Posts tagged Chicago

Obviously fake personal ad of the week.

Obviously fake personal ad of the week.

Obviously Fake Missed Connection ad of the week…
“I Saw You”, Real Ads, Real People, Really, Really, Funny. Tonight, Town Hall Pub, 8pm.

Obviously Fake Missed Connection ad of the week…

“I Saw You”, Real Ads, Real People, Really, Really, Funny. Tonight, Town Hall Pub, 8pm.

Ann in the Seeking ads

I SAW YOU 5 year anniversary show at Cole’s, Friday, November 5th. FREE
Megacast, old favorites, soon to be old favorites.

I SAW YOU 5 year anniversary show at Cole’s, Friday, November 5th. FREE

Megacast, old favorites, soon to be old favorites.

ISawYouTownHallPubHumpDayLaughParty

ISawYouTownHallPubHumpDayLaughParty

This is our favorite way to view Eric and Andy, at a distance. 

This is our favorite way to view Eric and Andy, at a distance. 

Memories and Time

I wish I remembered things better, or I wish I journaled more accurately. Now that Bruised Orange Theater Company is days away from opening Lakefront Property, I wish I remembered more about first time we produced Lakefront.

The first thing I do remember is the E2 nightclub disaster. Being part of a new theater company with no practical producing experience in the city of Chicago, at a time where theaters were temporarily closing, or adjusting their schedules in order to scramble and resolve safety issues cited the city, wasn’t a fun time. Finding an affordable space for the meager budget we had, would have been difficult enough in the best circumstances. The post E2 crack down didn’t make it any easier.

…a Bruised Orange play is recognizable by being “disturbing, but in a good way. Like having your teeth worked on: you know it’s going to be better for you in the long run, but it’s extremely uncomfortable and you wish it would stop.
From Theater in Chicago’s feature on BOTC. Quote courtesy of our Artistic Director Clint Sheffer who compares his plays to dental work
Backstage Angel Island

Backstage Angel Island

Red Noses at the Lakeshore Theater. Nice Lobby.

Red Noses at the Lakeshore Theater. Nice Lobby.