The Playground Theater, founded in 1997, remains the only continuously operating non-profittheater in Chicago dedicated to an art form invented in Chicago - Modern Theatrical Improvisation. The Playground was founded in 1997 by its original member companies.
The Playground theater exists as a non-profit co-op, governed by its member companies, or "teams." The Playground currently is home to over 12 house teams in addition to guest teams, and members of the theater's Incubator Program. The Playgrounds Mission is to provide a home for comedians to grow as performers, writers, directors and producers. The Playground is committed to entertaining audiences with successful shows that reflect our core values: fun, freedom, and opportunity.
Located at 3209 N. Halsted Street, The Playground features performances every night of the week at 8pm and 10pm.
From time to time the theater holds auditions for its signature Incubator Program, in which applicants are judged on their skills at scene-based improvised comedy. Those who pass are assembled into Incubator Teams with a certain guaranteed number of shows on The Playground's stage. The newly hatched teams are then free to govern their own fates, hire their own coaches, and generally pursue a career as an improv ensemble. Some Incubator teams eventually wind up applying for membership status with the theater.
The Colosseum or Coliseum (/kɒləˈsiːəm/kol-ə-SEE-əm), also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre (Latin: Amphitheatrum Flavium; Italian: Anfiteatro Flavio[amfiteˈaːtro ˈflaːvjo] or Colosseo[kolosˈsɛːo]), is an oval amphitheatre in the centre of the city of Rome, Italy. Built of concrete and sand, it is the largest amphitheatre ever built. The Colosseum is situated just east of the Roman Forum. Construction began under the emperor Vespasian in 72 AD, and was completed in 80 AD under his successor and heir Titus. Further modifications were made during the reign of Domitian (81–96). These three emperors are known as the Flavian dynasty, and the amphitheatre was named in Latin for its association with their family name (Flavius).
The Colosseum could hold, it is estimated, between 50,000 and 80,000 spectators, having an average audience of some 65,000; it was used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles such as mock sea battles, animal hunts, executions, re-enactments of famous battles, and dramas based on Classical mythology. The building ceased to be used for entertainment in the early medieval era. It was later reused for such purposes as housing, workshops, quarters for a religious order, a fortress, a quarry, and a Christian shrine.
Colosseum were a pioneering English progressivejazz-rock band, mixing progressive rock and jazz-based improvisation.
History 1968–1971
The band was formed in September 1968 by drummer Jon Hiseman, tenor sax player Dick Heckstall-Smith and bass player Tony Reeves, who had previously worked together in John Mayall's Bluesbreakers on the Bare Wires album. Dave Greenslade, on organ, was immediately recruited, and the line-up was completed by Jim Roche on guitar, although Roche only recorded one track before being replaced by James Litherland, (guitar and vocals). Hiseman and Heckstall-Smith had also previously played in Graham Bond's band, and Colosseum utilised several of the songs from that period.
The band made their live debut in Newcastle and were promptly recorded by influential BBC Radio 1DJJohn Peel for his Top Gear Radio program. This appearance gained them valuable exposure and critical acclaim.
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The Playground · Colosseum
Bread & Circuses
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published: 13 Feb 2020
Colosseum - Walking In The Park (1969)
Colosseum were a pioneering English progressive jazz-rock band, mixing blues, rock and jazz-based improvisation.
published: 25 May 2020
Colosseum - Walking in the Park
Colosseum - Walking in the Park
Album: Those Who Are About to Die Salute You, 1969
Tracklist:
1. Walking in the Park
2. Plenty Hard Luck
3. Mandarin
4. Debut
5. Beware the Ides of March
6. The Road She Walked Before
7. Backwater Blues
8. Those About to Die
published: 26 May 2011
Colosseum - Walking In The Park - 1969 45rpm
Lifted from the English jazz-rockers first LP 'Those Who Are About to Die Salute You', a version of Graham Bond's 1965 tune. Drummer Jon Hiseman and sax player Dick Heckstall-Smith were both previously in his 'Organisation'
published: 03 Jun 2014
Colosseum - Walking in the park
from "Colosseum Live", 1971.
