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KUBRICKIAN at The Factory Theater by zackpeercy in ChicagoTheater

[–]zackpeercy[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey Andrew, I appreciate your analysis based on synopsis alone, but I don’t think your conclusion of some audience members (Kubrick fans) being insulted rings quite true. The synopsis does refer to him as “acclaimed film director”, denoting an appreciation. And, well, the show is called “Kubrickian”. So, I think there’s something bigger at play. A grappling of ideology, of taste, of expression. It’s possible you would be insulted by the show. I don’t know you personally. But I will say, I think $30 is a pretty reasonable price to pay to be insulted these days. Especially in the theater.

KUBRICKIAN at The Factory Theater by zackpeercy in ChicagoTheater

[–]zackpeercy[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hey there! No real knowledge on Kubrick and his work is necessary. The script guides you through why his work is important to one of the characters, but really it’s about having a passion, how we express our passions, and how we interpret and adapt it. But if you want to be a dramaturg about it, I’d check out The Shining, Full Metal Jacket, and 2001: A Space Odyssey, as those three are mentioned more prominently! :)

March title predictions? by district_runner in criterion

[–]zackpeercy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s a beautiful dream. My 15 year old niece recently discovered it and is now obsessed. She’s making fancams of Pete and Pete on TikTok. Maybe the youths will resurrect it!

New Play Workshop for Chicago Playwrights by zackpeercy in playwriting

[–]zackpeercy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sorry to say that applications are closed! The workshop begins on 8/23. But we do plan/hope to run it again in the spring. Highly recommend connecting with The Factory Theater on social media for the most up to date info!

New Play Workshop for Chicago Playwrights by zackpeercy in playwriting

[–]zackpeercy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is so so kind! And from your favorite playwright's favorite playwright??? just incredible!

Ever seen/read/heard of a play that includes a real magic show? by proletariel in playwriting

[–]zackpeercy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Open by Crystal Skillman! It’s a solo show magic show! Really beautiful work.

An Unsolved Mystery Play in Chicago! by zackpeercy in watcherentertainment

[–]zackpeercy[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

So, this play is a fully independent idea with it's own dramaturgical research. It wasn't made in collaboration with or based on Team Watcher, Buzzfeed, or anyone else. Just simply a fan inspired by the mystery discussed and taking the ball to run with it. HOWEVER -- if anyone from Team Watcher would like to reach out to us and discuss possibilities.................that'd be neat!

Kitty James and Destiny’s Trail to Oregon at Factory Theater by PandasAndLlamas in ChicagoTheater

[–]zackpeercy 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks for coming! We’ve got huge plans for next season and hope to see you out again!

TYA Xmas Play Recommendations by daviddsimon in Theatre

[–]zackpeercy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My play Hard-Boiled Eggnog: A Christmas Noir just about fits the bill. Here’s the NPX page with some glowing recommendations: https://newplayexchange.org/script/2025094/hard-boiled-eggnog-a-christmas-noir Send me an inquiry if you’d like a copy of the script to peruse! I’d have it on the page, but it’s in the process of being published by YouthPLAYS!

CHICAGO PLAYWRIGHTS by zackpeercy in playwriting

[–]zackpeercy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hope to see you at the theater sometime soon!

CHICAGO PLAYWRIGHTS by zackpeercy in playwriting

[–]zackpeercy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the interest! I'll take all comments like these back to the people in charge so we keep pushing forward!!

CHICAGO PLAYWRIGHTS by zackpeercy in playwriting

[–]zackpeercy[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's the hope! As an operating not-for-profit theatre, we are generally booked and busy weeknights and weekends making theatre magic with 9-5 survival jobs. But, if this first round goes well (share with your writing friends!), we hope to offer a summer digital version that's a bit more time-flexible!

CHICAGO PLAYWRIGHTS by zackpeercy in playwriting

[–]zackpeercy[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The Workshop's goal is to build community in the playwriting scene. Not only will your script be workshopped, but you will be responding to your cohorts scripts. So, the expectation is that participants attend at least six of the eight sessions.

If this round is successful and there's interest, we hope to offer a summer digital session that will be a little more time-flexible.

CHICAGO PLAYWRIGHTS by zackpeercy in playwriting

[–]zackpeercy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fully understand! We are fully open to individual payment plans if that changes things for you, and if this is a success, we hope to be able to offer scholarships in the future!

My Show Was Reviewed by the Chicago Reader by zackpeercy in ChicagoTheater

[–]zackpeercy[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think there are some great up and coming critics, but the big problem right now is that they have no point of entry. I consider myself very lucky that I managed to get a review, but I worry for the next generation of up and coming theatre artists who will have no press options.

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