No Shame Theater2nd Wednesday of every month, 7PM-10PM The format is simple: create a performance piece in any style (play, monologue, poem, dance, music, mime, puppetry—anything!) Pieces cannot be longer than five minutes. Rehearse it to your satisfaction—or pull actors from those at hand the night of the performance and have them read it cold—it's up to you! Just get there early enough to claim an available slot in the lineup and take your place in the spotlight. Be sure to bring enough printed scripts for your actors and an extra one for the stage manager with your light cues and contact information. There is always a mix of talents—some new to the stage and others you may have known for years. You never know what will be available, so pieces should be self-contained (i.e, bring your own props). Performers won't have much more idea what to expect than the audience. And there are some rules. You can't break any laws, you can't break the stage, you can't break the audience, and you can't break yourself. Oh, and no open flame! No Shame is intended to be a low-risk performance environment where writers and performers can explore any aspect of performing they choose and not have fear of failure be the first obstacle they face in attempting success. It's short and it's fast, so if your piece doesn’t exactly fly, no one will be pointing at the wreckage long. Likewise, if you don’t like something, chances are at least one of the pieces will tickle your fancy. On any given evening, you might hear a poem about stealing eyeballs in the rain, see a dance piece about global warming, watch a puppet show about violence in the schools, or witness a moving drama illustrating some important fundamental truth—to be followed by a delightful ditty on a hand saw. Seating is limited and all participants, including the audience, are asked to donate when we pass the hat/jar/cup/whatever around each night, bring an open mind, and if you are bringing children know they may get some exposure. Drinks and food may or may not be present depending on if we (that includes you) bring any. Be prepared to socialize and network with people with a passion for performing arts, culture, and our local community. It’s your stage: you make it what you want it to be. No Shame Theater NewsBe Shameless Tonight at the IMC, Tonight 7PM @ In The Main Space!From Smile Politely Of all the times you've lost all shame, in college or otherwise, we Performers should bring their own props and enough scripts for any The IMC is located at 202 S. Broadway Avenue in Urbana (the old Post More info @ http://shows.ucimc.org/noshame Shows Group hosts 3 new monthly events...The shows group has decided to start hosting three monthly events on the first three Wednesdays of every month starting in January of 2008. Film Night, No Shame Theater, and the Listening Party. All events are all ages, held at the U-C IMC, are no cover (donation requested), and allow people to bring food and drink to share. Below are the three events and their descriptions: Film Night - 1st Wednesday of every month, 7PM-10PM The event is free and open to all ages. We ask that you give a donation when we pass the hat/jar/cup/whatever around each night, bring an open mind, suggest films for future showings, and if you are bringing children know they may get some exposure. Drinks and food may or may not be present depending on if we (that includes you) bring any. Be sure and come on out to the U-C IMC located at 202 S. Broadway, Urbana, IL 61801 (the old downtown Post Office) to this monthly event. Be prepared to socialize and network with people with a passion for art, film, and our local community. No Shame Theater - 2nd Wednesday of every month, 7PM-10PM |