Giving Tuesday 2018
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Tuesday, November 27, 2018
Giving Tuesday 2018 | COLLABORACTION
Giving Tuesday 2018
Shon Roka (pronounced Shaun Roca) the DJ also known as Shaun Ortega was born on the west-side of Chicago. He started gaining fame as a bboy in 1991 and later became a member of a well known crew called the BRICKHEADZ. He would perform for such artist and events such as The Roots, KRS One, Immortal Technique, Dougie Fresh, Common, Rhymefest, Cypress Hill, Pharoah Monch, Nas, Diddy, Mariah Carey, Taste of Chicago, Lollapolooza, Looptopia, B96 Summer Bash just to name a few. The BRICKHEADZ also won many breakin' competition nationally and internationally. While Shon Roka was being active as a bboy he was working on his craft of being a DJ.
DJing for w/ Nike, Jordan, Under Armour, Adidas, Vans, Uprise (Chicago) Skateshop for numerous in-stores, sporting events, galleries and corporate outings. Also Shon Roka is a resident DJ post Covid in Chicago at McGee's, Tantrum, Imbibe and Harbee's. While being a DJ, he has been teaching music production and the Art of Skateboarding through Maggie Daley's After School Matters. Also known as Gallery 37.
For more information contact via email.
Friday, May 4, 2018
A scene from Collaboraction's A Blue Island in the Red Sea: The Emmitt Till and Dr. King Jr.
Scenes from Collaboraction's A Blue Island in the Red Sea by Anthony Moseley featuring performances by Dana N. Anderson, Tyler Nielsen, Samuel Campbell III, Marcus D. Moore and Sean Patrick Leonard. Now running at Collaboraction Studios in Wicker Park through May 20 2018. Go to www.collaboraction.org for more info and tickets.
Shon Roka (pronounced Shaun Roca) the DJ also known as Shaun Ortega was born on the west-side of Chicago. He started gaining fame as a bboy in 1991 and later became a member of a well known crew called the BRICKHEADZ. He would perform for such artist and events such as The Roots, KRS One, Immortal Technique, Dougie Fresh, Common, Rhymefest, Cypress Hill, Pharoah Monch, Nas, Diddy, Mariah Carey, Taste of Chicago, Lollapolooza, Looptopia, B96 Summer Bash just to name a few. The BRICKHEADZ also won many breakin' competition nationally and internationally. While Shon Roka was being active as a bboy he was working on his craft of being a DJ.
DJing for w/ Nike, Jordan, Under Armour, Adidas, Vans, Uprise (Chicago) Skateshop for numerous in-stores, sporting events, galleries and corporate outings. Also Shon Roka is a resident DJ post Covid in Chicago at McGee's, Tantrum, Imbibe and Harbee's. While being a DJ, he has been teaching music production and the Art of Skateboarding through Maggie Daley's After School Matters. Also known as Gallery 37.
For more information contact via email.
Wednesday, August 10, 2016
Collaboraction Season 21
Collaboraction announces it's 21st season that includes PEACEBOOK (a city-wide festival of theatre, dance, music, and spoken word), The Mars Assignment (written and directed by Ronan Mara, Co-created with Elsa Hiltner), and Gender Breakdown (devised by Dani Bryant and directed by Erica Vannon.
Learn more about the upcoming season at collaboraction.org
Shon Roka (pronounced Shaun Roca) the DJ also known as Shaun Ortega was born on the west-side of Chicago. He started gaining fame as a bboy in 1991 and later became a member of a well known crew called the BRICKHEADZ. He would perform for such artist and events such as The Roots, KRS One, Immortal Technique, Dougie Fresh, Common, Rhymefest, Cypress Hill, Pharoah Monch, Nas, Diddy, Mariah Carey, Taste of Chicago, Lollapolooza, Looptopia, B96 Summer Bash just to name a few. The BRICKHEADZ also won many breakin' competition nationally and internationally. While Shon Roka was being active as a bboy he was working on his craft of being a DJ.
DJing for w/ Nike, Jordan, Under Armour, Adidas, Vans, Uprise (Chicago) Skateshop for numerous in-stores, sporting events, galleries and corporate outings. Also Shon Roka is a resident DJ post Covid in Chicago at McGee's, Tantrum, Imbibe and Harbee's. While being a DJ, he has been teaching music production and the Art of Skateboarding through Maggie Daley's After School Matters. Also known as Gallery 37.
