Tuesday, May 30, 2006
Wednesday, May 24, 2006
The Friend Vs. The Hottie?
This looks COOL!
Speed-the-Plow
by David Mamet
The Side Studio
1520 W. Jarvis Ave.
The friend vs. the hottie
It's an age-old battle of loyalty: Your buddy helps you empty the keg and nurse the hangover ... but that beautiful specimen from last night keeps two-stepping into your thoughts.
Enter playwright David Mamet. His take on the sitch comes in the form of "Speed-the-Plow," a dark comedy about a manipulative Hollywood film producer who grapples between backing a friend's surefire hit or a beautiful girl's indie project. Let the internal debate begin.
Please note:
Additional "industry" performance at 8 p.m. June 28. Bring a headshot and/or resume for $10 tickets.
Opens June 1.
Previews:
May. 24: 8 p.m.
May. 25: 8 p.m.
May. 26: 8 p.m.
May. 27: 8 p.m.
Through Jul. 1
Sundays : 4 p.m.
Thursdays : 8 p.m.
Fridays : 8 p.m.
Saturdays : 8 p.m.
Price: $12-$16
Box office: 773-419-5001
Produced by: Theatre O Th Absurd
Speed-the-Plow
by David Mamet
The Side Studio
1520 W. Jarvis Ave.
The friend vs. the hottie
It's an age-old battle of loyalty: Your buddy helps you empty the keg and nurse the hangover ... but that beautiful specimen from last night keeps two-stepping into your thoughts.
Enter playwright David Mamet. His take on the sitch comes in the form of "Speed-the-Plow," a dark comedy about a manipulative Hollywood film producer who grapples between backing a friend's surefire hit or a beautiful girl's indie project. Let the internal debate begin.
Please note:
Additional "industry" performance at 8 p.m. June 28. Bring a headshot and/or resume for $10 tickets.
Opens June 1.
Previews:
May. 24: 8 p.m.
May. 25: 8 p.m.
May. 26: 8 p.m.
May. 27: 8 p.m.
Through Jul. 1
Sundays : 4 p.m.
Thursdays : 8 p.m.
Fridays : 8 p.m.
Saturdays : 8 p.m.
Price: $12-$16
Box office: 773-419-5001
Produced by: Theatre O Th Absurd
Tuesday, May 09, 2006
Tuesday, May 02, 2006
Jolene, Puppies and Kitties...not to forget rabbits and hamsters oh my!
Oy Vey! I haven’t been in a writing mood in sometime, and I'm still not, but you see I've got this blog... so I'd better say something, right, at least until I feel chippier and start writing again! So I'll just list off some updates of my life... which, I’ll tell you really don’t amount to much cuz, this play has been kicking my arse!
Afterwards I am posting an important email that I received from the Animal Protection Institute (API) about our furry friends, so please continue to read on. Do your part, if you can.
Muaw!
Highlights of Nothing Really
— Honey has been snuggly, but sick. She is on antibiotics.
— I had a birthday, 32, I am sad cuz I can no longer say "I'm Thirty-Wonderful!" Now I'm thinking Thirty-Two much?" yeah that just doesn’t seem to work....
— Found out my cute Mom has Diabetes. Bought her a health book she’d best be reading.
— I’m loving my new favorite band, The Raconteurs. I have a brilliant sneak peek into their first album. Jack White is still so much my boyfriend.
— I have been rehearsing my ass off for the role of Karen, and getting super psyched for this show!
— Found out an ex-BF died of a heart attack at the age of 36, later found out it was actually, probably a coke OD.
— Was made fun of cuz I never knew he was a cokehead.
— Planning a trip back to the Twin Cities for a lovely wedding at a theatre!
— I recently watched three movies in a row, Woody Allen’s Match Point, Steve Martin’s Shopgirl and Honey, with Jessica Alba. I was entertained the most with the movie Honey. What does that say about me?
— Lost a close friend to his insecurity.
— Bought a cute polka dot halter that I love very much
— Posed for new headshots that I am psyched to see!
— I am working at the pub still serving up fish and beer!
— Completed my first issue as the home and décor editor of Mia. LOTS of work, but I learned all about this fabulous new company, Earth Friendly Products, Eco-friendly household cleaners with nummy smells. Got free samples that I’m looking forward to use, cuz I do love to clean!
— Have contemplated hooking up the gas in my stove so I can make hard-boiled eggs sandwiches again.
— Getting the most out of my beloved classes at IO. These people are the BEST! The coolest improv school in the Windy City.
— Still having a heart devoted to the beloved four-legged creatures of this world. And with that, please read on…
API LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN AGAINST U.S. COSMETICS TESTING ON ANIMALS
The Animal Protection Institute (API) today announces the launch of its
new consumer-driven campaign to combat the misleading animal testing
labeling practices by the cosmetics industry. Your help is needed to
bring an end to animal testing for cosmetics once and for all!
Many people are unaware that each year, across the United States,
untold numbers of animals are subjected to painful procedures in the name of
beauty. Recognizing that consumers wish to avoid animal testing when
shopping for cosmetics, many companies label their products as “not
tested on animals” but, sadly, those claims can be misleading. “Not tested
on animals” may only refer to the final product, not its ingredients, or
the company itself may not test their products on animals, but may pay
someone else to do it.
