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Cocoa, Cookies, and Carols:
A Community Music Event
WHAT:
Cocoa, Cookies, and Carols is a community event hosted by Instrumental Theatre Company at Berger Park.
All are welcome to join this event where we will sing and play our way through a songbook of winter favorites like Let It Snow, Jingle Bells, White Christmas, and more!
We recognize the majority of songs of the season are rooted in the celebration of Christmas. However, we want this event to be a celebration of community and togetherness and welcome people of all faiths, cultures, and traditions to join.
We also invite you to bring some cookies or other baked treats to share! All treats should be accompanied by an ingredient list so those with allergies or dietary restrictions can make informed choices.
TICKETS:
This is a free community event, however we do encourage a $10 suggested donation to support Instrumental Theatre Company, Berger Park, and The Greater Chicago Food Depository.
Donations can be made online or in person.
A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Berger Park Advisory Council and to the Greater Chicago Food Depository.
Registration is not required to attend this event, however if you’d like to donate in advance and receive reminders and alerts, please do so! Please feel free to join us for either of our two planned events, or both! Click the RSVP / DONATE button to confirm attendance.
Bring your voices, bring your instruments, bring your cookies, and bring your friends to come together in song!
ON DECK
BIT, BOP, BANG!
A 48 Hour Musical Theatre Event
WHAT: Bit Bop Bang! A 48 Hour Musical Theatre Event is a developmental event celebrating the idea that "Done is Better Than Perfect." This one weekend commitment invites teams of composers, directors, writers, choreographers, musicians, and performers to gather together with the goal of writing, rehearsing, and performing a brand new 15 minute musical, all in 48 hours!
WHO: We are seeking 5 teams for this year's event. Teams can be a maximum of 8 participants. While each team can break down their 8 participants into whatever roles they'd like, we recommend having a Composer (who will also accompany your team’s performance), a Director, a Book Writer/Lyricist, a Choreographer, and Actors. Participants can wear more than one hat, however we highly encourage distributing responsibilities to ensure your health and wellness.
Teams may submit as fully formed groups, partial teams, or individuals. Partial teams and individuals will be grouped into new fully formed teams based on time, space, and availability. While we hope to have as many people participate as possible, we are limited to only 5 teams and may not be able to invite all submissions to participate. Click submit to join the fun!
Submissions are due by December 19th.
Early Bird Tickets are now on sale through December 22nd!
Grab them before they're gone!
The Seagull
By Anton Chekhov
Director: Skylar Grieco
Cast: Ruby Gibson, Levi Denton-Hughes, Jennifer Mohr, Ian Rigg, Sarah Cushman, Jack Morsovillo, DC Cathro
Music Director: Jack Morsovillo
Stage Manager: Deanna Oglesby
Intimacy Director: Ali Foley
Costume Designer: Parrish Davis-Sauls
Props Designer: Logan Smart
Photos: Molly Menuck
PAST WORK
The Mixtape New Play Festival Vol.1
Checkerboard Chicks by Allison Fradkin
Friendsgiving The Musical by Kolin Lawler
She Had it Coming by Keelyn McDermott
Cast: Amanda Payne, Sarah Cushman, Josiah Robinson,
Allison Schaufler, Jay Mullens, Stella Childs, Nate Hall
Director: Skylar Grieco
Music Director: Jack Foley