WIN 4 TICKETS ($116 value) TO EMERALD CITY THEATRE'S CHICAGO PREMIERE OF CORDUROY AT THE ATHENAEUM THEATRE’S MAIN STAGE THROUGH APRIL 20, 2019

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EMERALD CITY THEATRE PRESENTS 

CHICAGO PREMIERE OF CORDUROY 

AT THE ATHENAEUM THEATRE’S MAIN STAGE, 

MARCH 1 – APRIL 20

**Ages 3+**

Emerald City Theatre Concludes Their 2018 – 2019 Season with the Stage Adaptation of Don Freeman’s Best-Selling Children’s Book Corduroy 

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One of ChiIL Mama's lucky readers will
WIN 4 TICKETS ($116 value) TO EMERALD CITY THEATRE'S CHICAGO PREMIERE OF CORDUROY AT THE ATHENAEUM THEATRE’S MAIN STAGE THROUGH 
APRIL 20, 2019
Winner can select from any of the following performances to attend: 
Saturday, April 6 at 1 p.m., Saturday, April 13 at 1 p.m., Friday, 
April 19 at 10:30 a.m., or Saturday, April 20 at 10:30 a.m. 
ENTER THROUGH MIDNIGHT 3/31/19

Emerald City Theatre (ECT) concludes its 2018 – 2019 Season this spring with the Chicago premiere of Corduroy, a new stage adaptation by Barry Kornhauser of Don Freeman’s classic books, directed by ECT Artistic Associate Jamal Howard. Corduroy runs Friday, March 1 – Saturday, April 20 at the Athenaeum Theatre Main Stage, 2936 N Southport Ave. 

Previews are Friday, March 1 at 10:30 a.m. and Saturday, March 2 at 10:30 a.m. Regular performance times post opening are Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. with additional performances on Sunday, April 14 at 2 p m. and Friday, April 19 at 10:30 a.m. prices are $22-$29. Tickets may be purchased at AthenaeumTheatre.org or through the Athenaeum Theatre box office at 773.935.6875. Visit EmeraldCityTheatre.com for more information.  Educators may visit EmeraldCityTheatre.com or call 773.529.2690 to book a field trip that includes a performance and companion study guide.



“A bear. A button. A place to belong.” A small bear’s quest for a missing button leads to the friendship of a lifetime. The department store comes to life with circus elements and physical comedy as Corduroy must stay a step ahead of the Night Watchman to be ready for Lisa when she returns to the store. Learn the importance of empathy and unconditional love along with a young girl and her mother in this sweet adaptation of the beloved book by Don Freeman. Corduroy is a Chicago premiere and a playful adventure that will delight ages three years and older.

“I am delighted to present this wonderfully talented group of performers for our production of Corduroy,” says Mr. Howard, ECT Artistic Associate. “This cast will use clowning, physical comedy, and other circus elements to bring Don Freeman’s iconic book to life for our youngest audiences in this ambitious Chicago premiere.”



The cast of Corduroy includes: Jean Claudio (Corduroy), Matt Miles (The Night Watchman), Tia Pinson (Lisa), Michelle Renee Thompson (Mother), Averis I. Anderson (Clown 1), Kelsey Shipley (Clown 2), Kirk Osgood (The Night Watchman/Clown 1 Understudy), Ellen DeSitter (Corduroy/Clown 2 Understudy), and Kianna Rose (Lisa/Mother Understudy).

The creative team also includes: Amanda Crockett, movement and circus director;  Jeffrey Kmiec, scenic designer; Jazmin Aurora Medina, costume designer;  Cat Wilson, lighting designer; Eric Backus, sound designer; Letitia Guillaud, props designer; Marika Mashburn , casting director and Marcus Carroll, stage manager. 


ABOUT EMERALD CITY THEATRE
Emerald City Theatre (ECT) is Chicago’s largest theater for young audiences, reaching children 0 – 15-years-old through its three pillars of work: artistic, education, and outreach. Serving an average of over 60,000 children and their grown-ups annually, the company has created over 100 productions in Lakeview, Lincoln Park, and Downtown Chicago. ECT was recently named “Chicago’s Best Children’s Theatre” by Make it Better magazine.

ECT also builds skills in children through its yearly camps, classes, and residencies – the largest theater arts education program in Chicago, serving over 64,000 students to date and an average of 200 schools annually. 

ECT’s signature outreach program, One Fund supports increased literacy among Chicago’s children by providing a free play and free companion book to low-resourced Chicago Public Schools students. In 2018, ECT provided 95,000 free books to CPS students in Kindergarten – 3rd grade as part of a partnership with Mary Pope Osborne, author of the Magic Tree House book series.

ECT's lead supporters include AMITA Health, the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, KPMG, Illinois Arts Council, the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events, and The League of Chicago Theatres and ComEd’s Powering the Arts program. 

For more information, please visit EmeraldCityTheatre.com



Enter HERE
One of ChiIL Mama's lucky readers will
WIN 4 TICKETS ($116 value) TO EMERALD CITY THEATRE'S CHICAGO PREMIERE OF CORDUROY AT THE ATHENAEUM THEATRE’S MAIN STAGE THROUGH 
APRIL 20, 2019
Winner can select from any of the following performances to attend: 
Saturday, April 6 at 1 p.m., Saturday, April 13 at 1 p.m., Friday, 
April 19 at 10:30 a.m., or Saturday, April 20 at 10:30 a.m. 
ENTER THROUGH MIDNIGHT 3/31/19

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Disclosure: It's our pleasure to partner up with Emerald City Theatre once again, to offer a sweet giveaway for our readers. They have provided complimentary tickets for our giveaway.

