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Dear friend,

Throughout the 2008 season, it has been great to reconnect you with the playwrights we've explored over the last ten years. Next season, part two of the Celebration Series, promises to be even more exciting. As Artistic Director, I want to thank you for your past support and ask for your help in reaching our future goals.

Your past support has made it possible for us to increase our programming to include:
  • Regular discussions with artists, symposia with playwrights
  • Staged readings and workshops
  • An interactive online resource with blog posts, dramaturgical information, photos and videos
  • New plays, recently discovered early plays and rarely seen masterpieces
In 2008, Eclipse productions were recognized with critical praise, non-Equity Jeff Awards, After Dark Awards, and Black Theatre Alliance Awards.

Reviews from the 2008 Season: Celebration Series Part I

CANDLES TO THE SUN: "Praise be to Eclipse Theatre Company for being brave and skilled enough to produce the first professional production of Candles since its debut." -Scott C. Morgan, Windy City Times

PLAZA SUITE: "A bubbly confection, "Plaza Suite" is a laugh riot well-timed for summer. Overflowing with gags, jokes, one-liners and laughable human frailties, Eclipse Theatre's revival of Neil Simon's 1968 comedy is a sparkling gem." -Betty Mohr, Southtown Star

THE AUTUMN GARDEN: "Nathaniel Swift directs his talented cast with restraint when needed yet allows for occasional unbridled idiosyncrasy when called for. The result is a balanced production that serves the dramatic builds and explosions as well as the delicate intimacies." -Venus Zarris, Chicago Stage Review


With your continued support we will be able to maintain our quality programming, and explore ambitious new projects.
The 2009 season will include:
  • The Celebration Series Part II: four full productions from past featured playwrights
  • The Midwest Premiere of A Song for Coretta by Pearl Cleage
  • Playwright Scholar Series events featuring discussions with featured playwrights and readings of new works
  • A remounting of our critically acclaimed production of Plaza Suite at Theatre on the Lake (August 5-9, 2009)
In 2010, we will return again to a single featured playwright and fully explore their artistic vision.
We need your support in one or more ways:
  • Make a tax-deductible donation in any amount that you are able
  • Give a friend or family member a gift subscription to the 2009 season.
  • Call us to donate your time by volunteering.
  • Make an in-kind donation to help us keep our budget low.
  • Encourage your friends and family to come see a show or buy a subscription.


I wish you and your family all the best for the holidays and the new year ahead, and I look forward to exploring the works of our featured playwrights with you in the 2009 season and beyond -

Best,



Nathaniel Swift, Artistic Director
Eclipse Theatre Company
nswift@eclipsetheatre.com
773.325.9655

Make a Tax-Deductible Donation to Eclipse Theatre Company

Eclipse is the Midwest's only theatre company to produce a season of works by one playwright. Currently, we are in the planning stages of some exciting endeavors. While we know that these projects will greatly enhance our ability to produce quality theater, it is only with the generous support of people like you that we will be able to make all of these ideas a reality. Only 30% of our income comes from ticket sales. We depend on the remaining amount to come from foundations, government grants, and the generosity of you, our individual donors.

Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to help underwrite the administrative and production costs of our 2007 season. Your contribution of even $5 or $10 will help us continue to bring you the high-standard productions that you have come to expect from us.

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Thank you in advance for your support of Eclipse Theatre Company.

 
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Eclipse Theatre's 2008 Celebration Series Season
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