Three Cat Media Past Shows:
Three Cat Media has produce over 30 shows in the past few years.
2009
March 20, 2009 - Late Night Cabaret Series
Jason Paul Smith’s “Consulting Mavis
or How I Got My Ass Out of North Dakota & Remained Sane”
11:00pm at Strawdog Theater
April 24, 2009 - Bab Fab 2: Happy Days are Back Again
8:00pm at Davenport’s
A Benefit for Season of Concern
June 19, 2009 - Late Night Cabaret Series
Roberta Miles “Life: A Work in Progress”
11:00pm at Strawdog Theater
July 24th, 2009 - It’s So Easy: The Music of Linda Ronstadt
featuring Amy Cole
8:00pm at Skokie Theater
August 16, 2009 - The Judy Garland Duets
with Rob Dorn and Laura Freeman
2:00pm at Skokie Theater
September 18, 2009 - Late Night Cabaret Series
Elizabeth Dowling - Bootless Journey
11:00pm at Strawdog Theater
November 1, 2009 - 20th Century Hit Parade
with Rob Dorn, Laura Freeman, Beckie Menzie, and Tom Michael
2:00pm at Skokie Theater
2008
Rob Dorn's Wonderland
December 11 and 12, 2008
Rob Dorn stepped into a “wonderland” of early 60’s holiday nostalgia featuring songs from his CD aptly titled “Wonderland,” and his own personal christmas memories and stories, including a tribute to all those great holiday specials we grew up with! Joining him were John Behling on jazz guitar, Joshua Stephen Kartes on piano and Michael Favreau plays sax, clarinet, flute, etc...
Directed by Jason Paul Smith
Bab Fab: A Barbra Streisand Birthday Celebration
April 25, 2008
A benefit for Season of Concern. Some of Chicago’s best vocal talent performed her greatest hits from nightclubs to broadway and beyond. The show wa hosted by Rob Dorn and featuring Eric Carlson, Amy Cole, Elizabeth Dowling, John Eskola, Laura Freeman, Carla Gordon, Marianne Murphy Orland, Jason Paul Smith and Robert Whorton accompanied by George Howe on piano.
Three Cat Thursdays - New Works
Timothy Hairston’s Cabaret Show “Webb/Short”
March 13th, 2008
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!
Three Cat Thursdays - Featured Artist
Matt Griffo: A One Man Comedy Show
February 28th, 2008
Matt is presented the opening of his one man comedy show “Who Wrote This?” on February 28th at 8:00pm. With whimsical lyrics and razor sharp satire this show will have you falling to your knees in laughter. It’s an almost all music show except for a few hilarious bits.
Three Cat Thursdays - New Works
"The Little Lie" by Julie Jurgens
February 14, 2008
On Valentine’s Day, February 14th, “Three Cat Thursdays – New Works” night presented acutting from Julie Jurgens new play “The Little Lie”. Julie Jurgens has made a name for herself, primarily as a singer and songwriter.
directed by Jason Paul Smith
This Date in History
January 31, 2008
A special cabaret event “This Date in History: Celebrating January 31st through Song”. A handful of the Chicago’s most talented performers Amy Cole, Rob Dorn, Elizabeth Dowling, Laura Freeman, and Tim Hairston will help explore the important historical events that happened on January 31st. From the births of Carol Channing and Justin Timberlake to the House of Representatives passing of the 13th Amendment to the Constitution officially abolishing and prohibiting slavery.
directed by Jason Paul Smith
Three Cat Thursdays - Featured Artist
Roberta Miles, Jillian Erickson, Kelsie Huff and Jason Paul Smith
January 24, 2008
Roberta Miles, Jillian Erickson, and Kelsie Huff join Three Cat Thursdays producer Jason Paul Smith with an evening that will take you on a journey from poignant honest stories to hysterical tales that point out life’s funny
Three Cat Thursdays - New Works
Diana Lawrence
January 10, 2008
Diana Lawrence showcased 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”.
Reoccuring:
Three Cat Thursdays - The Cabaret Variety Hour
The Cabaret Variety Hour was held on the first Thursday of each month. In the traditions of The Ed Sullivan Show, Carol Burnett and yes, Donnie and Marie Osmond comes an hour of musical variety, featuring some of Chicago’s most interesting and diverse performers. A little bit of everything, lot’s of fun and surprises.
Three Cat Thursdays - Life is a Song
Life is a Song was held on the third Thursday of each month. Life is a Song is a special cabaret evening based on a theme, such as, “First Kiss”. Local and National singers will be presenting their perceptions of that theme through monologue and song. An exciting new opportunity for the performers and audience alike!!
2007
Three Cat Thursdays - Featured Artist
Ingrid Graudins' "Brave Again"
November 29, 2007
Incredibly talent singer songwriter Ingrid Graudins. Having recorded a self titled CD in 2000 entitled “Brave Again”, Ingrid can be seen on album projects, commercials, live dates with bands like Tributosaurus (a Chicago monthly tribute band) and mini tours with the lovely Boston-based alt/folk goddess Catie Curtis and the awesome Chicago-based new folk artist Alice Peacock.
Three Cat Thursdays - New Works
"Minnie America" by Heather Flock
November 8th, 2007
Director Barbe Marshall presented 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.
Three Cat Thursdays - Featured Artist
Laura Freeman
October 25, 2007
A truly amazing talent and wonderful cabaret performer, Freeman performed all new material. With background as a singer and actress, Freeman joined by accompanist Jeffrey Roscoe put together an intimate evening of song.
Three Cat Thursdays - New Works
Roberta Miles, Katie Quick and Ric Brutnall
October 11th, 2007
An evening of new works by exciting local and international artists featuring Katie Quick, Roberta Miles, and british composer Ric Brutnall. The line-up promises to be diverse and incredibly entertaining.
Three Cat Thursdays - Featured Artist
Rob Dorn "Home Again
September 27, 2007
Rob Dorn presented his hit cabaret show Home Again.
Three Cat Thursdays - New Works
Mixed Nuts by Eric Lane Barnes
September 13, 2007
Dennis Mahoney at Centerstage calls it ” the ideal venue for presentation, expression and appreciation”.
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.)
Reoccuring:
Three Cat Thursdays - The Cabaret Variety Hour
The Cabaret Variety Hour was held on the first Thursday of each month. In the traditions of The Ed Sullivan Show, Carol Burnett and yes, Donnie and Marie Osmond comes an hour of musical variety, featuring some of Chicago’s most interesting and diverse performers. A little bit of everything, lot’s of fun and surprises.
Three Cat Thursdays - Life is a Song
Life is a Song was held on the third Thursday of each month. Life is a Song is a special cabaret evening based on a theme, such as, “First Kiss”. Local and National singers will be presenting their perceptions of that theme through monologue and song.