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SUMMARY:Live Arts | Wu Tsang: MOBY DICK; or\, The Whale at Museum of Contemporary Art
DESCRIPTION:In MOBY DICK; or\, The Whale\, award-winning filmmaker and visual artist Wu Tsang embarks upon a feature-length\, silent-film telling of Herman Melville’s great American novel. The film features original orchestral music composed by Caroline Shaw and Andrew Yee with Asma Maroof\, which is performed live by the Chicago Sinfonietta. \nThis adaptation\, written by Sophia Al Maria and directed by Tsang\, follows the white whale above and below the surface of the water\, developing a visual cosmology that resists the exploration and exploitation of the earth under imperial colonialism. Tsang’s approach pairs the classic story of the whaler’s ”floating factory” with the beginnings of the film industry. MOBY DICK; or\, The Whale was shot entirely on a soundstage combining silent-era filmmaking techniques with Virtual Production\, a virtual reality game engine projecting surreal ocean environments. \nThe narrative is interwoven with extracts by the Sub-Sub-Librarian\, a character played by acclaimed poet Fred Moten\, and tackles the novel’s subterranean currents\, encountering the resistance of the ship’s hydrarchy\, or organizational structure\, and collectives of “mariners\, renegades\, and castaways\,” as described by historian C.L.R. James. Exploring overlapping histories of industrialism\, extractivism\, colonialism\, ecological and spiritual crisis\, the film creates a multilayered surreal filmic adaptation of the 1851 novel. \nThe MCA’s presentation of MOBY DICK; or\, The Whale is organized by Nolan Jimbo\, Assistant Curator. \nThe film contains brief nudity. \nAudio Description and CART captioning are provided for the February 16 performance. \nhttps://visit.mcachicago.org/events/live-arts-moby-dick-or-the-whale/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/live-arts-wu-tsang-moby-dick-or-the-whale-at-museum-of-contemporary-art/
LOCATION:Museum of Contemporary Art\, 220 E Chicago Ave\, Chicago\, 60611\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of Contemporary Art":MAILTO:info@mcachicago.org
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SUMMARY:Live Arts | Wu Tsang: MOBY DICK; or\, The Whale at Museum of Contemporary Art
DESCRIPTION:About the Event\nIn MOBY DICK; or\, The Whale\, award-winning filmmaker and visual artist Wu Tsang embarks upon a feature-length\, silent-film telling of Herman Melville’s great American novel. The film features original orchestral music composed by Caroline Shaw and Andrew Yee with Asma Maroof\, which is performed live by the Chicago Sinfonietta. \nThis adaptation\, written by Sophia Al Maria and directed by Tsang\, follows the white whale above and below the surface of the water\, developing a visual cosmology that resists the exploration and exploitation of the earth under imperial colonialism. Tsang’s approach pairs the classic story of the whaler’s ”floating factory” with the beginnings of the film industry. MOBY DICK; or\, The Whale was shot entirely on a soundstage combining silent-era filmmaking techniques with Virtual Production\, a virtual reality game engine projecting surreal ocean environments. \nThe narrative is interwoven with extracts by the Sub-Sub-Librarian\, a character played by acclaimed poet Fred Moten\, and tackles the novel’s subterranean currents\, encountering the resistance of the ship’s hydrarchy\, or organizational structure\, and collectives of “mariners\, renegades\, and castaways\,” as described by historian C.L.R. James. Exploring overlapping histories of industrialism\, extractivism\, colonialism\, ecological and spiritual crisis\, the film creates a multilayered surreal filmic adaptation of the 1851 novel. \nThe MCA’s presentation of MOBY DICK; or\, The Whale is organized by Nolan Jimbo\, Assistant Curator. \nAccessibility: audio description\, CART captioning \nhttps://visit.mcachicago.org/events/live-arts-moby-dick-or-the-whale/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/live-arts-wu-tsang-moby-dick-or-the-whale-at-museum-of-contemporary-art-2/
LOCATION:Museum of Contemporary Art\, 220 E Chicago Ave\, Chicago\, 60611\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of Contemporary Art":MAILTO:info@mcachicago.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240217T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240217T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212203
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SUMMARY:A HOME WHAT HOWLS at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
DESCRIPTION:A coyote howling. A home in disarray. A young woman alone. In Matthew Paul Olmos’ world premiere\, Soledad Vargas is in the city\, fighting for her family’s right to live on their land. When hope starts to dwindle\, how far will she go\, and what will she be forced to leave behind? A modern myth drawn from the real life struggles of displaced communities around the globe\, a home what howls is a lyrically-rendered quest of youth activism standing against forces of injustice. \nOpen Captions will be provided for this event. \nhttps://www.steppenwolf.org/tickets–events/seasons-/202324/a-home-what-howls/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/a-home-what-howls-at-steppenwolf-theatre-company-2/
LOCATION:Steppenwolf Theatre Company\, 1650 N. Halsted Street\, Chicago\, 60614\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240218T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240218T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212203
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SUMMARY:MOTHERS by Anna Ouyang Moench\, presented by The Gift Theatre at Filament
