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THE RIVERFRONT PLAYHOUSE PRESENTS
Where's My Money?
BY JOHN PATRICK SHANLEY
 
Address: 11 S Water St Mall, Aurora, IL 60505
Phone: (630) 897-9496
Email: jack@riverfrontplayhouse.com
Web: http://www.riverfrontplayhouse.com
 
Riverfront Playhouse History
The Riverfront Playhouse was established in 1978 as a not for profit organization dedicated to the propagation and pursuit of the arts and artistic performance.  The Riverfront has an ensemble case of about 25 people.  Their passion for theater will be obvious in every play.  The theater itself has plenty of personality.  It is decorated with props and posters.  The historic charm is evident both inside and out.

 
Where's My Money? Play Review
Opening Fri, Aug 13 at 8 PM and continues Fri and Sat nights at 8 PM through September 18
MONEY, SEX AND GHOSTS.....

Time: September 10 · 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: AMC Loews (601 N. Martingale Road, Schaumburg, IL)
Created By: Horror Society
 
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The Dirty Show Review by Brian Meadowcroft 

The Dirty Show Makes Chicago Debut June 25 & 26 at The Viaduct Theatre  
 
 
Dirty Show® Chicago (presented in part by Zodiac Vodka)
Fri. & Sat. June 25 & 26 8-1:30 Tickets: $10.00
Viaduct Theatre 3111 N. Western Ave. Chicago, IL 60618
www.dirtyshow.org
 

Slasher! at Gorilla Tango Theatre (http://www.gorillatango.com/)
 
 
Directed by Angie McMahon.
Show Rating - R
 
Synopsis
Don’t go in the basement! Don’t go in the attic! Don’t have sex in the car! Don’t take a shower! And most importantly, don’t assume that it’s over and that you’re safe.  A fully-improvised long-form show in the style of slasher films, based on audience suggestions.  Last show will be Friday, May 28, 2010 at 11:30 PM.  Price is $12.00 each.
 
Reviewed by Brian Meadowcroft
The show starts by taking suggestions from the audience to help develop the story line for a custom horror story.  They take all of the stereotypical scenes from horror films and make them funny.  The best way to describe it would be like Mad Libs.  The killer’s instrument of death is ________, the audience would then help fill in the blank with something such as a “rolled up newspaper”.  The improv group did a great job at developing the story line and coming up with witty and funny solutions to the audience provided answers.  So come on out to Gorilla Tango Theatre and watch a great slasher parody.
 
Reviewed by Kristin Carroll

The Samaritan Syndrome at Gorilla Tango Theatre
By: Jeremy Menekseoglu
 
Director: Paul Cosca
 
Cast
Anthony Stamilio.......Mr. Suit
April Taylor..........Night Nurse
Brooke Elbrecht............Saint
Claire Kander..................Ada
Nathan Randall........Charming
Sarah Grant.................Grace
Whitney LaMora.........Pepper
 
Synopsis
Deep inside the women's ward of an insane asylum, the doors open to a select group of clientele. Men who wish to save these girls are free to act upon their most secret desires. But one girl is different. And one man will risk his sanity and even his life to find the girl that haunts his dreams.
 
Reviewed by Brian Meadowcroft
As you first enter the theatre you see the women of the insane asylum sitting in their rooms doing various things such slicing up faces in a magazine.  The stage is small but intimate and the brick walls help create an eerie tone.  The set is dimly lit and minimal but does a perfect job of conveying the mood of the play.  This asylum is a place where you learn that not all people can be saved and that it is sometimes hard not to take advantage of the weak.
 

Women of Horror 2 Film Festival in Chicago
 
We are thrilled to announce another Women of Horror Film Festival in May… Women of Horror 2.
 
With each festival we try to bring a new and different theme into the movie theater, and once again it’s Lady’s Night!
 
Horror Society will feature films directed, produced, or written by women.
 
Saturday MAY 1st
5pm to 2am
Portage Theater
4050 N. Milwaukee Ave
Chicago, IL 60641
 
http://www.horrorsociety.com/festivals
 
ONLY $12 for over 8 hours of BLOODY GOOD FUN!
 
Our goal for this festival is to show the female side of the horror genre in a way that most of the horror fans are not familiar with. Many studios and companies need to stay away from this point of view because it does not attract the audience they are looking for. To us that is a shame. There are so many female directors doing indie horror now without the recognition they need and deserve. This is our chance to show those women that are making these types of films.
 
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LINEUP SO FAR...
 
