Fugard Chicago 2010 Events

Fugard Chicago 2010 is a partnership between Remy Bumppo Theatre, Court Theatre and TimeLine Theatre Company, in association with the League of Chicago Theaters, to launch a collaborative Web site to promote Chicago’s season of Athol Fugard. The lineup begins with TimeLine’s production of ‘Master Harold’ … and the Boys (Jan. 20 – March 21), followed by Remy Bumppo’s The Island (Jan. 27 – March 7, 2010), and concludes with Court Theatre’s production of Sizwe Banzi is Dead (May 13 – June 13, 2010).  The website includes detailed information about all three plays and offers theatre-goers a chance to purchase a 3-play pass for $75. Visit fugardchicago.org.

Following is an evolving list of events related to Fugard Chicago 2010 at all three theatres:

Thursday, Jan. 28 at 7:30 pm
‘Master Harold’ … and the Boys Post-Show Discussion
TimeLine Theatre, 615 W. Wellington Ave.
This performance of ‘Master Harold’ will feature a post-show discussion led by a TimeLine Company member and featuring dramaturg Kelli Marino and members of the cast. For tickets, visit timelinetheatre.com.

Sunday, Jan. 31, from 3:45 – 4:45 pm
Sunday Scholars Series Discussion
TimeLine Theatre, , 615 W. Wellington Ave.
A FREE, one-hour, post-show panel discussion with experts on the themes and issues of the play “Master Harold” … and the Boys. You do not need to attend the performance that day to participate in this discussion. Just arrive and enter the theater after the performance ends. The Sunday Scholars panel will be moderated by TimeLine Board member Peter Kuntz, executive director of the Arts & Business Council of Chicago, and will feature panelist Loren Kruger from the University of Chicago plus one additional panelist to be announced. More information at timelinetheatre.com.

Thursday, Feb. 4 at 7:30 pm
‘Master Harold’ … and the Boys Post-Show Discussion
TimeLine Theatre, , 615 W. Wellington Ave.
This performance of ‘Master Harold’ will feature a post-show discussion led by a TimeLine Company member and featuring dramaturg Kelli Marino and members of the cast. For tickets, visit timelinetheatre.com.

Friday, Feb. 5, 2010 from 6:45 – 7:30 p.m.
South African Wine Tasting
Remy Bumppo Theatre, Greenhouse Theater Center Upstairs Lobby, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave.
Admission is free with ticket to the Feb. 5, 7:30 pm performance of The Island.  Enjoy samples of Southern Starz Inc., The Pepper Pot and Matt Black wines, all which can be purchased from the on-site host, Fine Wine Brokers. For tickets call the Greenhouse Theater box office at 773-404-7336 or order online at www.remybumppo.org.

Saturday, Feb. 6, 1:30 – 2:00 p.m.
Between the Lines Conversation with Prexy Nesbitt
Remy Bumppo Theatre, Greenhouse Theater Center Upstairs Mainstage, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave.
Remy Bumppo’s Between the Lines series was created to further engage our audience and enhance their appreciation of each of our mainstage productions.  Social and political activist and educator Prexy Nesbitt introduces the themes of The Island in a pre-show conversation. Tickets are $50 and include a ticket for the 2:30 p.m. matinee of The Island and a post-show discussion. This event will also be podcasted for Chicago Amplified, an online archive of community events on www.WBEZ.org. For tickets call the box office at 773-404-7336 or order online at www.remybumppo.org.  Admission is free to FugardChicago2010 Pass holders.  For pass information visit www.FugardChicago2010.org.

Thursday, Feb. 11 at 7:30 pm
‘Master Harold’ … and the Boys Post-Show Discussion
TimeLine Theatre, 615 W. Wellington Ave.
This performance of ‘Master Harold’ will feature a post-show discussion led by a TimeLine Company member and featuring dramaturg Kelli Marino and members of the cast. For tickets, visit timelinetheatre.com.

Saturday, Feb. 13, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Scrub Your Pup to Benefit Puppies Behind Bars
Remy Bumppo Theatre, Scrub Your Pup, 2935 N. Clark St. Chicago
Pamper your pooch at Chicago’s first self-service dog wash. Proceeds benefit Puppies Behind Bars Inc., a non-profit organization that trains prison inmates to raise puppies to be guide dogs for the blind. Wash your own dog for $5 off the regular $18 price.  Save $5 on a second dog as well.  For more information call 773-348-6218.

Sunday, Feb. 14 at 2 pm
‘Master Harold’ … and the Boys Post-Show Discussion
TimeLine Theatre, 615 W. Wellington Ave.
This performance of ‘Master Harold’ will feature a post-show discussion led by a TimeLine Company member and featuring dramaturg Kelli Marino and members of the cast. For tickets, visit timelinetheatre.com.

