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SUMMARY:Say Gay Plays: With About Face Theatre and Silk Road Cultural Center
DESCRIPTION:About Face and Silk Road Cultural Center are thrilled to announce four Chicago-based playwrights who received commissions to develop short plays for the Say Gay Plays collection. Hannah Li Epstein (AFT) Emilio Williams (AFT)\, Esho Rasho (Silk Road)\, and Lani Montreal (Silk Road). \nJamil Khoury\, Silk Road Cultural Center’s Founding Executive Artistic Director\, stated\, “In an era of state censorship\, word policing\, and criminalized identities\, Say Gay Plays is a perfect antidote. A bold\, unapologetic short plays initiative developed by NYC’s Voyage Theater that champions Queer joy\, collective resilience\, and personal triumph. It is an honor and privilege to partner with About Face Theatre and Northeastern Illinois University to bring to life stories that offer hope and healing in turbulent times. Florida’s Governor and state legislature be damned. We at Silk Road Cultural Center most definitely say gay!” \nSay Gay Plays is an extension of an initiative of New York City’s Voyage Theater Company and part of Goodman Theatre’s Free Acts of Theatre sponsored by DCASE.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/say-gay-plays-with-about-face-theatre-and-silk-road-cultural-center/
LOCATION:NEIU Carruthers Center for Inner City Studies (CCICS)\, 700 East Oakwood Boulevard\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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SUMMARY:About Face Theatre Presents Life OUT Loud: Voices of Pride @Vittum Park
DESCRIPTION:Performance & Talkback\nLife OUT Loud: Voices of Pride\nWritten and Directed by Dionne Addai with the Life OUT Loud Ensemble; Theatrical Consultation by Lexi Saunders;\nincluding contributed pieces from Zahra Baker* and Aimy Tien**Featuring Haven A.J. Crawley\, Sharon Pasia\, Ua Smith\nThree friends journey through a gallery filled with stories from LGBTQ folks from the past and present. Together we’ll look back to move forward\, gathering inspiration to inform our current choices\, and build confidence in our voices. This interactive play uses monologues and improv to introduce the audience to gender expansive and inclusive vocabulary as well as healthy coping mechanisms and boundary setting. \nLife OUT Loud: Voices of Pride is a current touring program. Since 1995\, About Face has reached thousands of people each year by taking the power of theatre on the road to support personal and organizational growth. We provide touring workshops and performances that combine fun\, interactive\, and accessible theatre-based activities to increase a sense of belonging\, invite brave dialogue\, and move individuals and groups toward action. Join us for this session to enjoy some theatre for social change in action! \n*Zahra Baker’s contribution is based on an interview with the About Face Youth Theatre ensemble and directors Donny Acosta and Megan Carney for About Face Theatre’s production of 20/20. \n**Aimy Tien’s contribution of “Ancient History” was originally developed for the About Face Theatre production of Power in Pride with an ensemble including Dionne Addai\, Mia Vivans\, Angelica Grace\, Lexi Saunders\, Nico Kruger\, and Vic Wynter.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/about-face-theatre-presents-life-out-loud-voices-of-pride-vittum-park/
CATEGORIES:theater-performance
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SUMMARY:About Face Theatre Presents Life OUT Loud: Voices of Pride @Nichols Park
DESCRIPTION:Performance & Talkback\nLife OUT Loud: Voices of Pride\nPerformance & Talkback\nLife OUT Loud: Voices of PrideWritten and Directed by Dionne Addai with the Life OUT Loud Ensemble; Theatrical Consultation by Lexi Saunders; including contributed pieces from Zahra Baker* and Aimy Tien**Featuring Haven A.J. Crawley\, Sharon Pasia\, Ua Smith\nThree friends journey through a gallery filled with stories from LGBTQ folks from the past and present. Together we’ll look back to move forward\, gathering inspiration to inform our current choices\, and build confidence in our voices. This interactive play uses monologues and improv to introduce the audience to gender expansive and inclusive vocabulary as well as healthy coping mechanisms and boundary setting. \nLife OUT Loud: Voices of Pride is a current touring program. Since 1995\, About Face has reached thousands of people each year by taking the power of theatre on the road to support personal and organizational growth. We provide touring workshops and performances that combine fun\, interactive\, and accessible theatre-based activities to increase a sense of belonging\, invite brave dialogue\, and move individuals and groups toward action. Join us for this session to enjoy some theatre for social change in action! \n*Zahra Baker’s contribution is based on an interview with the About Face Youth Theatre ensemble and directors Donny Acosta and Megan Carney for About Face Theatre’s production of 20/20. \n**Aimy Tien’s contribution of “Ancient History” was originally developed for the About Face Theatre production of Power in Pride with an ensemble including Dionne Addai\, Mia Vivans\, Angelica Grace\, Lexi Saunders\, Nico Kruger\, and Vic Wynter.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/about-face-theatre-presents-life-out-loud-voices-of-pride-nichols-park/
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SUMMARY:Re/Generation Studio
DESCRIPTION:It’s time for Re/Generation Studio 2025! \nAbout Face Theatre invites you to build the future of queer theatre. Re/Generation Studio is a powerful expression of the About Face mission to advance LGBTQ+ equity through community building\, education\, and performance. Through a dynamic series of events\, you can participate in new play development\, dreaming and planning sessions\, a wellness circle\, intentional meetups and discussions\, and other opportunities to connect and learn. \nWe’re thrilled to announce that Re/Gen 2025 will take place at Goodman Theatre in The Alice located at 170 N. Dearborn Street.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/re-generation-studio/2025-03-30/
LOCATION:Goodman Theater\, 170 N Dearborn St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
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