GARGALESE
http://www.gargalese.com/
 
SNUFF
http://maudemichaud.com/home.html
 
ALICE JACOBS IS DEAD
http://www.strange-case.com/
 
I SPIT ON ELI ROTH
http://deviantpictures.com/
 
HEADING HOME
http://www.jane-rose.com/
 
DONT LOSE HEART
http://www.thechainsawmafia.com/
 

Are you an aspiring or experienced gorey makeup artist?  Do you enjoy zombies and the people who love them too?
Ever wanted to walk around downtown seeing your creations loose or even yourself loose on the streets of downtown chicago as a zombie?  Well here is your chance!
My name is Colleen Jones and I am one of the cofounders and head makeup artist of the Chicago Zombie March.  This is a great opportunity to have your makeup skills seen by the thousands.  We are in need of makeup artists to help out with the event.  We already have some artists on board but we can always need more help. 
We will be accepting donations from people, so you can charge a reasonable fee to your vict...um customer
I am in the process of getting makeup donations from vendors, but feel free to bring in your own supplies
If you are interested in helping out on june 5, please send me a message along with pictures of your work to horrorgirl86@gmail.com 
Looking forward to hearing back from everyone!
Colleen
 

BRING. IT. BACK! FEARnet
By Brian Meadowcroft (bmeadowcroft@comcast.net)
 
FEARnet is in need of 50,000 supporters so if you enjoy horror or FEARnet become a fan of FEARnet and spread the word!! www.fearnet.com
 
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or
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By Brian Meadowcroft
Martin Scorsese who has directed some of my favorite gangster movies of all time (Gangs of New York, Casino and Goodfellas) now tackles the latest mystery thriller Shutter Island.  Shutter Island is based on the Dennis Lehane novel.
 
The movie starts with two U.S. Marshals: Teddy Daniels (Leonardo DiCaprio) and Chuck Aule (Mark Ruffalo) going to investigate a missing persons report at Shutter Island.  Shutter Island contains a hospital for the criminally insane.  As Teddy and Chuck begin their investigations it becomes obvious that many of the people at the hospital have been coached in their responses and that the Doctors in charge are not always telling the truth.  Teddy while on the island is dealing with some of his own mental issues.  Teddy has vivid dreams and flashbacks of the people he was not able to save when fighting in WW2 and the tragic death of his wife Dolores (Michelle Williams) who was burned in a fire at their apartment.  As the secrets of the island and the details of Teddy’s past unfold, the story slowly comes together.

Come one! Come all!  See the hilarious spoof on b movies and everything sci fi and whatnot
 
 
 
From: Corn Productions
Description: Theater
Title: The Somewhat Gelatinous Blob From Beyond the Grave (and also the grave’s in outer space)
When: Open Friday February 26th and runs Wednesdays through Saturdays until March 27th. Showtime for all shows is 8pm.
Where:  Cornservatory, 4210 N Lincoln, Chicago IL
Tickets:  Wednesdays - $7, Thursdays - $10, Fridays and Saturdays - $15. Group rates are available.
Reservations: Call 312-409-6435 or purchase tickets online at www.cornservatory.org
Contact:  Robert Bouwman 773-407-5186 (cell) or 312-409-6435 (VM)

Women of Horror 2 Call for Entries
 
We are thrilled to announce another Women of Horror Film Festival in May… Women of Horror 2.
 
With each festival we try to bring a new and different theme into the movie theater, and once again it’s Lady’s Night!
 
On Saturday, May 1st from 5pm to 2am, Horror Society will feature films directed, produced, or written by women.
 
Our goal for this festival is to show the female side of the horror genre in a way that most of the horror fans are not familiar with. Many studios and companies need to stay away from this point of view because it does not attract the audience they are looking for. To us that is a shame. There are so many female directors doing indie horror now without the recognition they need and deserve. This is our chance to show those women that are making these types of films.
 
So with that said, we are looking for films (both feature and short) that go along with this theme. If you are a female director, producer, or writer, here is your chance to get your film screened to an audience that will appreciate it. Submission fees are real cheap at only $20 for a short or a feature length film.
 
April 17th will be the final day for submissions. Anything postmarked after that date will not be considered.
 
Here is a link to the PDF Submission Form:
 
http://www.horrorsociety.com/PDF/WOH2.pdf
 

Night of the Living Dead.  Land of the dead.  Both of these movies could be explained in just one word: ZOMBIES!  These two flicks, although from different times, they have stood the test of time to come out as great, gorey flicks that inspire and excite the monster in all of us.  Whether it is the plot, the gore or simply the zombie makeup, these movies are the basis for all zombie lovers. 
Without the horrific genius of Mr. George A Romero, we wouldn't have zombie movies to begin with.  His creativity and eye for detail make his zombies movies the best and are an inspiration for zombie film makers.  I find that what makes these movies fantastic are my three criteria for a gorey good time: plot, acting and makeup.  So sit back relax and lets take a journey into the zombie filled world.

OK, folks… here is your chance to check out the upcoming Sorority Row a week before it opens. On top of that there will be an in person introduction from Rumer Willis. Tomorrow night is your chance to check this flick out, and we got some tickets for you.

All you have to do is download the ticket from the link below and make sure to RSVP to the email listed on the ticket, and tell them that Horror Society sent you! You must RSVP to the email address on the ticket otherwise you wont get in, even with your ticket, and even if you are first in line. As always its a first come first serve. There are no guarantees that you will get in if you show up late, so get there early!!

Download Your Tickets Here - http://www.horrorsociety.com/PDF/Sorority_Row_Tickets.pdf

Dont know what this movie is, well check out the synopsis below…

Synopsis:
When five sorority sisters of Theta Pi cause the death of one of their own during a foolish prank gone wrong, they conspire to discard the evidence and never speak of the nightmare again. But when a mysterious killer targets the group a year later with a series of bizarre attacks, the women find themselves fighting for their own lives amidst the revelry of an out of control graduation party.

