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Master Works: The Degas Plays

6 Playwrights. 6 Paintings. 6 new plays. We have commissioned 6 playwrights to create plays based on the paintings of Edgar Degas. Opening May 29, 2014.

Master Works: The Degas Plays

6 Playwrights. 6 Paintings. 6 new plays. We have commissioned 6 playwrights to create plays based on the paintings of Edgar Degas. Opening May 29, 2014.

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Chicago, United States

$970 USD 27 backers

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Short Summary

We've commissioned 6 playwrights to write new short plays based on the works of Edgar Degas. These 6 new plays are being presented at The Den Theatre (1333 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL) in a festival called "Master Works: The Degas Plays" on May 29 - June 1, 2014.

Playwrights: Matt Beard, Rachel Bykowski, Jackie Davies, Spenser Davis, Cassandra Rose, Julia Weiss

Directors: Wm. Bullion, Jonathan Goldthwaite, Tiffany Keane, Kacie Smith, Abby Stark, Ginny Trover

Famous for capturing female dancers and playing with unusual angles, Edgar Degas influenced several major modern artists, including Picasso. Now, Commedia Beauregard calls upon the Parisian painter to inspire six new plays which translate his works to the stage.

Six award-winning playwrights and six amazing local directors compete for the awards of "Best Translation" and "Audience Favorite"

See the paintings here!

The Cast: Ashley Boots, Kayla Boye, Natalee Cooney, Linsey Falls, Kanome' Jones, Chris Lysy, Amber Robinson, Brendan T. Stallings, Steven Stinson, Shawna Tucker, Leigh Yenrick, Phil Zimmermann

The Company

Commedia Beauregard is a small professional theatre company in Chicago, Illinois.

We have been around since 1999 (starting in Minneapolis/Saint Paul) and have put up 30 productions over the last 14 years. Since 2011 we have been HQ'd in Chicago.

Here's our mission statement:
"Our mission is to translate the universal human experience to the stage: to expand our horizons and share knowledge of all cultures, translating between languages and between arts to create theater that is beautiful in expression."

What does that mean? Well, normally we do plays that are translated from foreign languages into English. Sometimes we experiment with what it means to translate, and we end up with a play based on a painting, or a ballet based on an essay.

The Impact

This project involves 24 Chicago-based artists in total: 6 Playwrights, 6 Directors, 12 Actors

By supporting this project you bring their work to 70 people per night in live performance. You also make it possible for us to publish the script in book form so the plays can be read and enjoyed for years to come. And a published script may even lead to other theatre companies doing the show elsewhere someday!

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Long Distance Viewing

$30 USD

If you can't make it to the show, this is perfect for you! We'll send you a link and password that allows you to view the June 1st performance of "Master Works: The Degas Plays" on your computer. Not free on the 1st? Use the link any time in the month of June! Your name will be mentioned at the top of the program as a sponsor of the Live Streamed performance, as well as listed in the end credits of the broadcast. We will send you a copy of the performance program signed by the whole cast!

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June 2014

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Shout Out and our gratitude!

$10 USD

Any contribution of $10 or more receives a public "thank you" on our Facebook page. Your name is also added to our annual contributor's list on our web page and in our show programs.

1 claimed

Photo Exclusive!

$15 USD

Contributions at this level receive an exclusive set of 6 digital photos of the production. One of each play. These photos will not be available on our website, the press, our facebook, or anywhere else for that matter!

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June 2014

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Master Works Memories

$20 USD

At this level, you will receive a published copy of one of our two past collections of "Master Works" plays. You'll get your choice of "Master Works: The Rembrandt Plays" or "Master Works: The Van Gogh Plays". Just like this current collection of plays, both of the past series were based on 6 paintings by the selected artists.

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June 2014

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Newly Published Degas Script!

$30 USD

As part of this year's "Master Works" event, we're publishing the newly written scripts. You will receive a beautiful collection of all 6 scripts as they are performed in "Master Works: The Degas Plays".

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June 2014

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3 Books of Art Plays

$50 USD

A contribution at this level gets a copy of each of our published collections: "Master Works: Rembrandt", "Master Works: Van Gogh" and "Master Works: Degas".

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May 2014

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Back Page Sponsor

$250 USD

The back page of our program is yours to use as you see fit. Advertise an upcoming project, your web business, your brick &amp; mortar shop, or your favorite cause. It's up to you. (This donation level has a deadline of May 24, 2014 so the programs can be printed in time for the production) ... Also includes 2 complimentary tickets to whichever night of "Master Works: The Degas Plays" you'd like to attend.

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