Author Archives: jaredmcdaris

The Maelstroms of Europa: PART 5

Posted on October 23, 2015 by jaredmcdaris Comments Off on The Maelstroms of Europa: PART 5

Carnifex lay quietly gasping on his rock. It was only a few seconds, though, before he managed some deep, calming breaths. He would not beg or whimper or give up. He would not let her break him. He lied there, trying … Continue reading →

Maelstroms of Europa, Stories

The Maelstroms of Europa: PART 4

Posted on September 29, 2015 by jaredmcdaris Comments Off on The Maelstroms of Europa: PART 4

LetsGo was a stupid name for a robot. To say that LetsGo was a triumph of Form at the expense of Function would be only half correct. It was the epitome of the tin-can tinker-toy, puttering about the frozen fields … Continue reading →

Maelstroms of Europa, Stories

Unrehearsed Shakespeare’s Latest Workshop

Posted on September 18, 2015 by jaredmcdaris Comments Off on Unrehearsed Shakespeare’s Latest Workshop

Unrehearsed Shakespeare is holding another workshop for new students. In addition to the basics of the Unrehearsed technique, we also hope to cover Storytelling, picking up cues, performance stamina, partnering, and basic physical and vocal concerns. The classes will culminate … Continue reading →

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Twelfth Night in Milwaukee (Unrehearsed!)

Posted on August 21, 2015 by jaredmcdaris Comments Off on Twelfth Night in Milwaukee (Unrehearsed!)

Check out shots from TheaterRED’s production of Unrehearsed Twelfth Night!

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The Thespis Project

Posted on August 14, 2015 by jaredmcdaris Comments Off on The Thespis Project

August 18 & 20: Dr. Christopher Aruffo (author of A Rational Guide to Verse: Scansion Made Simple) debuts the Thespis Project. Inspired by his studies of natural speech and conversation (and how we actors tend to abandon those natural proclivities … Continue reading →

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ATTG Production Photos

Posted on August 3, 2015 by jaredmcdaris Comments Off on ATTG Production Photos

iNDie Grant Productions has already started rolling out quality production photos of A Thousand Times Goodnight. There are more to come, but here’s a tiny taste.

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The Maelstroms of Europa: PART 3

Posted on July 31, 2015 by jaredmcdaris Comments Off on The Maelstroms of Europa: PART 3

Sponde thought of the sunrise. Not because he may have seen his last (which he hadn’t), nor even because he was homesick (which he was). No, Sponde thought of the sunrise because he was watching his gargantuan coworker slowly lift … Continue reading →

Maelstroms of Europa, Stories

Six Inspirations from Final Fantasy Six (Part 2)

Posted on July 30, 2015 by jaredmcdaris Comments Off on Six Inspirations from Final Fantasy Six (Part 2)

(Continued from Part 1) 4. Sabin   Sabin was not a character I readily related to. A “jock” with a relatively simple design, he was the first character in the game to whom I reacted, “meh.” So I was surprised at … Continue reading →

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A Thousand Times Goodnight: AJ Miller

Posted on July 29, 2015 by jaredmcdaris Comments Off on A Thousand Times Goodnight: AJ Miller

A THOUSAND TIMES GOODNIGHT opens July 30! 4001 N Ravenswood Ave, 4th Floor (Right Brain Project Theatre space) ALL TICKETS ARE FREE AJ Miller plays the Clown. A.J. Miller hails from Michigan but has called Chicago home for 8 years now. He … Continue reading →

A Thousand Times Goodnight, Theater Stuff

A Thousand Times Goodnight: Kiri Palm

Posted on July 29, 2015 by jaredmcdaris Comments Off on A Thousand Times Goodnight: Kiri Palm

A THOUSAND TIMES GOODNIGHT opens July 30! 4001 N Ravenswood Ave, 4th Floor (Right Brain Project Theatre space) ALL TICKETS ARE FREE KIRI PALM is our illustrious Stage Manager! Kiri Palm, stage manager, wandered onto the Chicago theatre scene in 2010.  A … Continue reading →

A Thousand Times Goodnight, Theater Stuff