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1 MANUAL CINEMA studios MANUAL CINEMA STUDIOS is the graphic design and video production arm of Manual Cinema, Chicago s premiere cinematic shadow puppet company. We have experience creating content across media platforms from custom video animation to printed materials as well as interactive live events. The visual department is Drew Dir and Julia Miller who have been artistic collaborators since Past clients include The University of Chicago, eighthblackbird, Milwaukee Avenue Arts Festival 2012, Lookingglass Theatre Company, Buzz 22 Chicago, and Parlour Tapes+.

2 J Card Design for Spektral Quartet Tape Release // Parlour Tapes+

3 J Card Design and Packaging Illustration for *AND Tape Release // Parlour Tapes+

4 Opening Ceremony Performance for the Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts // The University of Chicago

5 Postcard and Banner Design for Lula del Ray // Manual Cinema

6 1960 s Inspired Posters for Lula del Ray s The Baden Brothers // Manual Cinema

7 CD Label and Jacket Design for Lula del Ray s The Baden Brothers // Manual Cinema

8 THE 14TH ANNUAL SKETCHBOOK: 2049 MAY 22 - JUNE 16, 2014 At Collaboraction, Flat Iron Arts Building, 1579 N. Milwaukee Ave in Wicker Park This year s festival leaps into the unknown post apocalyptic world: This is a world of regenhudwlrq DQG ELUWK ZKHUH WKH QDWXUDO ZRUOG ÀJKWV back against the former ignorance of mankind, and mankind has found a new respect for the world and the people within it. GUEST CURATOR: IKE HOLTER 10 THINGS by Scott Tobin ASSHOLE by Lisa Kenner Grissom ATTIC PLAY by Anthony Donald Kochensparger BASED ON A TRUE STORY by Usman Ally THE BIG ONE by Idris Goodwin THE DISTANCE TO THE MOON devised by First Floor Theater GOODBYE, NIGHT devised by The New Colony LET ME TELL YOU WHAT I SEE HERE by Jason Gray Platt THE RISE AND FALL OF EVERYTHING IN THE WORLD by Brook Allen SANITARIUM STORY by Seth Bockley THE SURPRISE by Corey Rieger TAILSNAKE devised by Ike Holter THIS IS ABOUT A SCARED GIRL devised by Zoe Schwartz TO THE NSA AGENTS LISTENING IN ON THIS PLAY by Sam Graber TOMORROW by Caitlin Parrish UNTIL THE WORLD IS BEAUTIFUL by Jack Miggins BOYS & VIOLENCE by Mackenzie Yeager YOUNG FATHERS by Joel Kim Booster Purchase tickets and All-Access passes online at collaboraction.org or call COLLABORACTION This is Not a Cure for Cancer MOSELEY and SARAH ILLIATOVITCH-GOLDMAN co-directed by ANTHONY MOSELEY and JEREMY WECHSLER cast Well, here we are. Aren t we? Anthony Moseley Dr. Dotson Antonio Brunetti in Anthony s Brain Nathaneal Card in Anthony s Brain Carolyn Hoerdemann in Anthony s Brain Lisandra Tena in Anthony s Brain John Wilson in Anthony s Brain Brain Cell Brain Cell (Dentist understudy) Brain Cell (Nathaneal understudy) Brain Cell Brain Cell (Lisandra understudy) Brain Cell (John understudy) Brain Cell Brain Cell (Carolyn understudy) production staff Producer Technical Director & Assc. Production Manager Stage Manager Assistant Stage Manager Set Designer Assistant Set Designer Lighting Designer Sound Designer Costume Designer Assistant Costume Designer Video Designer Assistant Video Designer Props Designer Assistant Director Master Electrician & Assistant Lighting Designer Dramaturg Intern 3URGXFLQJ WKHDWUH DQG OLYH H[SHULHQWLDO HYHQWV LQFOXGLQJ 6.