For more information contact via email.
Monday, February 15, 2016
Menagerie | Written by Drew Dir and Directed by Lee Stark | Puppet Designer Sam Deutsch
After 15 years, 240 world premiere theater pieces, and being hailed “the premiere short play festival in the Midwest” by the Chicago Reader, Collaboraction's Annual SKETCHBOOK Festival took it's final bow at the place where it all started, the Chopin Theatre. Here is a piece title "Menagerie" from the show
Written by: Drew Dir
Directed by: Lee Stark
Puppet Designer: Sam Deutsch
Featuring:
Kit: Amber Hugee
Elephant: Alex Stein
Giant Ostrich 1: Andy Lampl
Giant Ostrich 2: Marta Evans
Anglerfish: Andy Lampl
Mad Llama: Marta Evans
Tiny Cockroach: Molly Corkins
Shon Roka (pronounced Shaun Roca) the DJ also known as Shaun Ortega was born on the west-side of Chicago. He started gaining fame as a bboy in 1991 and later became a member of a well known crew called the BRICKHEADZ. He would perform for such artist and events such as The Roots, KRS One, Immortal Technique, Dougie Fresh, Common, Rhymefest, Cypress Hill, Pharoah Monch, Nas, Diddy, Mariah Carey, Taste of Chicago, Lollapolooza, Looptopia, B96 Summer Bash just to name a few. The BRICKHEADZ also won many breakin' competition nationally and internationally. While Shon Roka was being active as a bboy he was working on his craft of being a DJ.
DJing for w/ Nike, Jordan, Under Armour, Adidas, Vans, Uprise (Chicago) Skateshop for numerous in-stores, sporting events, galleries and corporate outings. Also Shon Roka is a resident DJ post Covid in Chicago at McGee's, Tantrum, Imbibe and Harbee's. While being a DJ, he has been teaching music production and the Art of Skateboarding through Maggie Daley's After School Matters. Also known as Gallery 37.
For more information contact via email.
Thursday, January 21, 2016
The 15th and Final SKETCHBOOK Festival | Video
Collaboraction's 15th and Final SKETCHBOOK Festival
16 world premiere short plays, Nightly Musical Guests and Wesley Kimler. Running till Jan. 24, 2016 at the Chopin Theatre, 1543 W. Division.
Go to www.collaboraction.org for more.
Shon Roka (pronounced Shaun Roca) the DJ also known as Shaun Ortega was born on the west-side of Chicago. He started gaining fame as a bboy in 1991 and later became a member of a well known crew called the BRICKHEADZ. He would perform for such artist and events such as The Roots, KRS One, Immortal Technique, Dougie Fresh, Common, Rhymefest, Cypress Hill, Pharoah Monch, Nas, Diddy, Mariah Carey, Taste of Chicago, Lollapolooza, Looptopia, B96 Summer Bash just to name a few. The BRICKHEADZ also won many breakin' competition nationally and internationally. While Shon Roka was being active as a bboy he was working on his craft of being a DJ.
DJing for w/ Nike, Jordan, Under Armour, Adidas, Vans, Uprise (Chicago) Skateshop for numerous in-stores, sporting events, galleries and corporate outings. Also Shon Roka is a resident DJ post Covid in Chicago at McGee's, Tantrum, Imbibe and Harbee's. While being a DJ, he has been teaching music production and the Art of Skateboarding through Maggie Daley's After School Matters. Also known as Gallery 37.
For more information contact via email.
Friday, August 28, 2015
A Challenge for Michael Jordan #MJBreatheLife
Collaboraction Artistic Director Anthony Moseley follows up his proposal to MICHAEL JORDAN with a challenge that would increase the PEACE in Chicago and SAVE LIVES. The Ball is in your court, Michael...
