From Smile Politely
http://www.smilepolitely.com/arts/2008/01/be-shameless-tonight-at-the-im...

Of all the times you've lost all shame, in college or otherwise, we
doubt there was anyone cheering you on. (We saw you that night; it was
pretty embarrassing.) Regain your dignity tonight at No Shame Theater,
a new all-ages venue for original performance pieces, located at the
Independent Media Center in Urbana. Bring that monologue you've been
tweaking, the poem you poured your heart into, or the puppet show
you've perfected late at night in your bedroom. Perform your short
piece — no longer than five minutes — yourself, or pull unsuspecting
actors from the audience. No Shame Theater is a veritable variety show
of talents, so get there early enough to add your name to the roster,
or at least early enough to get a good seat.

Performers should bring their own props and enough scripts for any
needed actors, as well as one for the stage manager which includes any
light cues and contact information. Seating is limited. All in
attendance should be prepared to donate a little something when the
hat is passed — money preferred over song and dance this time.

The IMC is located at 202 S. Broadway Avenue in Urbana (the old Post
Office). No Shame Theater begins at 7 p.m. tonight and runs until 10
p.m. on the second Wednesday of the month.

More info @ http://shows.ucimc.org/noshame

Be sure and check back here for more info.

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
Tired of only watching what the herd thinks is best? Every 1st Wednesday of the month from 7PM to 10PM your local Independent Media Center will help you break from the herd and host amateur, semi-pro and professional short and feature length independent films with a some sort of cultural, political, activist, and social message.

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
If you ever sat in an audience and said, "I could do that," here’s your chance. No Shame Theater is a quirky late-night all ages venue for short original performance pieces opened for public view and participation at your local Independent Media Center located at 202 S. Broadway Ave., Urbana, IL 61801 (the old downtown Post Office).