(7&+%22.6 DQG RYHU SURGXFWLRQV DQG ZKR NQRZV KRZ PDQ\ HYHQWV IRU \HDUV KDV DOORZHG XV WR PDNH PDQ\ small decisions and continue to grow as artists and people. This past July we made a big one. We believe for theatre to thrive and leverage it s magic we should be addressing the most important issues of our times and bringing people together to learn, discuss and change. We believe theatre has the power to change minds, lives and the world. We believe in the here and now and the unlimited potential of people working together. So, after \HDUV RI SURGXFLQJ FRQWHPSRUDU\ PXOWL GLVFLSOLQDU\ WKHDWUH DQG WKURZLQJ VRPH RI WKH strangest and most beautiful parties this side of the moon, we have evolved and sharpened our mission statement: Collaboraction Theatre Company creates original theatrical experiences that push artistic boundaries in order to explore critical social issues with a diverse community of Chicagoans. This vision for this new Collaboraction was present in last year s Crime Scene: a Chicago Anthology, as we tried to examine the root causes of Chicago s epidemic of violence and plant seeds of hope. It is the core of This is Not a Cure for Cancer as we examine the manqhu DQG PHDQLQJ RI RXU OLYHV DQG WKLV \HDU V WK DQQXDO SKETCHBOOK: 2049 features ZRUOG SUHPLHUH SLHFHV FHQWHUHG RQ ORRNLQJ DW WRGD\ V FULWLFDO VRFLDO LVVXHV IURP D WKH vantage point of the year 2049, after the revolution. So, here we are, on the frontline of change, the present. We are so honored and delighted you have decided to share a part of your life with us all and join us in our quest to Explore, Experience and Incite Change, one moment at a time. Here s to a future where anything is possible, if we believe it is. This performance takes place here and now. Yours, Truly, Anthony P.S. Though our mission has changed, we are still weirdos and throw the best parties! AUDIO/VIDEO EQUIPMENT RENTAL As a key tactic of our mission, Collaboraction has formed a network of Community Partners in the areas of Cancer, Hospice and Wellness to: help us with our research, connect to Cancer Patients and their families, share their knowledge and services with our audience, promote their services and co-moderate a post show Town Hall Discussion with Artistic Director Anthony Moseley about Cancer, Treatment, Prevention and the Meaning-of-Life. AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY (Mar 13, Mar 20 & Mar 27) )RU \HDUV WKH $PHULFDQ &DQFHU 6RFLHW\ $&6 KDV ZRUNHG UHOHQWOHVVO\ to save lives and create a world with less cancer and more birthdays. Together with millions of our supporters worldwide, we help people stay well, KHOS SHRSOH JHW ZHOO ÀQG FXUHV DQG ÀJKW EDFN DJDLQVW FDQFHU 2Q WKH WKLUG ÁRRU RI WKH )ODW,URQ $UWV %XLOGLQJ LQ WKH :LQWHU RI 7KHUH DUH PDQ\ WKLQJV that could have kept us from being here together. You could have decided to not come to this show about Cancer and Life, but you did. And Collaboraction could have closed our GRRUV RU GRQH DQRWKHU VKRZ RU QRW PRYHG WR WKH )ODW,URQ RU FKDQJHG RXU PLVVLRQ VWDWHment, but we did. So, here we are, many lifetimes of decisions has brought us together to share time, space, air, stories, laughter, fears and tears. I m talking to you reading this and the person to your left, and right. That is part of the magic of theatre. It gathers people into D URRP RQ D VSHFLÀF QLJKW DQG EHFRPHV WKH PHGLXP IRU VKDULQJ RXUVHOYHV DQG WKHQ DUH ZH are forever altered, whether we realize it or not. It is only by the most miniscule probability that this all happened, BUT IT DID! Now what.? SARAH MOELLER MICHAEL WAX ANDREW DONNELLY RYAN POLLOCK JOHN WILSON LEE MOORE MICHAEL REED STEPHEN PTACEK ELSA HILTNER DELIA RIDENOUR LIVIU PASARE ALEX PALMA ANGIE CAMPOS CHARLOTTE DROVER JOE WATRACH MEGAN FRANCOMB GILDA S CLUB (Every Sunday: Feb 23, Mar 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30) Gilda s Club s mission is to ensure all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action and sustained by community. THE HEARTWOOD FOUNDATION WOMEN & CANCER PROGRAM (Mar 7) 7KH +HDUWZRRG )RXQGDWLRQ :RPHQ DQG &DQFHU 3URJUDP SURYLGHV GLUHFW FDUH VHUYLFHV WR ORZHU LQFRPH ZRPHQ RYHU WKH DJH RI OLYLQJ LQ WKH JUHDWer Chicago-land area with a cancer diagnosis. OVARIAN CANCER SYMPTOM AWARENESS ORGANIZATION (Feb 28) The Ovarian Cancer Symptom Awareness Organization (OCSA) works to expand public awareness of the symptoms of ovarian cancer in an effort to contribute to the