Working In Concert is a not-for-profit performing arts incubator, facilitator, and connector for collaborative projects embracing musical genres—cabaret, opera and classical vocal arts, theatrical and popular song. Our goal is to reflect on stage and “in the house” the great diversity of Chicago’s population and the paths that bring us…Continue reading “Up close and personal”
Our Vision/Our Mission
Drawing from our lived experiences, we bravely explore the human condition with compassion and character. Preferring intimate venues, we believe delivering songs and stories face-to-face has the power to transform lives and create community.
A performing arts collaboration
Delivering songs and stories
Up close and personal.
“On Call: COVID-19” return engagement streaming JUNE 8-15, 2021
Our world premiere “On Call: COVID-19” returns online for a limited engagement JUNE 8-15, 2021Composed by David Shenton with librettist…
SongShop Garden Concerts are alive!
The SongShop Live Garden Concerts will be alive with real audiences amongst real flowers.June 26 and June 27: “Midsummer’s Eve”Pianists:…
Join our online SongShop sessions
We explore song text and context, develop song setups and patter, and dig into the subtext of lyrics. Have a…
Testimonials
Deneen, hearing Christine Steyer’s performance of the new Future Perfect aria “Red Is a Trick”, searched us out in order to send a generous check and wrote: “I left Saturday with such a happy heart after hearing you sing! … Phenomenal!!!!”
“Red Is a Trick”
Carmen writes: “A good cause. My heart easily melts when children’s growth is concerned… If each one of us can only give $1000, even if ‘we cannot afford,’ then the goal is reached. Let’s think BIG!”
Let’s think BIG!
Dorothy Andries of Pioneer Press says: For a few hours, we were in Paris, transported by a marvelous cabaret show at the Ravinia Festival starring the remarkable singer Claudia Hommel. An excellent actress, she can set a mood with a turn of her head or the look in her eyes.
For a few hours, we were in Paris…
Cabaret Connexion Chicago conference, Roxane Assaf writes: “WOW WOW WOW. I’m absolutely blown away by the quality you made happen here. I knew it would be interesting. I figured it would be rewarding. But this was straight-up conservatory-grade incubation.”
Cabaret Connexion incubates …
“I feel inspired, renewed and validated…all for a bigger picture and that is huge. Thank you for the dialogues, the renewed sense of purpose and mostly the joy you brought to my life.” Kylie Bear
Cabaret Connexion renews…
Cabaret Connexion singer Evelyn Danner: “Everyone who went seems to have a heightened sense of self. I know I do! Thank you for all you do. You have helped me see myself differently. The winds of change are a blowin’.”
Winds of change are a blowin’
Faith Prince was the opening act. “Where can this evening possibly go from here?” Charles Troy wondered. “Fortunately, the terrific Chicago cabaret talent lineup that followed her — Cindy Firing, Johnny Rodgers, Spidie Saloff, Cynthia Clarey, Denise Tomasello, and the remarkable and talented woman who organized this 8-day conference/classes/entertainment extravaganza, Claudia Hommel, kept up the quality standard that Faith Prince set, and made for an unforgettable evening of cabaret entertainment.”
An unforgettable evening of cabaret
“I’m so moved by our current times and excited to contribute to launching Future Perfect! What we dream creates our world.” Molly in Oak Park
