), and Zad Restaurant. 

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An unsettling coming-of-age story for the modern day, The Xylophone West chronicles a young boy’s journey into the heart of violence and back again. Set against the backdrop of an insular, rural community in Nebraska, the story ignites with Patrick plotting a flight west to escape an increasingly hostile gang of boys at his high school. When a nightmarish accident nixes his chance of outrunning them, he is forced to confront his aggressors, and himself.