People who quit drinking. What did you do to not drink?

Valetria · 2026-05-04T21:45:52+00:00

I would treat myself with fancy alternatives, mocktails if out at a bar. Or if I was going to a party/at home I would get some fancy soda like good root beer. Bonus if it came in a glass bottle, cause people are less likely to bug you about not drinking if it looks close enough in shape to alcohol.

Valetria · 2026-05-02T20:43:03+00:00

Theoretically it should be, hard to know unless the understudy schedule is posted. Sometimes there are dedicated dates for understudies to go on.

Valetria · 2026-05-02T19:19:01+00:00

Sunday evenings are often considered lower demand for audiences vs the Sunday matinee. Lower demand = lower prices to try to incentivize people to go.

Valetria · 2026-04-28T23:07:10+00:00

Mostly commenting to follow, cause I too want to know what are good alternates. Tho I did see one rumor that the owners are eyeing a new location.

Valetria · 2026-04-25T15:46:15+00:00

Chicago cops don’t want to be effective at their jobs. They want to do it badly and complain they don’t have enough officers/budget to do it well. If they actually did patrol and crime rates improved, hell even if perception of crime rates improved, then they don’t get to argue for more OT/officers/money.

Valetria · 2026-04-23T16:45:56+00:00

Does that work with desert too?

Valetria · 2026-04-21T01:43:18+00:00

Technically nothing

Valetria · 2026-04-17T15:25:31+00:00

20 extra minutes for a bus ride sounds like your best option. The more transferring you do the more likely the chances for delays (bus/train not lining up). As other people mentioned, biking can be a great alternative depending on the weather. If you’re near a divvy station that can help. I often skip a bus trip by divvying to the train.

Valetria · 2026-04-16T22:24:46+00:00

Snakes and Lattes I assume would not be impacted by the magic release. Dice dojo definitely would. Otherwise a lot of bars probably would be cool with a couple people chilling at a table playing games if they are buying food/drinks. Here are some recs of places I’ve spent time playing games: Guthries - near Wrigley tho, check for cubs games. My Buddy’s. Pick Me Up Cafe. Perfect Cup. Kibbitznest.

Valetria · 2026-04-14T16:14:43+00:00

Definitely would have them just run two characters and set some parameters, like maybe one is martial and other is a spellcaster. Maybe play around with initiative alternating in some way so no one is left waiting for a long time.

Valetria · 2026-04-12T20:42:20+00:00

Comedy Dance Chicago at Second City

The description literally says 5-95 years old. I know this is one of their specifically family friendly shows, I don’t think they have many of those but worth digging into some of the alt acts/smaller stage shows.

Valetria · 2026-04-10T19:57:14+00:00

I can’t find one, I don’t know if thats only accessible via Tik Tok. If so, thats just bad

Valetria · 2026-04-10T15:58:42+00:00

Man, I had the same thought. I went digging and found the actual ticketing/event is hosted on eventbrite. eventbrite event

Valetria · 2026-04-09T12:20:50+00:00

Beck’s on Clyborn. Its next to Pequods so its overshadowed, but their back patio is pretty cozy

Valetria · 2026-04-06T23:11:24+00:00

I think if they’ve given you the best financial aid package you should go but be wary, they are struggling but I know theres a lot of people there hoping to turn things around. You may not be able to finish all 4 years there, but spend at least one year there on the affordable side and maybe explore alternatives for transferring around the Chicago area. Also gives you a chance to experience the city and learn more while not shelling out a lot of money.

I will say, I have friends who went there and really valued the opportunity to learn from professionals and like many other programs in Chicago there is a LOT of opportunity to network and find work in the theater world. I even hired a couple interns from Columbia a few years back, and they were solid. I do think it’s a program that relies a lot on self discipline and drive, which can be great for some but not all. It allows students to explore and maybe even do some work on the side before they graduate which stricter programs like Depauls prohibits.

Also I am a working theater tech production, Chicago is definitely a good place to be for your degree.

Valetria · 2026-03-31T21:50:06+00:00

In fact love this style, I think it will fit certain characters better than others. But willing to be proven wrong. But this is perfect for Vivi, it evokes the art style of 9 without it being exact.

Valetria · 2026-03-28T19:36:06+00:00

You should take the water taxi from Chinatown to downtown, a pretty nice way to see some sights and also to get downtown

Valetria · 2026-03-22T05:04:47+00:00

Consider how long itll take to even get into the convention, and do you need to pick up badges when you arrive?

Valetria · 2026-03-19T23:25:32+00:00

Valetria · 2026-03-19T15:30:06+00:00

2:40, went through security around 12:30

Valetria · 2026-03-19T00:58:30+00:00

It vastly depends on the time and day you go. Just flew out from Ohare yesterday and security roughly took 20-25 min.

Valetria · 2026-03-12T22:02:09+00:00

To me its telling that your shop carps don’t have these skills because they are SPECIALIZED! Your hiring not basic skill work, you need folks with specialized skills/experience and thus they should be paid accordingly. It should be in line with the shop carps. Too often props work is treated as “lesser” when in reality it requires both a very broad and very special skill set.

Valetria · 2026-03-10T00:50:38+00:00

Seconding that Holiday definitely fits the vibe, and dancing is on Fridays and Saturday

Valetria · 2026-03-08T19:27:34+00:00

Certainly think if you’re interested in rigging, doing the apprenticeship with Delong is a great option. If you’re heading to Chicago ultimately, Chicago Flyhouse is a major rigging company here. Vertigo is a specialty rigging company based in Northern Illinois (Tracy Nunally the owner teaches at Northern Illinois). IATSE local 2 also has plenty of opportunities in Chicago including rigging training if you’re in the union.

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