Community Involvement
Subscriber Nights
These provide an informal opportunity for new and returning members of the BTE family, including students and other members of the BTE community, to attend a sneak peek and lively demonstration of one of the elements that inform our upcoming production. Following the demonstration, these events encourage attendees to meet with other patrons and members of the BTE ensemble in the glass lounge, have some coffee and pastries, and discuss what thoughts the demonstration may have brought to mind.
The Outsider: Wednesday, August 21, 7pm
A sneak peek into an open rehearsal with the director and actors; watching on how they develop physical comedy and pace.
The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley: Wednesday, October 30, 7pm
Join us for a question and answer session with the director and actors; several of whom were in last season’s Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley.
Native Gardens: Wednesday, January 22, 7pm
Join us for a production meeting with the director and designers, offering insight into their concepts and implementation for the show.
Pre-Show Discussions
Prior to the first Thursday/preview performance of each production, there is a pre-show discussion offering insight and perspective from the director and designers, and their approach to the production. We invite you to join these discussions whether you attend the performance that evening or not; no reservation is necessary. Generally, these discussions occur in MAC 140, but check back with us before you attend.
The Outsider: Thursday, September 5, 6:45pm
The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley:
Thursday, November 14, 6:45pm
Native Gardens: Thursday, January 30, 6:45pm
Post-Show Discussions
Following the second Friday’s performance of each production, there is a post-show discussion offering insight and perspective on the current production. We invite you to join these discussions whether you attend the performance or not. If you would like to attend, and are not attending that Friday’s performance, simply call the Box Office (630/942-4000) for the running time of the show and arrive as the curtain comes down for some thought-provoking exchanges between our audience and artists.
The Outsider: Friday, September 13
The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley: Friday, November 22
Native Gardens: Friday February 7
ASL Performances
On the fourth Thursday evenings of our productions, we have scheduled ASL performances. Interpreters will be located near the stage for patrons who are deaf or hard of hearing, seated in an area of the theatre that gives the best sight lines to follow the interpretation and the action on stage. To access reserved seating in view of the interpreters for a signed performance, call the box office at (630) 942.2141or (630) 858.9692 (TDD) or visit atthemac.org for additional information.
The Outsider: Thursday, September 26
The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley: Thursday, December 5
Native Gardens: Thursday, February 20
High School Ambassador Program
High School patrons from local schools (chosen by their schools) are given season subscriptions, invited to a pre-show pizza party and engagement activity revolving around the production. They're then invited to see the production, with other High School Ambassadors, as well as college students and community members. To learn more, contact Amelia, ab@btechicago.com