#MJBREATHELIFE
#MOSELEYVSJORDAN
Shon Roka (pronounced Shaun Roca) the DJ also known as Shaun Ortega was born on the west-side of Chicago. He started gaining fame as a bboy in 1991 and later became a member of a well known crew called the BRICKHEADZ. He would perform for such artist and events such as The Roots, KRS One, Immortal Technique, Dougie Fresh, Common, Rhymefest, Cypress Hill, Pharoah Monch, Nas, Diddy, Mariah Carey, Taste of Chicago, Lollapolooza, Looptopia, B96 Summer Bash just to name a few. The BRICKHEADZ also won many breakin' competition nationally and internationally. While Shon Roka was being active as a bboy he was working on his craft of being a DJ.
DJing for w/ Nike, Jordan, Under Armour, Adidas, Vans, Uprise (Chicago) Skateshop for numerous in-stores, sporting events, galleries and corporate outings. Also Shon Roka is a resident DJ post Covid in Chicago at McGee's, Tantrum, Imbibe and Harbee's. While being a DJ, he has been teaching music production and the Art of Skateboarding through Maggie Daley's After School Matters. Also known as Gallery 37.
For more information contact via email.
Wednesday, August 5, 2015
Crime Scene: Breathe Life Summer Tour Trailer
Crime Scene: Breathe Life marks the third summer Collaboraction has ventured into the parks with a FREE show and community activities.
Join us Thursday's and Friday's in August for a free performance of Breathe Life, a show that focuses on five true stories of real life Chicago Peacemakers who have used the events in their past to create a positive future for themselves and the lives of others.
Friday's also feature a FREE youth workshop at 1pm where youth from the community will be taught about the process of devised theatre, learn a few scenes from the show, and be integrated into the evening's performance. Friday's also feature our famous Dome of Dance tournaments and a FREE community meal by Connie's Pizza.
Visit collaboraction.org to learn more or email boxoffice@collaboraction.org to reserve your free tickets.
Hamilton Park = August 6 & 7
Garfield Park Conservatory = August 13 & 14
Austin Town Hall = August 20 & 21
Loyola Park = August 27 & 28
Shon Roka (pronounced Shaun Roca) the DJ also known as Shaun Ortega was born on the west-side of Chicago. He started gaining fame as a bboy in 1991 and later became a member of a well known crew called the BRICKHEADZ. He would perform for such artist and events such as The Roots, KRS One, Immortal Technique, Dougie Fresh, Common, Rhymefest, Cypress Hill, Pharoah Monch, Nas, Diddy, Mariah Carey, Taste of Chicago, Lollapolooza, Looptopia, B96 Summer Bash just to name a few. The BRICKHEADZ also won many breakin' competition nationally and internationally. While Shon Roka was being active as a bboy he was working on his craft of being a DJ.
DJing for w/ Nike, Jordan, Under Armour, Adidas, Vans, Uprise (Chicago) Skateshop for numerous in-stores, sporting events, galleries and corporate outings. Also Shon Roka is a resident DJ post Covid in Chicago at McGee's, Tantrum, Imbibe and Harbee's. While being a DJ, he has been teaching music production and the Art of Skateboarding through Maggie Daley's After School Matters. Also known as Gallery 37.
For more information contact via email.
Monday, June 22, 2015
Crime Scene: The Next Chapter Intro Scene
Crime Scene: The Next Chapter asks audience to look in the mirror while taking them through five, all-new intimate portraits of real Chicagoans who have used their first-hand experiences with violence to become peacemakers and be a positive impact in the lives of others.
It is written by Artistic Director Anthony Moseley and co-written by Adam Seidel and features an ensemble of diverse teen and adult actors.
Running May 21 - June 21 at Collaboraction in the Flat Iron Arts Building. For more info go to www.collaboraction.org
Shon Roka (pronounced Shaun Roca) the DJ also known as Shaun Ortega was born on the west-side of Chicago. He started gaining fame as a bboy in 1991 and later became a member of a well known crew called the BRICKHEADZ. He would perform for such artist and events such as The Roots, KRS One, Immortal Technique, Dougie Fresh, Common, Rhymefest, Cypress Hill, Pharoah Monch, Nas, Diddy, Mariah Carey, Taste of Chicago, Lollapolooza, Looptopia, B96 Summer Bash just to name a few. The BRICKHEADZ also won many breakin' competition nationally and internationally. While Shon Roka was being active as a bboy he was working on his craft of being a DJ.
