The Trouble With My Hair, presented by Nothing Without a Company
The Trouble With My Hair: Coloring, Cutting, and Coming into Who I Am, is an intimate exploration of gender, sexual identity, and boundary-making through Ada’s evolving relationship with her hairstylist and her hair. Blending narrative art and theatrical storytelling, Ada Cheng playfully brings her audience on a journey of self-discovery and self-love through her struggles with hair. From early memories of negotiating belonging to courageous acts of boundary-making in adulthood, Cheng uses her changing hairstyles and haircolors as milestones marking her path toward self-definition. Each cut, color, and conversation becomes a metaphor for reclaiming voice and visibility in a world eager to define her first. This site-responsive Chicago presentation spans five performances across the city, each featuring guest performers and a post-show conversation or response.
Performances (5 total)
Each performance runs approximately 2 hours and includes guest artists and a post-show discussion or response.
Friday, Aug 21 | 7:30–9:30pmScissor & Fork
3968 N Elston Ave, Irving Park
Saturday, Aug 22 | 7:30–9:30pmVisceral Adventure Lounge
3638 W Grand Ave, Humboldt Park
Sunday, Aug 23 | 7:30–9:30pmREM Salon
3035 W Fullerton Ave, Logan Square
Saturday, Aug 29 | 7:30–9:30pmHaibayô
1132 W Argyle St, Uptown
Sunday, Aug 30 | 1:00–3:30pmCenter on Halsted
3656 N Halsted St, Northalsted
Featuring a performance response by Stir Friday Night, followed by a closing reception until 3:30pm. This final performance will not include a post-show talkback.