If you miss out on this chance, just wait. We will have 30 prize packs, including tickets, posters, and other merchandise for the September 10 screening next week!

Alternate ticket download: http://www.chicagohorror.com/images/events/SororityRow_09-02-09.pdf

There is going to be a free screening of the film: PICKMAN'S MUSE. The film is based on H.P. Lovecraft's HAUNTER OF THE DARK. The screening is open to the public, and will be held at the PORTAGE THEATER in CHICAGO (4050 N. Milwaukee Ave). The doors open at 12noon; Sunday, August 23rd, 2009.

DEATHSCRIBE 2009: The Second Annual International Festival of Radio Horror Plays

OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS!

WildClaw Theatre is proud to announce that we are accepting submissions for the second annual DEATHSCRIBE Horror Radio Play Festival. We are looking for 10 minute radio scripts that are genuinely scary, imaginative, chilling, intelligent, suspenseful, horrific or downright grotesque. We put no restrictions on contestants as to content or tone, but keep in mind that we are a Horror Theatre. We take our horror seriously, and so should you.

So, if you have a dandy little campfire tale to share - and you know you do - visit http://www.wildclawtheatre.com/wc_html/deathscribe09.html for submission rules and regulations. Likewise, if you know someone who would like to toss their bloody hat in the ring, please feel free to forward this email along. Submission deadline is July 30th, 2009, so get crackin'!

Last year's DEATHSCRIBE (held Oct 6, 2008 at Chicago's historic Music Box Theatre) was an extraordinary evening of live performances of original short radio plays, written by horror enthusiasts and professionals from all around the globe. The thrill of watching skilled foley artists creating sound effects live, right in front of you, is truly like no other. With live musical accompaniment, special guest directors and a celebrity panel to judge the best in the fest, the night was magical and we're looking to do it again, bigger and better!

(To listen to the live recordings of DEATHSCRIBE 2008, go to http://wildclawbloodradio.blogspot.com/ and look in the upper right hand corner. Podcasts are also available on ITunes.)

Any questions? Email the DEATHSCRIBE DAEMON at wildclawdeathscribe@gmail.com.

WILDCLAW THEATRE - Bringing Horror and the Supernatural to the Chicago Stage http://www.wildclawtheatre.com

Horror Society Presents… Women of Horror Film Festival

We are thrilled to announce Horror Society’s 4th Film Festival in April at the Portage Theater in Chicago, IL.

With each festival we try to bring a new and different theme into the movie theater, and this time it’s Lady’s Night!

On Saturday, April 25th from 5pm to 12am, Horror Society will feature films directed, produced, written by women and/or have females in the lead role.

Our goal for this festival is to show the female side of the horror genre in a way that most of the horror fans are not familiar with. We want to display females in horror as the lead, dominant role instead of the victim. Many studios and companies tend to stay away from this point of view because it does not attract the audience they are looking for. To us that is a shame. We will also be showcasing and screening many films that have been directed, produced or written by women in the horror industry. There are so many female directors doing Indie Horror now without the recognition they need and deserve.

This is our chance to support these women that are not only directing and producing Independent Horror, but the strong women that are in front of the camera as well.

We will also be holding both a Silent Auction and Horror Raffle with some great items. All proceeds will be donated to the Lynn Sage Foundation to support Breast Cancer Research.
The theater is located on 4050 N. Milwaukee Ave in Portage Park. It’s a beautiful theater located in a great part of the city with state of the art equipment. The festival will run from 5pm to 12am with vendors, giveaways, and more. With each of our festivals we try to put the spotlight on some local talent as well, so we will be having trailers of local Chicago Indie horror films playing throughout the night.

The lineup has been chosen and the guests have been confirmed….

:Films:
Phobia
Wretched
Death in Charge
The Wigly
Side Effect
The Making of Sculpture

We are thrilled to announce Horror Society’s 4th Film Festival in April… Women of Horror.

With each festival we try to bring a new and different theme into the movie theater, and this time it’s Lady’s Night!

On Saturday, April 25th from 5pm to 12am, Horror Society will feature films directed, produced, or written by women – or have the lead in the film be a female (killer, villain, etc.).

Our goal for this festival is to show the female side of the horror genre in a way that most of the horror fans are not familiar with. We want to display females in horror as the lead, dominant role instead of the victim. Many studios and companies need to stay away from this point of view because it does not attract the audience they are looking for. To us that is a shame. There are so many female directors doing indie horror now without the recognition they need and deserve. This is our chance to show those women that are making these types of films.

So with that said, we are looking for films (both feature and short) that go along with this theme. If you are a female director, producer, or are the lead role, here is your chance to get your film screened to an audience that will appreciate it. Submission fees are real cheap at only $20 for a short, $25 for a feature length film.

The theater is located on 4050 N. Milwaukee Ave in Portage Park. It’s a beautiful theater located in a great part of the city with state of the art equipment. We will have the theater from 5pm to 12am with vendors, giveaways, and more.....

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