January 29 – March 1, 2009

Goldbrick   A Theatrical Exploration of the Music & Lyrics

   of JON LANGFORD


  Created & Directed by Stephan Mazurek

  Co-Created & Written by Loren Crawford

  Featuring Larry Yando and Tawny Newsome

  Musical Director Leroy Bach performing live with band

   The music & lyrics of Jon Langford – from his solo career

   and the Mekons – packs a punch at the American Dream and

   the ongoing story of people emigrating in search of a better

   life. A live band, two actors and projections create a

   fast-paced, irreverent and darkly funny story of exploration,

   exploitation, private dreams and the cost of survival.



The Building Stage, 412 N. Carpenter

Tickets $15 – 27.50 / collaboration.org or 312-226-9633

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An introduction to COLLABORACTION:


"For all those who bemoan the graying of theater audiences and the difficulty of attracting young recruits to the theatergoing ranks, there can be one loud response: Collaboraction."  ~ Chicago Sun Times

Collaboraction is an award-winning theatre-based artist collective dedicated to the process of evolving entertainment. Our core creative values are defined by a robust collection of artists emphasizing the creation of inspired and energizing theatrical experiences in league with audiences seeking surprising and challenging work.

Over the past 11 years Collaboraction has worked with over 2500 artists to bring 60+ productions and events to some 40,000 audience members.

Collaborating with theater artists and non-traditional theater artists (including musicians, visual artists and performance groups) and through creating multi-media productions, Collaboraction is able to reach many different audiences that are not the ‘typical’ theater patron.

“…a creative mothership that blends independent theatre with music, video, fashion and  visual art”  ~ Blackbook Magazine


MORE of the '08/'09 SEASON

“This will be Collaboraction’s most ambitious season to date. We’re excited and honored to be working with new partners to present these remarkable world premieres!”


The 9th Annual SKETCHBOOK Festival 

March 2009
Location TBD

A lively celebration of staged theatrical works, music and fine art, SKETCHBOOK is a short play festival like no other. Each year Collaboraction guides more than 200 artists through an exciting collaboration where 10-20 short performances, each seven minutes or less in length, mingle with visual art and music. The SKETCHBOOK Festival is Collaboraction at its best: breaking down the walls that divide theater, music, visual art, video and the Internet, transforming the space into a singular world where audiences can be both spectator and artist, contributing to dynamism of each performance.


El Grito del Bronx by Migdalia Cruz
World premiere 
Directed by Anthony Moseley
A co-production with Teatro Vista in association with the Goodman Theatre

July 14 – August 9, 2009
Goodman’s Owen Theatre, 170 N. Dearborn St.

El Grito del Bronx follows the story of Lulu on the eve of her wedding as she confronts her past, including her connection to her brother Papo, who is on death row awaiting the death penalty for murder. Collaboraction’s world premiere production will merge the lyrical nature of Cruz’s work, Teatro Vista’s stellar ensemble and Collaboraction’s penchant for cinematic staging and powerful acting.


The Flex Pass
Don't miss out on this exciting season. The Collaboraction Flex Pass allows you to use your tickets for any performance.  If you can't make one production, roll the rest of your tickets on the next! Good for any Collaboraction production within a year of purchase, but act now!

Limited quantity available. Grab while you can.

4 tickets for $75 or 10 tickets for $150. Reservations must be made in advance, and tickets are subject to availability.   

Now ALL purchasers* will receive a $25 gift certificate from our Flex Pass Sponsor Motel Bar. 

*One gift certificate per person, please.
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To purchase a Flex Pass, call 312.226.9633
or CLICK HERE



 

“The greatest success is Collaboration's creation of a community that welcomes its audience as collaborators and co-conspirators.”  ~ The Chicago Reader

 “…with an enthusiastic audience more established companies would die for…” 
~Chicago Sun Times


 


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