DESCRIPTION:SYNOPSIS\n\nThree moms\, a stay-at-home dad\, and a nanny watch their kids play at Mommy-Baby Meetup. One mom is the queen bee and one is here to shake things up. The dad just wants to fit in\, and the nanny doesn’t say a word. When catastrophe comes\, the five of them have to figure out how to survive a war and each other. MOTHERS examines the primal heartache of raising children in a disintegrating world. \n* This production may not be suitable for anyone under the age of 12.  \nWHAT TO EXPECT (physical notes of the Filament space/content info of the show) \nMENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES (specific to this production) \n\nThis performance will include audio description with a touch tour before the show and captions. \nhttps://thegifttheatre.org/event/mothers-by-anna-ouyang-moench-3-2/ \n  \n 
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/mothers-by-anna-ouyang-moench-presented-by-the-gift-theatre-at-filament/
LOCATION:FIlament Theatre\, 4041 N Milwaukee Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60641\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="The Gift Theatre":MAILTO:Emjoy@thegifttheatre.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240218T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240218T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212203
CREATED:20240128T195413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240128T195557Z
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SUMMARY:What's Your Like at Malarkey Comedy
DESCRIPTION:The Tellin’ Tales Theatre’s Improv Team\n“What’s Yours Like” is inspired by a theme developed by the audience at the start of each show. Then\, improvisers with and without disabilities leap into action and develop humorous and unpredictable narratives in real time. This time stand-up comics with and without disabilities open for us! Sponsored by Bodies of Work. \nAccessibility: ASL interpretation \nhttps://malarkeycomedy.com/tellin-tales
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/whats-your-like/
LOCATION:Malarkey Comedy\, 1501 N. Kingsbury Dr\, Chicago\, IL\, 60642\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240222T213000
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SUMMARY:The Band’s Visit- Open Caption Performance at Writers Theatre
DESCRIPTION:In a small Israeli desert town where every day feels the same\, a lost bus arrives carrying an Egyptian Police Band. With no hotel and no buses until morning\, the musicians are taken in for the night by the locals. Under the spell of the desert sky\, these misplaced musicians bring everyone together in the way that only music can. Winner of 10 Tony Awards\, including Best Musical\, The Band’s Visit is a beautifully intimate show\, perfectly suited for the Nichols Theatre\, about the unifying power of music. \nAccessibility: open captions\, assistive listening devices \nhttps://www.writerstheatre.org/BandsVisit
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/the-bands-visit-open-caption-performance-at-writers-theatre/
LOCATION:Nichols Theatre\, 325 Tudor Ct\, Glencoe\, IL\, 60022
ORGANIZER;CN="Writers Theatre":MAILTO:boxoffice@writerstheatre.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240224T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240224T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212203
CREATED:20230726T162516Z
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SUMMARY:ANTIGONE at Court Theatre
DESCRIPTION:BY SOPHOCLES\nDIRECTED BY GABRIELLE RANDLE-BENT\,\nASSOCIATE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR \nAs Antigone mourns her brothers\, she must decide if she will sacrifice her life to balance the scales of justice. Associate Artistic Director Gabrielle Randle-Bent’s interpretation of Sophocles’ masterwork – featuring Aeriel Williams in the titular role and Timothy Edward Kane as King Creon – renders Antigone electrifyingly alive\, situating this tale in our modern conversation about the price of democracy\, and asking – crucially – if it’s a price we’re willing to pay. \nThis event will have ASL interpretation\, assistive listening devices\, audio description\, and wheelchair accessible seating. \nTouch tour will begin at 12:30pm. \nAntigone
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/antigone-at-court-theatre/
LOCATION:Chicago\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240224T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240224T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212203
CREATED:20240102T210913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240102T210913Z
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SUMMARY:A HOME WHAT HOWLS at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
DESCRIPTION:A coyote howling. A home in disarray. A young woman alone. In Matthew Paul Olmos’ world premiere\, Soledad Vargas is in the city\, fighting for her family’s right to live on their land. When hope starts to dwindle\, how far will she go\, and what will she be forced to leave behind? A modern myth drawn from the real life struggles of displaced communities around the globe\, a home what howls is a lyrically-rendered quest of youth activism standing against forces of injustice. \nTouch Tour begins at 1:30pm. \nAudio Description will be provided for this event. \nhttps://www.steppenwolf.org/tickets–events/seasons-/202324/a-home-what-howls/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/a-home-what-howls-at-steppenwolf-theatre-company-3/
LOCATION:Steppenwolf Theatre Company\, 1650 N. Halsted Street\, Chicago\, 60614\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240225T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240225T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212203
CREATED:20240207T232416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240207T232416Z
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SUMMARY:Calm Waters at Shedd Aquarium
