Fresh off their sold-out performance of "Three Sisters...Alone!" the show's cast returns in their roles of the Upper Manitoba Players to host Inconceivable Theatre's first benefit. Held on Tuesday, Dec. 8 at The Chicago Center for the Performing Arts, 777 N. Green St., Chicago, the event includes food, entertainment, an auction and games. General tickets are $20 at the door, $18 in advance. Industry tickets are $12, $10 in advance.
In an effort to secure funds for their 2010 season and help reach their future goal of participating in fringe festivals throughout the United States, the event will feature a reading from their upcoming workshop production of "Another Caesar" and a selection from "Three Sisters...Alone!" as well as the opportunity to meet the founders of Inconceivable Theatre. Auction items include theatre tickets, restaurant gift certificates, locally created jewelry and classes. For a complete list of items, please visit www.inconceivabletheatre.org. Those unable to attend the event may bid on auction items online beginning Dec. 4 through Dec. 8, 9:30 p.m.
Catered by Smoque BBQ, the food will include appetizers, barbecued meats and vegetarian options. A variety of donated baked goods will also be served following dinner. Drinks are available for purchase at the bar.
Parking at The Chicago Center for The Performing Arts is available for $8 and located directly across Green Street next to the restaurant, "Thalia." Tickets can be purchased online at www.inconceivabletheatre.org. Additional information about the center can be found at www.theaterland.com or by calling 312-733-6000.
Inconceivable Theatre boldly transforms classic works into original creations that ignite the imagination of our audience. They actively seek inspiring source material and talented collaborators to shepherd through the development process. In an effort to give back to the community, they dedicate a portion of the ticket sales of each production as a benefit for a deserving non-profit organization. Founding members are Amy Caldwell, Joe Lehman, Margaret Pretkelis and Lorelei Sturm.