Past Shows
March 2008
Three Cat Thursdays presents
New Works - Timothy Hairston’s Cabaret Show
“Webb/Short”
On March 13th at 8:00pm, “Three Cat Thursdays – New Works” will present Timothy Hairston’s new cabaret show “Webb/Short”. It will be music performed or written by Jimmy Webb or Bobby Short. Hairston is one of Chicago’s leading Cabaret Artists. This show will take you on an incredible journey. Joshua Stephen Kartes joins Hairston at the piano!
February 2008
Three Cat Thursdays
presents
New Works: “The Little Lie” by Julie Jurgens
On Valentine’s Day, February 14th, “Three Cat Thursdays – New Works” night will be presenting cutting from Julie Jurgens new play “The Little Lie”. Julie Jurgens has made a name for herself, primarily as a singer and songwriter. Join us for this special Valentine’s Day presentation.
About Julie Jurgens:
Julie Jurgens began playing the guitar and writing songs in the spring of her sophomore year of college. A curly haired boy had bruised her ego, and to console herself she bought a guitar, named it Daisy Mae, and her life was never the same again.
Julie has played with artists such as Pelusa (Seattle, WA), Jim Frazier (Atlanta, GA), Garrett Lane and Nancy Connelly (Chicago, IL), among others. Her signature song, “The Whisky Song (Expectations)” was a top 20 finalist in the Acoustic/Folk category of the 2005-2006 Unisong songwriting contest. She has released one album, A Small Affair, which is still available on iTunes and other select mp3 sites.
She has done shots and broken hearts on several stages in Chicago, including the open mic at Sub-t, the Heartland Cafe, Kitty Moon, Hotti Biscotti, Phyllis’s Musical Inn, and, of course, The Gallery Cabaret in Bucktown.
You can learn more about Julie by going to juliejurgens.com. Or, you know, asking her.
January 2008
Three Cat Thursdays
presents
New Works with Diana Lawrence
“Three Cat Thursdays – New Works” night will be presenting the promising young singer songwriter Diana Lawrence showcasing new material on January 10 at 8:00pm. Her comfort with a wide variety of styles, as pianist, singer and songwriter, has given her the opportunity to work with everyone from world-famous conductors to local actors, from jazz combos to choral ensembles. Most recently Diana worked as musical director of The Apple Tree Theatre’s production of “The Mistress Cycle”.
About Diana Lawrence:
Diana Lawrence has performed as a pianist and singer in venues ranging from Orchestra Hall to Theatre Building Chicago to the dive bar down the street. She has performed her original songs at Davenport’s Piano Bar, in the cabaret variety show BEAST WOMEN, and at various bars and clubs in Chicago. In addition to performing her own music, Diana is an accompanist for the Chicago Children’s Choir and the Hyde Park School of Ballet, and sings with the Chicago Symphony Chorus and the Balkan-Klezmer-jazz band “Balkano.” Diana also works as a freelance music director for musical theater, and as a music director for the improv-game competition troupe, ComedySportz.
November 2007
On November 8th at 8:00pm, director Barbe Marshall presents a new work by New York playwright Heather Flock entitled “Minnie America”. Heather Flock, playwright and award-winning choreographer, received her M.F.A. in playwriting from Columbia University where she studied with Romulus Linney. In New York, her plays have been read and performed at New Dramatists, Shotgun Productions, Art & Work Ensemble and Worklight Theatre Company. She currently lives in New York City where she works for the Commissioner of Major League Baseball.
October 2007
Join us October 11th at 8:00pm for an exciting new Three Cat Thursdays “New Works” night!
Dennis Mahoney at Centerstage calls it ” the ideal venue for presentation, expression and appreciation”.
Three Cat Media producers Jason Paul Smith and Rob Dorn are thrilled to be presenting an evening of new works by exciting local and international artists. The line-up promises to be diverse and incredibly entertaining. Come join us because “YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT WILL HAPPEN!!”
Roberta Miles will be presenting new monologues entitled, “Life, Works in Progress”. Roberta is a founding member of CCP, an accomplished jazz singer, fine artist and published poet with degrees in Opera Performance and Fine Arts (painting).
Katie Quick will be presenting several new songs. Katie is an up and coming singer/songwriter from Chicago, whose heartfelt and honest songs span the genres of country, rock, blues, and folk. She is eagerly anticipating the release of her very first independent album recorded in Nashville (due out in January). A native southsider, she is also one of the lead singers for the city’s premier country/rock band, Yard Fulla Cars. This will be her very first solo performance here in Chicago!!!
Ric Brutnall will be featured with local singer Rob Dorn (with the help of some surprise guests) performing Ric’s latest compositions. Ric is an elementary school teacher and music teacher from the UK. Currently residing in Mexico City, Ric is a children’s songwriter and he has written songs and music for a range of children’s productions.
September 2007
On September 13th, Three Cat Thursdays’ New Work Night will present a rare Chicago performance by the talented composer Jeff Award Winning composer Eric Lane Barnes. He is kicking off our NEW WORKS night. He is joined by Rob Dorn and the hysterical Tina Gluschenko. They will sing a bunch of new songs he has written in the last couple years. Very funny. This one is a DO NOT MISS show. We have no idea when Eric will be back in town. (He is living in Seattle and is the associate music director of the Seattle Gay Men’s Chorus.)