DESCRIPTION:Calm Waters is an exclusive event for guests with disabilities and Veterans to explore Shedd Aquarium’s exhibits and experiences in a comfortable and accepting environment. Modifications for this event will include limited capacity and streamlined entry with advance registration. \nModifications for Calm Waters Include: \n-Limited capacity and streamlined entry with advance registration\n-A sensory friendly app\n-A low-sensory animal spotlight\n-An animal encounter opportunity\n-Complimentary 4D experiences during the event\n-Family members and companions are welcome.\n-Audio description for the Animal Spotlight \nCost \nAdults (12+)\nChicago Residents – $19.95\nNon-Residents – $39.95 \nChildren (Ages 3-11)\nChicago Residents – $14.95\nNon-Residents – $29.95 \nTransportation to Shedd\nTake CTA’s 146 Museum Campus bus to our door\, or parking will be available for $30 in the surface lot between Shedd Aquarium and the Field Museum. \nDrop-off is available at Shedd’s bus loop on the south side of the building. \nBe sure to check for traffic and parking alerts. \nAccommodation Requests?\nPlease contact us (312-939-2438) at least one week before the event. \nVisitors with severe disabilities may be accompanied by paid personal care attendants (PCA). Please call 312-939-2438 to request complimentary companion tickets for a paid PCA. \nAdditional information available at: https://www.sheddaquarium.org/plan-a-visit/accessibility/calm-waters
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/calm-waters-at-shedd-aquarium/
LOCATION:Shedd Aquarium\, 1200 S DuSable Lak Shore Dr\,\, Chicago\, 60605\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Shedd Aquarium":MAILTO:contactus@sheddaquarium.org 
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240302T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240302T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212203
CREATED:20240225T195302Z
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SUMMARY:Learning Series | The Impact of Food Apartheid in Education\, Part 2 at Museum of Contemporary Art
DESCRIPTION:Harnessing Narrative for Food Sovereign Futures\nThroughout the year\, the MCA hosts high-quality professional development programming\, open to teachers of all subjects\, grade levels\, and disciplines. These events are educator-specific\, skills-based\, training on contemporary art integration. Programs are designed in connection with the cultural assets of the MCA and the needs of the Chicago area educators. In keeping with addressing issues of relevance\, the 2023–24 Learning Series is a four-part series exploring “The Impact of Food Apartheid in Education.” \nThe term “apartheid” is used as it acknowledges the existence of economic and racial segregation systems. And as history has shown us\, apartheid systems can be dismantled through collective action. \nThis workshop\, titled “Harnessing Narrative for Food Sovereign Futures\,” is meant to help us to understand food apartheid: how it impacts our lives and how we can leverage power in order to mobilize towards food sovereignty. Through experiential storytelling\, collective imagination exercises\, and power-mapping strategies\, teachers work alongside food justice advocates to learn how they can make a difference in their classroom\, their school\, and their food system. This session includes a making and a writing activity. \nAccessibility: ASL interpretation and captioning upon request \nhttps://visit.mcachicago.org/events/learning-series-the-impact-of-food-apartheid-in-education-part-2/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/learning-series-the-impact-of-food-apartheid-in-education-part-2-at-museum-of-contemporary-art/
LOCATION:Museum of Contemporary Art\, 220 E Chicago Ave\, Chicago\, 60611\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of Contemporary Art":MAILTO:info@mcachicago.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240302T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240302T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212203
CREATED:20240112T195648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240131T181010Z
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SUMMARY:Black Grace Family Matinee at Harris Theater for Music and Dance
DESCRIPTION:Age Recommendation: PNC Family Series is recommended for children and adults ages 4 and older. However\, children of all ages are welcome! \nNew Zealand’s leading contemporary dance company comes to Chicago for the first time. \nFounded by Neil Ieremia\, ONZM\, Black Grace performs works that draw from Ieremia’s Samoan and New Zealand roots\, reaching across social\, cultural\, and generational barriers. Rich in the storytelling traditions of the South Pacific\, the works are highly physical and expressed with raw finesse\, unique beauty\, and power. \nBlack Grace brings its unique approach to movement and storytelling to the PNC Family Series with a special matinee performance for young audiences\, narrated by Ieremia. \nThis afternoon is designed to offer a safe and welcoming experience for all\, with additional resources available to patrons who may have sensory sensitivities. We are thrilled to foster an informal\, judgement-free atmosphere where all audience members can respond to the performance in their own way: clap\, dance\, make noise\, or observe quietly\, it’s completely up to you! \nSensory-friendly services include: \n1. A designated quiet play area located on Level 2 if you need a break from the performance\na. Need help find this quiet play area? Harris Theater staff are happy to direct you.\n2. A Welcome Guide and sensory-friendly maps are available to help you understand what you will see and hear during your visit\na. Need to find a paper copy of these resources? Harris Theater staff on at our Welcome Table on Lobby Level 5 can help you!\n3. Friendly faces of trained staff and volunteers\, here to help guide your visit \nASL interpretation and Audio Description will be provided. \nhttps://www.harristheaterchicago.org/performance/black-grace-family-matinee
