by christophermwalsh | May 13, 2008 | Acting, Directing, General Awesomeness, Politics, Stage Combat
Cross-posted at Chicago Metblogs:The Event Promoters ordinance will go before the city council at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, May 14th. I received an e-mail from Brad Maier letting me know about a campaign to flood city hall with opponents of this ordinance. The campaign is...
by christophermwalsh | May 12, 2008 | Acting, Directing, Politics, Stage Combat
Dear Alderman Schulter:This Wednesday, May 14, the city council is scheduled to vote on the Event Promoters ordinance. I ask that you vote against this ordinance. A large number of young artists, actors and musicians who would be negatively effected by this ordinance...
by christophermwalsh | May 9, 2008 | General Awesomeness
[Cross-posted at Metroblogging Chicago.]My ears are ringing.Last night at the House of Blues the wife and I finally saw the Ministry concert I wrote about getting tickets for a few months ago. At that time it was the first of two final U.S. shows for the band; it...
by christophermwalsh | May 2, 2008 | Acting, Stage Combat
The Non-Equity Joseph Jefferson Award nominations were announced, and I gotta admit I’m disappointed. Journey’s End totally got the shaft. I thought we deserved a nod for Ensemble at the very least, if not for Production — Play. And some mention should be...