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5/9: Chicago Stories Gala
Victory Gardens will host their annual presentation of short plays from three celebrity playwrights. This year they will feature comedian Jeff Garlin, author Stuart Dybek and community leader Allen Turner. The evening will begin at 6 p.m. at the Four Seasons Hotel, 120 E. Delaware. Admission is $300. For more information and reservations call 773/549-5788 x2140.
5/10: Theatrical Thrift & “Show” Art Sale
Circle Theatre will host a sale of gently used props and set pieces, costumes from shows, decorative items and original art from Circle’s sets. The sale will begin at 11 a.m. and last until 4 p.m. at Circle Theatre, 7300 W. Madison St. in Forest Park. Check the web at www.circle-theatre.org for more information.
5/10: TUTA Theatre 2008 Benefit
TUTA will ring in the spring with an evening of live music, art and picnic fare in their new space. The evening begins at 6:30 p.m. at Fulton Street Studio, 2032 W. Fulton, Suite F263-A. Admission is $45 in advance and $50 at the door. Check the web at www.tutato.com for more information and to purchase tickets.
5/16: Think…No Limits
Remy Bumppo Theatre Company will host their annual benefit featuring silent and live auctions and a three course dinner. The evening begins at 6:30 p.m. at Germania Place, 108 W. Germania Place. Admission begins at $175. For more information and reservations, check the web at www.remybumppo.org or call 773/244-8119.
5/16-5/17: Chicago 360 v.3
Split Pillow presents five mini-documentaries chronicling early 21st century life and culture in the Windy City. The screenings begin at 8 p.m. at Chicago Filmmakers, 5243 N. Clark. Admission is $8. For more information, check the web at www.chicagofilmmakers.org or call 773/293-1447.
5/17: Musical Theatre Writers Workshop Open House
Theatre Building Chicago will host an open house for their Musical Theatre Writers Workshop. The open house begins at 1 p.m. at Theatre Building Chicago, 1225 W. Belmont. Admission is free. For more information and reservations call 773/327-5252.
5/19: An Evening with the Jersey Boyz Cast
Theatre Building Chicago will host an evening featuring the stars from Broadway in Chicago’s Jersey Boys. The evening begins at 6 p.m. at the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame, 1431 Taylor St. Admission is $225. For more information, check the web at www.theatrebuildingchicago.org or call 773/327-5252.
Irish Fest Accepting Submissions
The Irish American Heritage Center is now accepting submissions for its 2nd Annual One-Page Play Festival. The festival will take place in July and the submission deadline is May 31. For more information and complete submission requirements, check the web at www.irishamhc.com or call 773/282-7035.
New Works of Merit Playwriting Contest Accepting Submissions
The New Works of Merit playwriting contest is now accepting new works that enhance self-realization, support peace and social justice, or shed new light on religious, spiritual or cultural differences. The deadline is June 30. Check the web at www.playwritingcontest.cjb.com for complete details and an application.