The summer is finally here and we’re calling all former and new Circuiteers to join us for our GAME NIGHT & FAMILY REUNION! We’ve been going strong for the past year and we’re excited to bring everyone back at our very own FIRST ANNUAL FAMILY REUNION! The night will be filled with grilling, eating, drinking, and playing as we reminiscence of our old acting days with theater games (like you’ve never played them before)! You don’t want to miss one of the HOTTEST events of the summer! And get your freeze poses ready for the largest display of RED LIGHT, GREEN LIGHT, STOP you’ve ever seen!
Your voice matters and to prove it, we’re having another lovely A La Carte: The Banana Pudding Edition. On Tuesday, May 26, 2009 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Voices definitely carry powerful messages at this A La Carte as we explore the audience. Are ticket sales keeping the audience from seeing live theater? In our “time of recession” it seems that the theater is the one place that’s inflating ticket prices to cover the costs. But aren’t government grants and sponsorships providing an ample amount of support for these companies?
Join us on Tuesday, May 26, 2009 6:30-8:30 p.m. FAIE AFRICAN ARTS 4317 S. Cottage Grove Chicago, IL 60653
‘Til Tuesday,
The Tofu Chitlin’ Circuit
Here, in the kitchen of The Tofu Chitlin’ Circuit we have been preparing (theater) food for the soul! Each month we mix together audience members and artist as they dish out their opinions on different theater topics.
We want to say congratulations and thank you for joining a revolutionary idea that most theaters overlook, and that’s, bringing the audience into the conversation and creation of theater.
Still not sure? Don’t take our word for it, read what others had to say:
“The entire thing [A La Carte] became this amazing conversation about civic duty and pride and why there were no theaters on the south side. People talked about loving their community and hating segregation in Chicago. Thanks TCC….mmm tofu chitlin’.” Will Rogers, Director of Audience Development at Victory Gardens Theater in Chicago.
“For the serious theater-goer or the novice seeking to learn more, the “A la Carte” presents a great forum to share ideas with others who are actively engaged in or simply interested in the creative process. The program is always impressively planned and generally include theater professionals and/or academic experts. The atmosphere is relaxed and casual, the attendees – diverse and the food – yummy!” Stephanie Green, Founder of Soleil’s To-Do http://www.soleilstodos.com/
“First off I’d like to Thank Sydney for inviting me to one of the most intellectually and spiritually stimulating nights I’ve had in years. What a collection of soulful artists and brawny brainpower you put together, I plan on making every event you schedule from now on.” Vaun Monroe, Assistant Professor of Film/Television at Columbia College
Calling all audience members, artist, and “Circuiteers!” Don’t get caught in the dark any longer! This month join us as we explore: “The House is Empty: Where has the audience gone?” As ticket prices increase…the audience size decreases. How do we keep patrons coming back for more?
Tuesday, May 26, 2009 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. FAIE AFRICAN ART 4317 S. Cottage Grove
We’re listening…
Sydney & Elise
The Tofu Chitlin’ Circuit Founders
Bourbon Banana Pudding
Come on! You know you want some! Join us! And check out the recipe at The Bitten Word
So our next A La Cartes theme is The Banana Pudding Edition. I found a couple of commercials and a recipe on pudding! While you watch and reminisce I want you to think about why theater ticket prices soar? Does the audience still go? What keeps them going? What’s the demographic of the people that still spend money to see theater? Should we just pack it up and move on?
A banana pudding recipe by Scott Hargrove
Bill Cosby and Jello Pudding
Original Jello Pudding Commercial
You need bananas for Banana Pudding!
A Vegan Option for us Vegetarian/Vegan Folks!
I’m a little annoyed. I keep hearing about the ticket prices of theater increasing. There are some theaters in the city which tap out at $86.00 per ticket…and those shows don’t even have “stars” in them! We keep hearing about this recession, but it seems like no one is affected by it. How can a theater look a patron in the face and continuously ask them to pay an exorbitant amount of money for a ticket? Our next A La Carte will talk about this very issue. Join us at a new location and day in May!
The House is Empty?
Check out the mini-commercial I made some months ago!
Something to ponder…Creative Genius!
You are now officially linked to us artistically. The Tofu Chitlin’ Circuit represented with some cool videos, still photographs and lots of laughs at the weekly networking event produce by Onjalee Morris and John Swain. Check out Artistically Linked for more information.
Take a look at some of the photographs from our A La Carte; Carrot Cake Edition.
The TCC Ladies
Vaun Monroe
Charting our thoughts
That wooden spoon
Derrick Shares his thoughts.
Small groups discuss the topic
