A Pilgrimage to our Mecca…

… Or should I say “mecha”?
Today, in Seattle, Chris Mathews and I – two of the House’s biggest Science Fiction lovers, and authors of the upcoming universal mega-hit reimagining of “Dave DaVinci Saves the Universe” – stopped by the Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame. Did you even know that Seattle [...]

The House Seeks Marketing Interns!

Wanna intern for The House Theatre?

Flickr photo courtesy quasimondo.

Do you love Facebook?  Do you tweet?  Do you know a <i>little</i> bit of HTML?  Do you have plenty of hardcore customer service experience?  Do you know how to take digital photos and upload them?  Do you subscribe to podcasts?  Has your video gone viral on YouTube?
Yes?  [...]

Congratulations Jeff Award Nominees!

A big congratulations to the House Company Members nominated for 2007-2008 Equity Jeff Awards. They are:

Ana Kuzmanic, Costume Design (Large), "The Comedy of Errors," Chicago Shakespeare Theater
Lee Keenan, Lighting Design (Large), "Around the World in 80 Days," Lookingglass Theatre Company
Kevin O’Donnell, Original Incidental Music, "Around the World in 80 Days," Lookingglass Theatre Company

Also, congratulations to [...]

Trade Show Magician

So what’s the life of a professional magician really like?  Dennis Watkins, resident Wizard, stopped into the House offices the other day to show us some magic he’s been working on for a trade show.

That’s right, a trade show.
And not a magic trade show.  The Federation of Tax Administrators Trade Show.  So what was a [...]

Mention The House for a Hot Deal on Craigslist

Our graphic designer-in-residence and comic genius Chris Burnham is offering this fine specimen for sale on Craiglist:

AND he’s offering 20% off to anyone who mentions the HOUSE Theatre in their response to his ad.

Final Fight, anyone?

Our New Home: The Chopin Theatre

A few of us drove down to Wicker Park earlier this week to check out our new digs at the Chopin Theatre.

Time Out Chicago recently selected the Chopin as their Critic’s Pick for Best Venue:

One of the last old-school entertainment venues in Wicker Park, this theater houses some of Chicago’s best storefront companies.

The House is [...]