early detection of this deadly disease, and by doing so, save lives. BREAST CANCER TASK FORCE (Mar 6) Many women are not able to get care or don t get the best quality of care based on where they live, the type of insurance they have, how much monh\ WKH\ HDUQ DQG WKHLU UDFH 7KH 7DVN )RUFH EHOLHYHV WKDW WKLV LV XQDFFHSWable and works with different organizations and community members to advocate for and help to provide every woman in Metropolitan Chicago ZLWK DQ HTXDO FKDQFH LQ WKHLU ÀJKW DJDLQVW EUHDVW FDQFHU MERZ APOTHECARY Merz Apothecary focuses on traditional natural remedies in a traditional apothecary concept, providing superior and personal service for each customer s total well-being. MARY ANDRUS ART THERAPY (Feb 26) Mary believes in the power of art making to provide healing, insight and awareness. She provides personal counseling to identify problem areas and then works with individuals in the process of creating to provide relief and understanding. Silver Lining Foundation (Mar 24) 2XU FKLHI LQLWLDWLYH LV WR HQVXUH WKDW ÀQDQFLDO FLUFXPVWDQFH GRHVQ W JHW LQ the way of accessing quality cancer related healthcare services. A Silver /LQLQJ )RXQGDWLRQ PDNHV VXUH WKDW QR RQH IDOOV WKURXJK WKH FUDFNV 4 PRODUCTIONS # 5 3 PROFILES ROBBIE BERSANO (Brain Cell, Antonio Understudy) LV H[FLWHG WR EH PDNLQJ KLV ÀUVW DSpearance in a Collaboraction performance. Previously, he has appeared in performances with The Unrehearsed Shakespeare Co., The Living Canvas and Colorbox Theatre. He would like to thank his family and friends for their unwavering support. ANTONIO BRUNETTI (Antonio Brunetti inside Anthony s Brain) is honored to be at Anthony s side and a part of this production with Collaboraction, his creative home. He has been a part of the family KHUH VLQFH ÀUVW SHUIRUPLQJ LQ *, ) 7 GLUHFWHG E\ 6DP 3RUUHWWD +H DOVR SHUIRUPHG LQ GLUHFWHG E\ 6HWK %RFNOH\ QRW WR mention numerous Experience Design performances as well. Other past productions elsewhere include Blood On The Cat s Neck; The Balcony; The Word Progress On My Mother s Lips Doesn t Ring True and They Are Dying Out at Trap Door Theatre, where he is also a company member. Antonio has also performed in Europe, including a 5RPDQLDQ WRXU ZLWK 7UDS 'RRU WKLV SDVW VXPPHU DQG DV D FORZQ DW WKH $YLJQRQ )HVWLYDO LQ )UDQFH 3DVW (XURSHDQ SURGXFWLRQV LQFOXGH 2OHDQQD 7KH *UDGXDWH 7KH *ODVV 0HQDJHULH DQG )RRO )RU /RYH DOO LQ *HUPDQ\ $QWRQLR LV D PHPEHU RI 7KH *DUYH\ 7UDLQ D PHWD PXVLF rock band, and is represented by Big Mouth Talent. NATHANEAL CARD (Nathaneal Card inside Anthony s Brain) delights in the whimsy of Anthony Moseley s Brain, and is honored WR FRQWULEXWH WR KLV 0LQGVFDSH &ROODERUDFWLRQ KDV GHÀQHG KLV ÀYH years living in Chicago, beginning as a production intern in 2009, then a core player with Experience Design, through becoming a comsdq\ PHPEHU LQ DQG QRZ KHOSLQJ WR VKDSH DQG HQDFW WKH XSGDWHG PLVVLRQ RI KLV DGRSWHG IDPLO\ RI IXQ DUW IUHDNV DW WKH )ODW,URQ +LV RWKHU &KLFDJR FUHGLWV LQFOXGH 3RLQW %UHDN /LYH µ 7KH $UJXPHQW µ +$/26B%HWD µ DQG 7KH:3; µ ZLOO WDNH 1DWKDQDHO RQ WKH URDG WR 2DNODQG &$ DV KH FROOHFWV UHFLSHV DQG guest experiences, ultimately culminating in a live production that combines food and storytelling in a documentation of the present state of American Hospitality. You can follow KLP RQ )% DQG 7ZLWWHU #1&DUG&UHDWLYH RU YLVLW KLP RQ WKH ZHE DW ZZZ 1&DUG&UHDWLYH FRP Thank you for celebrating The Gift of Life with us. SHAWN CASEY (Brain Cell, Sound Board Operator) moved to Chicago from West Virginia two years ago to intern for Collaboraction. He currently studies improv at the io Theatre and acting at The Green Room Studio. LAURA CHERNICKY (Brain Cell, Dentist Understudy) plays Eileen on the hit show EASY ABBY. International festivals have showcased &KHUQLFN\ V VKRUW ÀOPV 7KH :KLWH 5RRP DQG $OEHUW DQG IHDWXUH ÀOPV -DPLH $QG -HVVLH $UH 1RW 7RJHWKHU DQG 4:(57< &KLFDJR V 5RJHU (EHUW UDWHG ERWK IHDWXUH ÀOPV ZLWK õ VWDUV &KHUQLFN\ FXUrently performs with Collaboraction Theatre. 6 ANTHONY MOSELEY written by ANTHONY ANTHONY MOSELEY STEVE MUNRO ANTONIO BRUNETTI NATHANEAL CARD CAROLYN HOERDEMANN LISANDRA TENA JOHN WILSON SHAWN CASEY LAURA CHERNICKY BILL JOHNSON DEBRA LOPEZ PATTY MALANEY ROY RAINEY JORDAN SHOMER GRACE WAGNER COMMUNIT Y PARTNERS Artistic & Executive Director presents CAROLYN HOERDEMANN (Carolyn Hoerdemann inside Anthony s Brain) is a Collaboraction company member. She has also performed at the Goodman Theatre, Steppenwolf, Silkroad Rising Theatre, Chicago Shakespeare, Chicago Children s Theatre, Trapdoor, and European Repertory Company where she was a founding member. She teaches performance at DePaul University and the Chicago Academy of Performing Arts. BILL JOHNSON (Brain Cell, Nate Understudy) is glad to be part of This is Not a Cure for Cancer. Last summer he had the amazing opportunity of being part of Crime Scene Chicago: Let Hope Rise. Bill hopes that everyone who sees the show will appreciate life a little more than before. DEBRA LOPEZ (Brain Cell) is pumped to be playing with the CollabRUDFWLRQ IDPLO\ IRU WKH ÀUVW WLPH 0\ PLFURVFRSLF H[LVWHQFH LQVLGH a man s head is surreal...a trip made possible with the support of my Latin lover, Pedro, and a few functioning brain cells of my own. SAVE THE DATE OCTOBER 18, 2014 BEGGARS BANQUET PATTY MALANEY (Brain Cell, Lisandra Understudy) is excited to be making her Chicago debut with Collaboraction! She graduated LQ 0D\ ZLWK D %)$ LQ $FWLQJ IURP 3RLQW 3DUN 8QLYHUVLW\ 6KH ZDQWV WR thank Anthony, Jeremy, Sarah, Andrew, and everyone else involved with this project for giving her the chance to explore such an important topic. She dedicates this performance to her courageous mother, who was 4 years cancer free in January! COLLABORACTION S ANNUAL GALA OF DECADENCE AND DEBAUCHERY ANTHONY MOSELEY (Anthony Moseley) is the Executive and ArWLVWLF 'LUHFWRU RI &ROODERUDFWLRQ DQG D )RXQGLQJ &RPSDQ\ 0HPEHU He is fortunate to be married to his best friend and closest collaboudwru 6DQGUD 'HOJDGR ZKR LV LQÀQLWHO\ EHDXWLIXO JHQHURXV DQG FDUing. They have a 6 year old daughter Stella Grace who gives their life unlimited love, meaning, snuggling and toys to pick up. Since KDYLQJ D TXDUWHU OLIH FULVLV DQG GLWFKLQJ KLV 1RWUH 'DPH )LQDQFH degree to pursue his passion of people, art and theatre he has done some stuff he is proud of, most notably, as the lead writer and director of Crime Scene: a Chicago Anthology and the subsequent neighborhood tour Crime Scene: Let Hope Rise, directing Brett C. Leonard s Guinea Pig Solo and Migdalia Cruz s El Grito del Bronx. He has also created and led WKH DQQXDO 6.(7&+%22. )HVWLYDO ZKLFK KDV KHOSHG FXOWLYDWH WKH FDUHHUV RI PDQ\ &KLFDJR WKHDWUH DUWLVWV KH KDV EHHQ KRQRUHG WR ZRUN ZLWK ZKLOH SURGXFLQJ ZRUOG SUHPLHUH SLHFHV RYHU WKH SDVW \HDUV +H UHPHPEHUV ZKHQ KH ÀUVW VWDUWHG RXW DV D \RXQJ DUWLVW and wasn t sure if he had what it took and he is so grateful for the numerous folks who have supported him along the way through their time, money, faith and love. And last, but not least, this one goes out to his Dad, Anthony J. Moseley Jr. a two-tour, Airborne Ranger Vietnam Veteran with a Purple Heart turned Golf Professional who taught him to pursue his passion and be fearless because this thing called life only comes around once and it s short and precious and limitless. Also, he loves you, as strange as that sounds, he does. at FIRST WARD/CHOP SHOP SKETCHBOOK Now Accepting: sponsors, host committee, donations and volunteers! ( PDLO -R &DWWHOO DW MR#FROODERUDFWLRQ RUJ Call for Participants VOLUNTEERS INTERNS ADVERTISEMENTS Jo Cattell at jo@collaboraction.org 7 # Program Design and Layout for This is Not a Cure for Cancer // Collaboraction #

9 Illustration Sample From Animated Kickstarter Video // Manual Cinema