2/12/06 CJ Mitchell is the Executive Director of Links Hall Performance Space in Chicago, IL. CJ also runs the record label False Walls and does fundraising for the performance group, Goat Island. CJ talks with me about Links Hall, PAC/edge, support for new performance in Chicago, and Chicago performing artists that he admires.

Full Chat 94min

Audio:
(Excerpt 3min) On Links Hall and CJ's position of Executive Director. (2.18mb)
(Excerpt 5min) CJ on False Walls and working with Goat Island. (3.70mb)
(Excerpt 3min) How CJ first became aware of live performance. (2.25mb)
(Excerpt 9min) Q: What is the plans for Links Hall going forward? (6.71mb)
(Excerpt 7min) Q: How do you create community around Links Hall? (5.06mb)
(Excerpt 8min) Q: How signifcant are the book releases and documentation? (5.98mb)
(Excerpt 11min) Q: Is there a climate of support for performance in Chicago? (8.25mb)
(Excerpt 9min) Q: What lessons can be learned from PAC/edge? (6.51mb)
(Excerpt 8min) Q: What performance in Chicago excites you? (6.15mb)
(Excerpt 8min) Q: What kind of leader are you? (5.44mb)

Dialogues:

CJ Mitchell
Nicole Garneau
Mathew Wilson
Deva Eveland
Asimina Chremos
Richard Curtis
Stan Shellabarger
Jeff Harms
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This project is partially supported by a Community Arts Assistance Program grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency.