Innovating Through Artistry
The weather is changing! Have you noticed it? Here in Chicago, it's happening very slowly...we're fluctuating between beautiful, warm days and frigid, throwback-to-January-cold days. But the very fact that the sun is out is causing a noticeable shift in peoples' willingness to leave their homes and get back out into the … [Read more...]
I wanted to pass this along for Chicago locals, as it's a great way to get your child active, outgoing and involved for absolutely zero dollars. The Second City is offering free workshops in Clowning & Physical Comedy, Stand-Up and Singprov for students ages 9-18 on Saturday, April 10th. As a (soon-to-be) graduate of the Second … [Read more...]
For our Chicago readers and, maybe more specifically, our Chicago writers...there's an event coming up this weekend that we don't want you to miss. The Chicago Zinefest is a brand new event that's trying to shine the spotlight on the Chicago zine community and bring a little connectivity to the local culture. The DIY spirit of … [Read more...]
As we get closer and closer to the premiere semester of the Institute For Arts Entrepreneurship's two-year arts entrepreneurship program, we're trying to take a closer look at the needs of our students so that we can build a truly unique structure and curriculum that is responsive to the artists and entrepreneurs who will come through our … [Read more...]
There's a fascinating article up over at the Atlantic today on how the Grateful Dead were utilizing many more contemporary business tactics before they even existed. Things like allowing their fans to tape and share live shows, social networking and more.  For independent producers, freelancers and our ilk, the idea of giving … [Read more...]
There's a book by Christopher Booker (appropriately titled The Seven Basic Plots) that says there are only seven basic plots in all forms of literature that are used over and over, ad nauseum. Sure, they look and feel different, they're told from different perspectives, etc...but it all boils down to seven basic plot umbrellas under … [Read more...]
Producing a show is a pain in the ass. Let's get that out of the way right now. You're going to be putting yourself on the line creatively, financially, socially and professionally. You're going to devote hours and days and months of your life to something that could turn out to be crap, or might only be seen by 20 people. … [Read more...]
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