DJing for w/ Nike, Jordan, Under Armour, Adidas, Vans, Uprise (Chicago) Skateshop for numerous in-stores, sporting events, galleries and corporate outings. Also Shon Roka is a resident DJ post Covid in Chicago at McGee's, Tantrum, Imbibe and Harbee's. While being a DJ, he has been teaching music production and the Art of Skateboarding through Maggie Daley's After School Matters. Also known as Gallery 37.
For more information contact via email.
Tuesday, March 10, 2015
Let Hope Rise | Hamilton Park 2015 Recap & Next Up
Let Hope Rise Hamilton Park 2015
Collaboraction and the Chicago Park District present LET HOPE RISE, a FREE, ALL-AGES, monthly Variety Show of Peace, Fun and Hope traveling monthly to Chicago parks on the south, west and north side. Each event starts a line-up of inspirational speakers and artists and Host Anthony Moseley and DJ Shon Roka.
Video by Alex Palma
Go to www.collaboraction.org for more info and join us at one of these upcoming locations
March 14 Austin Town Hall
April 11 Loyola Park in Rogers Park
May 9 Hamilton Park in Englewood
June 13 Austin Town Hall in Austin
July 11 Loyola Park in Rogers Park
Shon Roka (pronounced Shaun Roca) the DJ also known as Shaun Ortega was born on the west-side of Chicago. He started gaining fame as a bboy in 1991 and later became a member of a well known crew called the BRICKHEADZ. He would perform for such artist and events such as The Roots, KRS One, Immortal Technique, Dougie Fresh, Common, Rhymefest, Cypress Hill, Pharoah Monch, Nas, Diddy, Mariah Carey, Taste of Chicago, Lollapolooza, Looptopia, B96 Summer Bash just to name a few. The BRICKHEADZ also won many breakin' competition nationally and internationally. While Shon Roka was being active as a bboy he was working on his craft of being a DJ.
DJing for w/ Nike, Jordan, Under Armour, Adidas, Vans, Uprise (Chicago) Skateshop for numerous in-stores, sporting events, galleries and corporate outings. Also Shon Roka is a resident DJ post Covid in Chicago at McGee's, Tantrum, Imbibe and Harbee's. While being a DJ, he has been teaching music production and the Art of Skateboarding through Maggie Daley's After School Matters. Also known as Gallery 37.
For more information contact via email.
Friday, August 29, 2014
BRICKHEADZ | Crime Scene: Let Hope Rise & Break It Up Cypher Today!
Today BRICKHEADZ perform at Crime Scene: Let Hope Rise in Bronzeville: Thursday and Friday, August 28 and 29 at Taylor Park, 39 W. 47th St
Crime Scene, Collaboraction's theatrical reaction to the violent crime in Chicago, will continue to incite change at a hyper local level as part of the Chicago Park District's Night Out in the Parks initiative this sumer. Crime Scene couples nonfiction source material such as interviews, articles, and online comments with true Chicago crimes to raise critical questions surrounding segregation, poverty, the news media, and popular culture. Artistic Director Anthony Moseley is re-conceiving the show for the 2014 summer parks tour to include up-to-the-minute stories of Chicago violence and those working to increase peace.
Universally lauded by press, the 2013 world premier of Crime Scene was described as "gripping, "direct, visceral, youthful and winningly honest" using "elements of history, testimony, song and hip-hop oration."
Then later today 6pm-Midnight Angel Brick & Shirox Foundation presents B.I.U. Kickoff/Cypher Party Event. All Ages!
Shon Roka (pronounced Shaun Roca) the DJ also known as Shaun Ortega was born on the west-side of Chicago. He started gaining fame as a bboy in 1991 and later became a member of a well known crew called the BRICKHEADZ. He would perform for such artist and events such as The Roots, KRS One, Immortal Technique, Dougie Fresh, Common, Rhymefest, Cypress Hill, Pharoah Monch, Nas, Diddy, Mariah Carey, Taste of Chicago, Lollapolooza, Looptopia, B96 Summer Bash just to name a few. The BRICKHEADZ also won many breakin' competition nationally and internationally. While Shon Roka was being active as a bboy he was working on his craft of being a DJ.