API is leading a national initiative to educate consumers and animal
advocates nationwide to bring to light misleading labeling by cosmetics
companies and empower the public to make ethical choices when shopping,
by supporting only those companies that are signed up to the Leaping
Bunny program — the only internationally recognized standard that
guarantees that products are free from animal testing.
API’s campaign includes the launch of a cosmetics dedicated website —
www.CompassionateConsumer.com. Packed with educational materials,
resources, and shopping tools, the website will empower concerned consumers
like you to make ethical choices when shopping.
The campaign will include extensive outreach to ensure that the message
of compassionate consumerism is spread nationwide as well as focused
campaign efforts to encourage more companies to commit to ending animal
testing once and for all. Encouraging compassionate consumers to use
their dollars to end animal cruelty, API has produced a campaign kit which
includes an informative brochure, guide to decoding cosmetics labels,
postcards for company outreach and a guide to companies that have shown
their true commitment to ending animal testing as part of the Leaping
Bunny Program — the only internationally recognized standard that
guarantees a product is free of animal testing.
How You Can Help
The animals that currently suffer in laboratories for cosmetic
ingredient and formulation testing need your help! Sign up to become a member
of API’s Cosmetics Network and order your Cosmetics Campaign Kit today!
For more information please visit www.CompassionateConsumer.com or call
1-800-348-7387 x213.
Together we can change the way the cosmetics industry does business!
Afterwards I am posting an important email that I received from the Animal Protection Institute (API) about our furry friends, so please continue to read on. Do your part, if you can.
Muaw!
Highlights of Nothing Really
— Honey has been snuggly, but sick. She is on antibiotics.
— I had a birthday, 32, I am sad cuz I can no longer say "I'm Thirty-Wonderful!" Now I'm thinking Thirty-Two much?" yeah that just doesn’t seem to work....
— Found out my cute Mom has Diabetes. Bought her a health book she’d best be reading.
— I’m loving my new favorite band, The Raconteurs. I have a brilliant sneak peek into their first album. Jack White is still so much my boyfriend.
— I have been rehearsing my ass off for the role of Karen, and getting super psyched for this show!
— Found out an ex-BF died of a heart attack at the age of 36, later found out it was actually, probably a coke OD.
— Was made fun of cuz I never knew he was a cokehead.
— Planning a trip back to the Twin Cities for a lovely wedding at a theatre!
— I recently watched three movies in a row, Woody Allen’s Match Point, Steve Martin’s Shopgirl and Honey, with Jessica Alba. I was entertained the most with the movie Honey. What does that say about me?
— Lost a close friend to his insecurity.
— Bought a cute polka dot halter that I love very much
— Posed for new headshots that I am psyched to see!
— I am working at the pub still serving up fish and beer!
— Completed my first issue as the home and décor editor of Mia. LOTS of work, but I learned all about this fabulous new company, Earth Friendly Products, Eco-friendly household cleaners with nummy smells. Got free samples that I’m looking forward to use, cuz I do love to clean!
— Have contemplated hooking up the gas in my stove so I can make hard-boiled eggs sandwiches again.
— Getting the most out of my beloved classes at IO. These people are the BEST! The coolest improv school in the Windy City.
— Still having a heart devoted to the beloved four-legged creatures of this world. And with that, please read on…
API LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN AGAINST U.S. COSMETICS TESTING ON ANIMALS
The Animal Protection Institute (API) today announces the launch of its
new consumer-driven campaign to combat the misleading animal testing
labeling practices by the cosmetics industry. Your help is needed to
bring an end to animal testing for cosmetics once and for all!
Many people are unaware that each year, across the United States,
untold numbers of animals are subjected to painful procedures in the name of
beauty. Recognizing that consumers wish to avoid animal testing when
shopping for cosmetics, many companies label their products as “not
tested on animals” but, sadly, those claims can be misleading. “Not tested
on animals” may only refer to the final product, not its ingredients, or
the company itself may not test their products on animals, but may pay
someone else to do it.
API is leading a national initiative to educate consumers and animal
advocates nationwide to bring to light misleading labeling by cosmetics
companies and empower the public to make ethical choices when shopping,
by supporting only those companies that are signed up to the Leaping
Bunny program — the only internationally recognized standard that
guarantees that products are free from animal testing.
API’s campaign includes the launch of a cosmetics dedicated website —
www.CompassionateConsumer.com. Packed with educational materials,
resources, and shopping tools, the website will empower concerned consumers
like you to make ethical choices when shopping.
The campaign will include extensive outreach to ensure that the message
of compassionate consumerism is spread nationwide as well as focused
campaign efforts to encourage more companies to commit to ending animal
testing once and for all. Encouraging compassionate consumers to use
their dollars to end animal cruelty, API has produced a campaign kit which
includes an informative brochure, guide to decoding cosmetics labels,
postcards for company outreach and a guide to companies that have shown
their true commitment to ending animal testing as part of the Leaping
Bunny Program — the only internationally recognized standard that
guarantees a product is free of animal testing.
How You Can Help
The animals that currently suffer in laboratories for cosmetic
ingredient and formulation testing need your help! Sign up to become a member
of API’s Cosmetics Network and order your Cosmetics Campaign Kit today!
For more information please visit www.CompassionateConsumer.com or call
1-800-348-7387 x213.
Together we can change the way the cosmetics industry does business!
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