Here’s some a press release on the theaterical programs currently located in the LOOP THEATER –
THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS
ANNOUNCES EXTENSION OF 2004 SEASON AT THE LOOP THEATER
Programs Feature Mix of Chicago Premieres and Remounts May-Dec. 2004
The Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs proudly announces the extension of programs at the Loop Theater, 8 E. Randolph St., from May â€" Dec. 2004. Originally scheduled for demolition in June 2004, the City now anticipates selling the land to a developer by Jan. 2005 and will continue programming until that time.
“Since we opened in August 2003, the Loop Theater has both provided performing space to nomadic theater companies and drawn diverse audiences,†says Department of Cultural Affairs Commissioner Lois Weisberg. “We’re excited to continue to make good use of this transitional space and strengthen our contribution to the vibrant theater district.â€
Featured performances for 2004 include: CIF Sketch as part of the Chicago Improv Festival, May 7-8; two performances presented by Hook and Mouth Productions, BASSPROV and the Chicago premiere of The Humperdink Family Reunion, May 13-22; Nomenil Theatre Company’s Love Pollution: A Tekno-popera, May 29 â€"
June 27; National Showcase of New Plays 2004, July 16 â€" 21, featuring the best new American plays from national theater companies; greasy joan & company’s production of Antigone, Sept. 10 â€" Oct. 10; 500 Clown Frankenstein, Oct. 15 â€" Nov. 13; and Hell In A Handbag Productions’ farcical holiday programs Rudolph the Red Hosed Reindeer, Dec. 2 â€" 31, and A Very Special Fa La La This Christmas, Dec. 10 – 18.
Tickets can be purchased by phone at 312-744-LOOP (5667), on-line at www.ticketweb.com, or in person at the Loop Theater box office, 8 E. Randolph St. Box office is open one hour before performance time. For more information, visit www.chicagoculturalcenter.org
The Loop Theater is an extension of the Studio and Storefront Theaters currently operated by the Department of Cultural Affairs on Randolph Street. The Loop Theater’s mission is to create an interim theater complex in downtown Chicago by maximizing city resources and utilizing unused space; provide space and marketing support to theater companies for free to encourage the growth of new creative talent; bring performances of cultural and artistic merit to downtown audiences; keep ticket prices low; and provide day and evening rehearsal space to various emerging theater companies at an inexpensive rate.
Here’s some a press release on the theaterical programs currently located in the LOOP THEATER –
THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS
ANNOUNCES EXTENSION OF 2004 SEASON AT THE LOOP THEATER
Programs Feature Mix of Chicago Premieres and Remounts May-Dec. 2004
The Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs proudly announces the extension of programs at the Loop Theater, 8 E. Randolph St., from May â€" Dec. 2004. Originally scheduled for demolition in June 2004, the City now anticipates selling the land to a developer by Jan. 2005 and will continue programming until that time.
“Since we opened in August 2003, the Loop Theater has both provided performing space to nomadic theater companies and drawn diverse audiences,†says Department of Cultural Affairs Commissioner Lois Weisberg. “We’re excited to continue to make good use of this transitional space and strengthen our contribution to the vibrant theater district.â€
Featured performances for 2004 include: CIF Sketch as part of the Chicago Improv Festival, May 7-8; two performances presented by Hook and Mouth Productions, BASSPROV and the Chicago premiere of The Humperdink Family Reunion, May 13-22; Nomenil Theatre Company’s Love Pollution: A Tekno-popera, May 29 â€"
June 27; National Showcase of New Plays 2004, July 16 â€" 21, featuring the best new American plays from national theater companies; greasy joan & company’s production of Antigone, Sept. 10 â€" Oct. 10; 500 Clown Frankenstein, Oct. 15 â€" Nov. 13; and Hell In A Handbag Productions’ farcical holiday programs Rudolph the Red Hosed Reindeer, Dec. 2 â€" 31, and A Very Special Fa La La This Christmas, Dec. 10 – 18.
Tickets can be purchased by phone at 312-744-LOOP (5667), on-line at www.ticketweb.com, or in person at the Loop Theater box office, 8 E. Randolph St. Box office is open one hour before performance time. For more information, visit www.chicagoculturalcenter.org
The Loop Theater is an extension of the Studio and Storefront Theaters currently operated by the Department of Cultural Affairs on Randolph Street. The Loop Theater’s mission is to create an interim theater complex in downtown Chicago by maximizing city resources and utilizing unused space; provide space and marketing support to theater companies for free to encourage the growth of new creative talent; bring performances of cultural and artistic merit to downtown audiences; keep ticket prices low; and provide day and evening rehearsal space to various emerging theater companies at an inexpensive rate.