Playtime with Bill Turck & Kerri Kendall is a radio show dedicated entirely to the arts. We cover it all: Visual arts, music, photography, theater, poetry, film, dance, writing, and comedy. Each show features conversations with celebrity guests, new and working artists, practical ideas, and more from around the world. Playtime with Bill Turck and Kerri…
Northshore Show Tunes, Bright Future for Neo-Futurists, Strawdog Goes Virtual — September 20, 2020
Below is a lightly edited transcript of Playtime’s Chicago Theater Report for September 20, 2020: You can hear this episode on: Facebook (segment starts around the 1:04 mark) WCGORadio.com Soundcloud (segment starts at around the 52:50 mark) [Main image credit: Photo by Sudan Ouyang on Unsplash] Strawdog Theatre Company’s Virtual Season Strawdog Theatre Company, under the leadership…
The Gallery Cabaret, Chicago Latino Theater Alliance, Chicago Children’s Theater, Lyric Opera — September 13, 2020
Below is a lightly edited transcript of Playtime’s Chicago Theater Report for September 13, 2020: You can hear this episode on: Facebook WCGORadio.com Soundcloud (Links will go live as the episode is uploaded) RIP Kenny Strandberg Many of us in Chicago were shocked and saddened to hear of the death of Kenny Strandberg, founder of…
Chicago PD, Fire & Med Stars Join Playtime and Patrick Lives On for Fundraiser
Chicago PD, Fire, and Med Stars and Patrick Lives On Join Playtime with Bill Turck and Kerri Kendall to raise money to support local food banks on September 27th and October 4th. With an elevated need across the country to keep our nation fed, Patrick Lives On is partnering with WCGO 1590 AM to raise…
Theater Streaming Study, PrideArts Changes Name, Invictus Premiers Virtual Show, The Electables — Chicago Theater Report for 9.6.2020
Below is a lightly edited transcript of Playtime’s Chicago Theater Report for September 6, 2020: You can hear this episode on: Facebook (Theater report starts at about 1:03:55) WCGORadio.com Soundcloud (54:38) (Links will go live as the episode is uploaded) Photo by frank mckenna on Unsplash Commentary: Theater Industry Changes There’s no question that the theater…
Porchlight Stream Fundraiser, Transgressive Opera, Noble Discontent — Chicago Theater Report for August 30th, 2020
Below is a lightly edited transcript of Playtime’s Chicago Theater Report: You can hear this episode on: Facebook (right around 1:01) WCGORadio.com Soundcloud (53:25) Photo by Austin Neill on Unsplash Streaming Performances Lots of news this week but I first wanted to remind everyone that many companies are offering live and pre-recorded shows that can…
Pride and Prejudice Streams, Audio Drama Directors Wanted, PlayMakers Extends Show — Playtime Chicago Theater Report for August 23, 2020
Below is a lightly edited transcript of Playtime’s Chicago Theater Report: You can hear this episode on: Facebook (1:04:22 is the beginning of the theater segment) WCGORadio.com (54:00) Soundcloud (54:00) (Show links above will be updated as show archives are uploaded to platforms.) Main photo by Alex Livingston on Unsplash That’s Weird, Grandma PlayMakers Laboratory has extended…
A Raisin in the Sun Honored, Remy Bumppo’s New Season, BoHo’s Virtual Cabaret & More — Playtime Chicago Theater Report for August 16, 2020
Below is a lightly edited transcript of Playtime’s Chicago Theater Report: You can hear this episode on: Facebook (around the 59-minute mark) WCGORadio.com Soundcloud (55:21 mark) (Show links above will be updated as show archives are uploaded to platforms.) Main image credit: Stephy Miehle on Unsplash Black Theater Alliance Awards Nominations for A Raisin in the…
Playtime Chicago Theater Updates, Personnel Changes, Wine Recommendation — August 9th, 2020
Below is a lightly edited transcript of the Playtime Chicago Theater Report for August 9, 2020. You can hear this episode on: Facebook ( Theater report starts at the 1:08 mark.) WCGORadio.com (Starts at 53:09) Soundcloud (Starts at 53:09) (Show links above will be updated as show archives are uploaded to platforms.) Good afternoon and welcome to…
Hell in a Handbag, Raven Theatre, and Invictus Classes — 6.28.2020
This a lightly edited transcript from Playtime’s Chicago Theater Report for June 28, 2020. The show aired on WCGO Radio, 1590 AM, 95.9 FM in the Chicago area. Audio Archives (links will be added as the show goes live on platforms): Facebook (Chicago Theater Report starts at around 1:02 mark) WCGO Soundcloud Invictus Theatre Company Shakespeare…
Chicago Theater Report for May 24, 2020: Otherworld Theatre, Remy Bumpo, Raven Theatre, and The Rocking Horse
Playtime Chicago Theater Report on WCGO for May 24, 2020 Show archive links below (may take several days to go live): Facebook(report in second hour, starts at about 1:02) Soundcloud (starts around 1:03:15) Otherworld Theatre Streaming The Rogue Aviator, Other Shows Otherworld Theatre is keeping busy by adding new theatrical content to its YouTube and…