Roll Camera! An Act Filming and Review Day

The Newport Theater

Roll Camera! is a 2-hour filming event for burlesque and drag performers to get high-quality professional footage of their acts.

Burlesque

A collection of Newport's burlesque shows and classes! Photo of Juju Valentine by Greg Inda.

Clown

A collection of physical theater and clown shows, classes and events at the Newport Theater

Comedy

The Newport Theater offers a variety of sketch and stand-up comedy, including our weekly house show, Bye Bye Liver, Fridays at 7:00.

Pictured (LtoR): Marissa Chastain, Dave Honigman, Fee Basanavicius, Prateek Srivastrava, Leo LaCamera. Photo by Greg Inda

Drag

The Newport Theater hosts a variety of drag productions, featuring some of the most talented drag artists that Chicago has to offer. Bring your tipping dollars!

Photograph of Willy LaQueue by Greg Inda.

LGBTQIA+ Events

This collection of events are queer-affirming and a place to connect with other folks in the LGBTQIA+ community.

Have an act you want to submit to a festival but no footage? A new act yet to be performed? Only bad footage on a 2016 iPhone? This is the event for you!Roll Camera! is a 2-hour filming event specifically intended for burlesque and drag performers to get high-quality, professional footage of their acts to submit to shows and festivals. With purchase of ticket, you will have an opportunity to perform your act on stage in front of other performers as your audience. After your act, you may opt in or out for peer feedback or critique. Network! See cool acts! Receive a professional video!Participants are encouraged to stay for all acts to act as a receptive audience for everyone. After purchase, you will be sent all event information and a tech form to fill out. All acts must follow the rules of the Newport Theater: <ul><li>No fire performance.</li><li>No glitter or confetti.</li><li>Have a clean-up plan/strategy for messes made onstage and address messes immediately to keep a safe and clean envionment.</li></ul>The bar will not be open for this event, and outside liquor is not allowed. Masks are not required during performance but encouraged when in the audience. If you have any questions, please email <a href="mailto:erisastraburlesque@gmail.com" title="mailto:erisastraburlesque@gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">erisastraburlesque@gmail.com</a>Please be advised:The Newport Theater is up a flight of stairs with no elevator, but access to a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JePx_ZmwKWU" title="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JePx_ZmwKWU" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Genesis portable mobile stairlift </a>(rated up to 400 pounds) is available. Please email <a href="mailto:newporttheater@gmail.com" title="mailto:newporttheater@gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">newporttheater@gmail.com</a>in advance of your arrival to coordinate entry and sign a waiver (required by our landlord).There are four single-stall non-gendered restrooms available onsite.All entrants must comply with the <a href="http://newporttheater.com/safety" title="http://newporttheater.com/safety" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Newport Safety Policy</a>