Collaboraction Theater, in the Flat Iron Arts building at Milwaukee, North and Damen in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood, is having a Beach Boys night on Thursday, March 10 at 7:30 pm. It's part of their Collaboraction Arts and Culture Club, where they build a variety show that examines a topic and it's influence on society, with discussion at the end.
I've been asked to do 10 minutes on a topic "outside the box" and lead the discussion. I'm currently leaning toward Love You, since it's obscure and will hopefully spur a discussion of mental illness in the arts. I'll also bring a lot of memorabilia and collectibles to decorate the space. I'm not sure of everyone on the bill at this point, but my friend, essayist and Second City instructor, Mike Gifford will be reading something and these shows usually involve some of the bigger names in the improv and musical improv scene. Admission is any donation to the theater.
This should be a great night, and I'd love to have an audience full of hardcore fans to keep the discussion interesting.
Edited for date change There was a conflict at the theater, so it's getting pushed back three weeks. More time for me to get my ten minuets as tight as possible
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