published: 17 Jan 2011
Colosseum 'Walking In The Park' from 'The Valentyne Suite' 1994
Colosseum perform 'Walking In The Park' from 'The Valentyne Suite' at the reunion concert, Cologne,1994
published: 11 Nov 2013
Colosseum ► Walking In The Park ✤ BBC Session 1969 [HQ Audio]
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The Playground · Colosseum
Bread & Circuses
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The Playground · Colosseum
Bread & Circuses
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Released on: 2020-02-14
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Colosseum - Walking in the Park
Album: Those Who Are About to Die Salute You, 1969
Tracklist:
1. Walking in the Park
2. Plenty Hard Luck
3. Mandarin
4. Debut...
Colosseum - Walking in the Park
Album: Those Who Are About to Die Salute You, 1969
Tracklist:
1. Walking in the Park
2. Plenty Hard Luck
3. Mandarin
4. Debut
5. Beware the Ides of March
6. The Road She Walked Before
7. Backwater Blues
8. Those About to Die
Colosseum - Walking in the Park
Album: Those Who Are About to Die Salute You, 1969
Tracklist:
1. Walking in the Park
2. Plenty Hard Luck
3. Mandarin
4. Debut
5. Beware the Ides of March
6. The Road She Walked Before
7. Backwater Blues
8. Those About to Die
Lifted from the English jazz-rockers first LP 'Those Who Are About to Die Salute You', a version of Graham Bond's 1965 tune. Drummer Jon Hiseman and sax player ...
Lifted from the English jazz-rockers first LP 'Those Who Are About to Die Salute You', a version of Graham Bond's 1965 tune. Drummer Jon Hiseman and sax player Dick Heckstall-Smith were both previously in his 'Organisation'
Lifted from the English jazz-rockers first LP 'Those Who Are About to Die Salute You', a version of Graham Bond's 1965 tune. Drummer Jon Hiseman and sax player Dick Heckstall-Smith were both previously in his 'Organisation'
Recorded at BBC studios, London on 24/2/69 and broadcast on "Symonds On Sunday" show on 16/3/69.
From "Those Who Are About to Die Salute You" Deluxe CD Editi...
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The Playground · Colosseum
Bread & Circuses
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Colosseum - Walking in the Park
Album: Those Who Are About to Die Salute You, 1969
Tracklist:
1. Walking in the Park
2. Plenty Hard Luck
3. Mandarin
4. Debut
5. Beware the Ides of March
6. The Road She Walked Before
7. Backwater Blues
8. Those About to Die
Lifted from the English jazz-rockers first LP 'Those Who Are About to Die Salute You', a version of Graham Bond's 1965 tune. Drummer Jon Hiseman and sax player Dick Heckstall-Smith were both previously in his 'Organisation'
The Playground Theater, founded in 1997, remains the only continuously operating non-profittheater in Chicago dedicated to an art form invented in Chicago - Modern Theatrical Improvisation. The Playground was founded in 1997 by its original member companies.
The Playground theater exists as a non-profit co-op, governed by its member companies, or "teams." The Playground currently is home to over 12 house teams in addition to guest teams, and members of the theater's Incubator Program. The Playgrounds Mission is to provide a home for comedians to grow as performers, writers, directors and producers. The Playground is committed to entertaining audiences with successful shows that reflect our core values: fun, freedom, and opportunity.
Located at 3209 N. Halsted Street, The Playground features performances every night of the week at 8pm and 10pm.
From time to time the theater holds auditions for its signature Incubator Program, in which applicants are judged on their skills at scene-based improvised comedy. Those who pass are assembled into Incubator Teams with a certain guaranteed number of shows on The Playground's stage. The newly hatched teams are then free to govern their own fates, hire their own coaches, and generally pursue a career as an improv ensemble. Some Incubator teams eventually wind up applying for membership status with the theater.
Take a fall or come a fire I'll be there tonight Arms await my soul's desire All features fade to white It's a long way from home The colosseum It's a long way from home The colosseum Seems a hard thought to sow Once was a dream spun Lt's a long way from home The colosseum Distant call awakes a sparker I'll be gone tonight Torch of faith becomes a marker And keeps it burning bright Sing to me or fly away The bird of freedom lives today The heart of man beats on and on Inside the hope a common bond What we have and what we need Seed to fruit and fruit to seed With a prayer exalting self What we know our only wealth