A short story from 2001 based on the assemblages made with 19th century objects by an early-20th century artist inspires the created-instrument operatic theatre work that will be at KCPA for one night only, this Saturday.
Posts by Rebecca Knaur:
The candyman cometh… prepare…preeeepaarrrrrrrre
Theatre-inclined young people: Audition sign-ups are now open for Urbana Park District’s production of Willy Wonka. And despite the fact that it is more than a month away, people are already grabbing their times, so …
Local game designers launch two Kickstarters
Last weekend, CUDO Plays held its Grand Exhibition for Season 3, allowing the public to play all the games that had entered the final judging, and awarding honors (and prizes) in eight categories. In addition, …
Can you sing & dance like an American Idiot?
Twin City Squared is looking for cast members for the punk rock opera based on Green Day’s album. American Idiot is about three young men from the suburbs in post-9/11 America attempting to adult. The production …
sssssssssssp… I’ll SPlog you a secret (show at the Station)
You doing something next Monday, 3/28 at 7 p.m.? The answer is “Yes, going to the Station Theatre for a free not-so-secret show.” No, I’m not really concerned about whatever it is you were going to …
Studiodance mixes it up this season
The showcase for MFA students in the dance program at the University of Illinois is spoiled for choice this year. As in the past, Studiodance I is being presented in an A program and B program, alternating …
Change is good for people, relationships, and CUTC
Rebecca talks to the small cast of CUTC's short run production playing this weekend on the Second Stage.
It’s been a very good year at the Outhaus
The Outhaus specializes in limited engagements, and likewise this evening from 6-9 p.m. will be your chance to see the work of Chicago artist Edra Soto. The irony of using an organic structure such as …
Next week — speak out about the state budget
You get a lunch break, right? At 11 a.m. on Friday, March 11th, public colleges and universities from across Illinois will be meeting at the statue of the Alma Mater to make their opinions known …
John Steinbeck’s bleeding Grapes with a beating heart
Rebecca spends 30 minutes with Grapes of Wrath director to see if it's worth the bigger investment of over two hours. Spoilers: the answer is yes. Point of order: she's kind of stingy when she's not getting paid, so it was in the air.