DJing for w/ Nike, Jordan, Under Armour, Adidas, Vans, Uprise (Chicago) Skateshop for numerous in-stores, sporting events, galleries and corporate outings. Also Shon Roka is a resident DJ post Covid in Chicago at McGee's, Tantrum, Imbibe and Harbee's. While being a DJ, he has been teaching music production and the Art of Skateboarding through Maggie Daley's After School Matters. Also known as Gallery 37.
For more information contact via email.
Friday, August 8, 2014
Collaboraction: Crime Scene: Let Hope Rise 2014 Chicago Tour #StopTheViolence
Collaboraction: Crime Scene: Let Hope Rise 2014 Chicago Tour #StopTheViolence ft. BRICKHEADZ and Official BRICKHEADZ DJ: SHON ROKA
Crime Scene, Collaboraction's theatrical reaction to the violent crime in Chicago, will continue to incite change at a hyper local level as part of the Chicago Park District's Night Out in the Parks initiative this sumer. Crime Scene couples nonfiction source material such as interviews, articles, and online comments with true Chicago crimes to raise critical questions surrounding segregation, poverty, the news media, and popular culture. Artistic Director Anthony Moseley is re-conceiving the show for the 2014 summer parks tour to include up-to-the-minute stories of Chicago violence and those working to increase peace.
Universally lauded by press, the 2013 world premier of Crime Scene was described as "gripping, "direct, visceral, youthful and winningly honest" using "elements of history, testimony, song and hip-hop oration."
Wicker Park: Wed.-Sat. July 30 & 31 and August 1 & 2 at Collaboraction, 1579 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Englewood: Thursday and Friday, August 7 and 8 at Hamilton Park, 513 W. 72nd St.
Austin: Thursday and Friday, August 14 and 15 at Austin Town Hall, 5610 W. Lake St.
East Rogers Park: Thursday and Friday, August 21 and 22 at Loyola Park, 1230 W. Greenleaf Ave.
Bronzeville: Thursday and Friday, August 28 and 29 at Taylor Park, 39 W. 47th St.
Crime Scene, Collaboraction's theatrical reaction to the violent crime in Chicago, will continue to incite change at a hyper local level as part of the Chicago Park District's Night Out in the Parks initiative this sumer. Crime Scene couples nonfiction source material such as interviews, articles, and online comments with true Chicago crimes to raise critical questions surrounding segregation, poverty, the news media, and popular culture. Artistic Director Anthony Moseley is re-conceiving the show for the 2014 summer parks tour to include up-to-the-minute stories of Chicago violence and those working to increase peace.
Universally lauded by press, the 2013 world premier of Crime Scene was described as "gripping, "direct, visceral, youthful and winningly honest" using "elements of history, testimony, song and hip-hop oration."
Wicker Park: Wed.-Sat. July 30 & 31 and August 1 & 2 at Collaboraction, 1579 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Englewood: Thursday and Friday, August 7 and 8 at Hamilton Park, 513 W. 72nd St.
Austin: Thursday and Friday, August 14 and 15 at Austin Town Hall, 5610 W. Lake St.
East Rogers Park: Thursday and Friday, August 21 and 22 at Loyola Park, 1230 W. Greenleaf Ave.
Bronzeville: Thursday and Friday, August 28 and 29 at Taylor Park, 39 W. 47th St.
Shon Roka (pronounced Shaun Roca) the DJ also known as Shaun Ortega was born on the west-side of Chicago. He started gaining fame as a bboy in 1991 and later became a member of a well known crew called the BRICKHEADZ. He would perform for such artist and events such as The Roots, KRS One, Immortal Technique, Dougie Fresh, Common, Rhymefest, Cypress Hill, Pharoah Monch, Nas, Diddy, Mariah Carey, Taste of Chicago, Lollapolooza, Looptopia, B96 Summer Bash just to name a few. The BRICKHEADZ also won many breakin' competition nationally and internationally. While Shon Roka was being active as a bboy he was working on his craft of being a DJ.
DJing for w/ Nike, Jordan, Under Armour, Adidas, Vans, Uprise (Chicago) Skateshop for numerous in-stores, sporting events, galleries and corporate outings. Also Shon Roka is a resident DJ post Covid in Chicago at McGee's, Tantrum, Imbibe and Harbee's. While being a DJ, he has been teaching music production and the Art of Skateboarding through Maggie Daley's After School Matters. Also known as Gallery 37.
For more information contact via email.
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