Posted on 10.14.09

Arts Organization Profile: Lessons in Creativity I of II with The Neo-Futurists

by Stacy

I continue the exploration of art as expression and communication as part of the mBlog series in support of Chicago Artists Month with a two-part blog on Lessons in Creativity from The Neo-Futurists Theater in Chicago.

Lessons in Creativity is the fall event held by the Neo-Futurists. “How the world’s most wildly productive ensemble creates 30 plays in 60 minutes, 50 weeks per year.”

I spoke with Lindsay Muscato, Managing Director, about how sharing their creative process culminated into this special event. “We realized there was a cross-over between what we do and what people wanted to learn about creativity in their lives and work.” Sara Nelson featured the creative process of the theater organization in a thesis, and then the group was invited to present to design consulting firm, Adaptive Path, and later State Farm. They also shared their process with IDEO, and learned more about the design consulting process from their perspective. The Neo-Futurists offer presentations to companies on-site on their process of exploring how to create inspired, fresh work quickly, individually, and collaboratively.

“Our team process in creativity transfers well to any creative environment. It’s about teamwork, working together, switching roles, where everyone learns everyone else’s part.” Muscato says.

Lessons in Creativity
Date: Thursday, November 12th at 7 p.m.
Location: The Neo-Futurarium
5153 N. Ashland Ave.
Chicago, IL
$50
Tickets include reception, performance of Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind, presentation, and a donation to The Neo-Futurists, a recognized 501(c)3 non-profit.
Tickets available at:
www.brownpapertickets.com
Order by phone: 773-878-4557x14

Mightybytes was thrilled to design the site for our friends, The Neo-Futurists.
Check them out! Their fall session Workshops & Classes begin September 30th.