On December 9, 2011, file # 6823-587-1 (Articles of Incorporation for a Not For Profit Corporation) was approved by the State of Illinois, listing Prufrock Productions, Inc as a corporation of good standing. You can see the certificate here. In addition, a federal EIN was issued (Fed tax ID # 45-3980940), and the paperwork necessary for receiving IRS status as a 501(c)(3) was started and should be filed by 1/15/12.
The bored members (as they wish to be called) met on 12/19/11 and elected the following corporate officers whose duties are delineated in the bylaws:
President - William J Barry Jr
Vice President - Dennis Brown
Treasurer - Lisa Savegnago
Secretary - Jennifer Skidgel
Bylaws were discussed, amended and approved, business was discussed, minutes were taken and wine flowed. The Prufrock people know how to party.
Finally, the bored created Industrial Strength Theatre, a not for profit, non-Equity, professional theatre group in DuPage County, whose main purpose is promoting education and exposure to the theatre arts by performing in the suburbs what is commonly called “Chicago storefront theatre”, producing the edgier works that are rarely given voice in those communities. The founding members are Bill Barry Jr (artistic director), Dennis Brown, Lisa Savegnago and Jennifer Skidgel.
Just like many of the small theatre companies in Chicago, Industrial Strength Theatre is currently transient, looking for suburban venues that fit the type of shows they will be performing. An intimate black box space would be ideal, holding 60 - 75 seats, allowing the audience to be immersed in the production. If anyone has suggestions for a home for the company, please let them know. Any current theatre spaces that are looking for shows to help generate revenue during downtime should let them know of their opportunities. The theatre company can be reached at prufrock.productions@gmail.com. A website is in the works, with a launch date of 1/15/12.
And, as if that wasn’t enough, Prufrock Productions, Inc is proud to announce that they have secured the performance rights of their first production: Killer Joe by Tracy Letts, to be performed in late April/early May. Information about auditions, ensemble membership and other essentials will be forthcoming after the holidays. If you'd care to submit a head-shot and resume for their files, please do so, and receive an "industry night" discount for their inaugural show.
As to how all this will impact the review blog, it's safe to say that it will go on indefinite hiatus. Thanks for reading. If you want to be on the mailing list for Prufrock Productions, Inc., send a little missive to prufrock.productions@gmail.com