Sunday, Feb. 21 at 2 pm
‘Master Harold’ … and the Boys Post-Show Discussion
TimeLine Theatre, 615 W. Wellington Ave.
This performance of ‘Master Harold’ will feature a post-show discussion led by a TimeLine Company member and featuring dramaturg Kelli Marino and members of the cast. For tickets, visit timelinetheatre.com.

Sunday, Feb. 28 at 2 pm
TimeLine Company Member Discussion
TimeLine Theatre, 615 W. Wellington Ave.
The heart of TimeLine is its Company members, who shape the artistic vision and choose the programming for the organization. Join them after this performance of ‘Master Harold’ … and the Boys for an informal discussion to hear more about how the Company works and the process that brought this show to the stage. For tickets, visit timelinetheatre.com.

Monday, March 1, 7:30 – 9:00 p.m.
thinkFilmSlam – Remy Bumppo’s First Ever Short Film Contest
Remy Bumppo Theatre, Lincoln Hall, 2424 N. Lincoln Ave.
The Remy Bumppo thinkFilmSlam is a short film screening in conjunction with Remy Bumppo’s mainstage show, The Island, by Athol Fugard. The thinkFilmSlam competition challenges local artists to create short films incorporating The Island‘s theme of civil disobedience, the effects of social injustice, faith in solidarity, and the struggle to bring awareness to issues deprecating the human spirit using the conventions of theatre. This event will include a screening of the winning entries and a ceremony to honor the filmmakers. This is an all-ages show open to the Chicago area film community and general public. Doors open at 7:00pm. Admission is $5; tickets will be available for purchase at Lincoln Hall or through their website at www.lincolnhallchicago.com. (Advance reservations recommended but not necessary.) Lincoln Hall is within walking distance of the Fullerton Red/Purple/Brown line stop, as well as multiple CTA bus routes. Parking is available for $6 at the Children’s Memorial Hospital down the street at 2316 N. Lincoln. For further information regarding ticketing, parking, general event details, or to receive the guidelines for submission, email thinktank@remybumppo.org or call Remy Bumppo at 773-244-8119.

Wednesday, March 3 at 7:30 pm
‘Master Harold’ … and the Boys Post-Show Discussion
TimeLine Theatre, 615 W. Wellington Ave.
This performance of ‘Master Harold’ will feature a post-show discussion led by a TimeLine Company member and featuring dramaturg Kelli Marino and members of the cast. For tickets, visit timelinetheatre.com.

Saturday, March 6, 3:00 – 5:00 pm
Antigone Community Reading
Remy Bumppo Theatre, Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave.
Remy Bumppo partners with the Egan Center of Depaul University and other student organizations for an open reading of Sophocles’ Antigone, read by patrons, artists and community members. A discussion will follow the reading. This event is free of charge. RSVP to thinktank@remybumppo.org.

Saturday, March 6, 6:30 – 7:30 pm
African Marketplace
Remy Bumppo Theatre, Greenhouse Theater Center Upstairs Lobby, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave.
Different vendors of African wares will be set up in the lobby before the evening show.  Some vendors represents a different charitable organizations for South African causes; those purchases at the market will go to support these organizations.  Admission is Free.

Tuesday, March 23, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
American Theater: Writing for Change Panel Discussion
Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E. Chicago Ave.
Remy Bumppo Theatre Company and MCA Performances present an insightful panel discussion featuring playwrights and scholars delving into the art of writing for change.  This panel is in conjunction with FugardChicago2010, a consortium of Remy Bumppo, TimeLine Theatre and Court Theatre, all of whom are producing plays by South African playwright Athol Fugard during spring of 2010.

Jonathan Wilson, director of TimeLine’s “Master Harold”…and the Boys, will moderate the discussion between Tanya Saracho, the adapter of Steppenwolf’s The House on Mango Street, Kristoffer Diaz, author of the Off-Broadway bound The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Diety, and Young Jean Lee, author of The Shipment, performing on the MCA stage in March. This event will also be podcasted for Chicago Amplified, an online archive of community events on www.WBEZ.org. Admission is free, but reservations are recommended. Use your ticket stub for free admission to the galleries prior to the panel discussion or within 7 days of event. For reservations call the MCA box office at 312-397-4010.

January 27 – March 7, 2010
Multi-media Island Lobby Display
Remy Bumppo Theatre, Greenhouse Theater Center Lobby Display, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave.
This multimedia lobby display will include items on loan from Columbia College Chicago’s Library, which chronicles Chicago’s historic role in the Anti Apartheid movement from 1977 – 2000.  The display will also include film footage from the Robben Island Singers (Groundswell Educational Productions) and selected South African Art.