Directing Promo Video!

Still aren't convinced to petition to direct for Purple Crayon Players?  Maybe our new promotional video will help you change your mind...

So sign up now at our Director Petition Online Doodle for your very own petition slot today!  If you have any questions, be sure to email us at purplecrayonplayers@gmail.com.  We can't wait to see you!

(Click on this link to see the inspiration for our video!)

Direct for Purple Crayon Players!

Do you like MUSICALS? 
INTENSE DRAMAS?   

FOLKTALES?

Looking for something COMPLETELY DIFFERENT?

PURPLE CRAYON PLAYERS is looking for passionate, dedicated directors to help create our 2010-11 Season for Northwestern and beyond!

"Directing for PCP was one of the most challenging, rewarding, and defining experiences of my time at NU."

- Lindsay Hearn, Director

Fall 2009 Fall Mainstage, Holes

TIMES/LOCATIONS:
Monday, April 26th, 11PM-12AM (Rock Room)
Wednesday, April 28th, 11PM-12AM (Chicago Room)
Thursday, April 29th, 11PM-12AM (Chicago Room)
Friday, April 30th, 3-6PM (Parkes 224)
Saturday, May 1st, 3-6PM (Rock Room)

IT'S AS EASY AS 1-2-3!
1. Sign up for a petition time using our Director Petition Doodle!
2. Fill out this ONLINE petition form by 10PM the night before your petition:
3. Show up for your petition on your scheduled day!

SLOTS AVAILABLE:
Fall Mainstage, Shanley Pavilion
Produced by Erica Israel and Tracey Haneman

Winter Mainstage/Spring Tour, Shanley Pavilion
Produced by Louis Schermerhorn


Questions? E-mail us at  purplecrayonplayers@gmail.com.

PLAYground Gets National Recognition

In the most recent edition of Incite/Insight, the American Alliance for Theatre and Education's digital magazine, Purple Crayon Players was recognized for the first annual PLAYground Festival of Fresh Works in 2009.  In addition to learning a little bit about the festival's origins, you'll be able to see pictures of the performances, read synopses of the three shows, and even get a sneak preview of the scripts!

Also, be sure to check out the featured article on Funky Snowman, a play/ballet for young audiences put up at North Shore Country Day School in Winnetka, IL this past February.  Take look and you'll find three of our lovely board members (Kelby Siddons, Annie Munch, and Alyssa Vera Ramos) and one of our Northwestern peers (Ariel Isackowitz) smiling at you!

You can download a PDF of the April 2010 edition of Incite/Insight by clicking here!

Congrats to our 2010-2011 Producers!

Congratulations to our 2010-2011 Purple Crayon Players Producers!

Fall Mainstage

Tracey Haneman

Erica Israel

Winter Mainstage/Tour

Louis Schermerhorn

Thanks so much to everyone who petitioned!

We are so incredibly impressed by your talent, passion, and drive during petitions!  We would love to work with you in the future.  Please e-mail us at purplecrayonplayers@gmail.com if you have any questions!

PLAYground goes up THIS SATURDAY, the 17th!

Hey everyone!

It’s crazy to think about, but PLAYground: A Festival of Fresh Works, is going up THIS weekend on Saturday, the 17th!  The Creator, Tales Between the Threads, and Nasty/Nocturnal are all currently in the throes of tech, gearing up for the big performance on Saturday.  We are so excited to meet Jessica Puller, D.W. Gregory, and Ramon Esquivel, this year’s professional TYA playwrights.

Here’s the play schedule on the 17th in the Wallis, and remember, this event is FREE:

The Creator  2:00 pm
Tales Between the Threads   4:00 pm
Nasty/Nocturnal   6:30 pm

And don’t forget about talkbacks and a reception after each show!

So come on down on the 17th to see what is shaping up to a very exciting and unique event. And while you’re at it, check out North by Northwestern's coverage of event!