WIN 4 Tickets (Up To $152 Value) to the Chicago Premiere of Fantastic Mr. Fox Via Emerald City Theatre at Victory Gardens Theater

ChiIL Mama's Chi, IL Picks List:

Emerald City Theatre 

to Open the Chicago Premiere of 

Fantastic Mr. Fox 

to Be Presented at 

Victory Gardens Theater

75-minute run time with intermission

One of ChiIL Mama's lucky readers will win a 

Family 4 Pack of Tickets (Up To $152 Value). 

Winner's choice of certain show dates. 

Enter below for your chance to WIN!

ChiIL Mama will be out to review at the press opening December 14th, so check back soon for our full review.

Emerald City Theatre (ECT) will open the Chicago premiere of Fantastic Mr. Fox, adapted for the stage by David Wood from the book by Roald Dahl and directed by ECT Artistic Director Jacqueline Stone, at Victory Gardens Začek-McVay Theater, 2433 N Lincoln Ave, on December 14, 2018.

Fantastic Mr. Fox is the first production presented by Emerald City Theatre on the mainstage at Victory Gardens Theater. The two theater companies worked together last year on Play Pals, a collaboration that provided a theater experience for the whole family – ECT teaching artists offered workshops for children while their parents attended a Victory Gardens Theater performance. 
“We are delighted to continue growing our relationship with Victory Gardens Theater as we prepare for Fantastic Mr. Fox,” says Stone. “This opportunity will allow us to move forward artistically as we expand our reach, particularly with older age groups, and the scope of what we are able to bring to life onstage.” 

The production will feature Mario Aivazian (Mr. Fox), Brianna Buckley (Badger), Tia Pinson (Mrs. Fox), Aaron Lawson (Boggis), Isa Arciniegas (Bunce), Jeffrey Hoge (Bean), Jeanne T. Arrigo (Mabel/Ensemble), Rebecca Keeshin (Fox Child), Elleon Dobias (Badger Child/Mabel Understudy), Diego Colón (Mr. Fox Understudy), Tim Lueke (Boggis/Bean Understudy), Emma Sheikh (Badger/Mrs. Fox Understudy), Shea Lee (Bunce/Badger Child Understudy), and Sara Geist (Fox Child Understudy).


About the Show:
Fantastic Mr. Fox
December 14, 2018 – January 12, 2019

Previews begin December 9
Tickets start at $16

Regular (Dec. 15, 2018 –Jan. 12, 2019):
Tickets start at $20

At Victory Gardens Theater in Lincoln Park
2433 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago
Adapted for the stage by David Wood
From the book by Roald Dahl
Directed by ECT Artistic Director Jacqueline Stone

“You’re invited to a fox’s feast!”
Journey deep underground with the badgers, weasels, rabbits – and yes, foxes – for a celebration of courage, family, and community. Mr. Fox knows he must be clever to save his family from a trio of spiteful farmers, but in a twist of tunnels, he becomes the hero of the forest! David Wood’s exuberant adaptation of Roald Dahl’s classic book, accompanied by live music, is a Chicago premiere.

Fantastic Mr. Fox is presented in two acts, with a 75-minute run time. Both daytime and evening performances are available. Tickets start at $20 and are available online or through the Victory Gardens Theater box office at 773.871.3000.

Fantastic Mr. Fox
Adapted for the stage by David Wood
From the book by Roald Dahl
Directed by Jacqueline Stone

Presented by Emerald City Theatre

“Fantastic Mr. Fox (Wood)” is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, INC.

Times range from 10:30am to 7:00pm, please take note of the time as you select tickets.

INFO:
(773) 871-3000
tickets@victorygardens.org


 

About Emerald City Theatre:
Emerald City Theatre (ECT) is Chicago’s largest theater for young audiences, reaching children 0 – 15-years-old through its three pillars of work: artistic, education, and outreach. Serving an average of over 60,000 children and their grown-ups annually, the company has created over 100 productions in Lakeview, Lincoln Park, and Downtown Chicago.

ECT also builds skills in children through its yearly camps, classes, and residencies – the largest theater arts education program in Chicago, serving over 64,000 students to date and an average of 200 schools annually.

ECT’s signature outreach program, One Fund supports increased literacy among Chicago’s children by providing a free play and free companion book to low-resourced Chicago Public Schools students. In 2018, ECT provided 95,000 free books to CPS students in Kindergarten – 3rd grade as part of a partnership with Mary Pope Osborne, author of the Magic Tree House book series.

ECT's lead supporters include iHeartMedia Chicago, AMITA Health, the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, KPMG, Illinois Arts Council, and the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events. For more information, please visit EmeraldCityTheatre.com.

One of ChiIL Mama's lucky readers will win a 

Family 4 Pack of Tickets (Up To $152 Value). 

Winner's choice of any of the following show dates/times. 

Enter HERE for your chance to WIN!

Enter through midnight December 13th. Extra entries for daily social media shares, so enter early and often. Winner will be e-mailed and announced here and on ChiIL Mama's social media channels. Good luck! 

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Disclosure: It's our pleasure to partner up with Emerald City and Victory Gardens. They have provided complimentary tickets for review purposes and for our giveaway. As always, all opinions are my own.