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/black-grace-family-matinee-at-harris-theater-for-music-and-dance/
LOCATION:Harris Theater for Music and Dance\, 205 E Randolph Dr\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Harris Theater for Music and Dance":MAILTO:info@harristheaterchicago.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240302T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240302T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212203
CREATED:20240102T210632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240102T210632Z
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SUMMARY:A HOME WHAT HOWLS at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
DESCRIPTION:A coyote howling. A home in disarray. A young woman alone. In Matthew Paul Olmos’ world premiere\, Soledad Vargas is in the city\, fighting for her family’s right to live on their land. When hope starts to dwindle\, how far will she go\, and what will she be forced to leave behind? A modern myth drawn from the real life struggles of displaced communities around the globe\, a home what howls is a lyrically-rendered quest of youth activism standing against forces of injustice. \nASL Interpretation will be provided for this event. \nhttps://www.steppenwolf.org/tickets–events/seasons-/202324/a-home-what-howls/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/a-home-what-howls-at-steppenwolf-theatre-company/
LOCATION:Steppenwolf Theatre Company\, 1650 N. Halsted Street\, Chicago\, 60614\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240308T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240308T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212203
CREATED:20240218T172143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240218T172143Z
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SUMMARY:Hands Up! Body with Tellin' Tales Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Tellin’ Tales Theatre’s Hands Up! Body delves into the impact of body demands and perceptions in our daily lives. Body dissatisfaction\, changes in physical ability\, and aging are just some of the topics explored. Each story examines the vulnerability\, challenges\, and wisdom built from the writer’s experience. Our bodies look and work exactly as they are supposed to\, each with its own unique beauty. Video clips from Momenta\, a dance company inclusive of artists with disabilities will be included in the performance. This performance is co-sponsored by Northeastern Illinois University and the Disability Cultural Center. Learn more and order tickets at: https://tellintales.org/ \nAccessibility: ASL interpretation
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/hands-up-body-with-tellin-tales-theatre/
LOCATION:Northeastern Illinois University Stage Center\, 5500 North St. Louis Avenue\, Building F\, Chicago\, IL\, 60625
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240309T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240309T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212203
CREATED:20231231T184655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231231T184655Z
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SUMMARY:The Matchbox Magic Flute at Goodman Theatre
DESCRIPTION:In her acclaimed signature style\, Mary Zimmerman conceives a brand new theatrical adaptation of Mozart’s beloved opera. \nPlayful and imaginative\, it’s big music in a small space. This “matchbox” presentation of The Matchbox Magic Flute features a cast of 10 and orchestra of five—following the fantastic adventures of Prince Tamino and Princess Pamina. With dragons\, a man who is a bird\, trials by fire and water and underground corridors\, Day and Night do battle. \nMozart composed Symphony No. 1 in E Flat Major at the age of eight. Feel free to bring your 8+ year-old little geniuses to the show. \nAccessibility: ASL interpreted \nhttps://www.goodmantheatre.org/show/the-magic-flute/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/the-matchbox-magic-flute-at-goodman-theatre/
LOCATION:Goodman Theatre\, 170 N Dearborn St\, Chicago\, 60601\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240309T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240309T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212203
CREATED:20230813T201302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230813T201302Z
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SUMMARY:Notes From the Field at TimeLine Theatre Company
DESCRIPTION:An innovative documentary piece that shines a spotlight on the stories of those caught in America’s school-to-prison pipeline. \nHAILED BY THE NEW YORK TIMES AS “A SEARING AND URGENT WORK that confronts some of the most pressing issues of our time with honesty\, intelligence\, and compassion\,” this innovative first-person documentary piece shines a light on the stories of those caught in America’s school-to-prison pipeline. Utilizing verbatim dialogue pulled from more than 250 real accounts from students\, faculty\, prisoners\, activists\, politicians\, and victims’ families\, Notes From the Field takes audiences on a powerful and emotional journey through the faults and systemic injustices of the American criminal justice system. Deeply human\, profoundly moving\, and full of moments of humor\, compassion\, and resilience\, it’s a masterful work that makes it impossible to look away from the urgent need for change. \nOriginally performed by creator Anna Deavere Smith as a one-woman show\, this 2017 Obie Award-winning production was hailed by The Guardian as “captivating political theatre\, a devastating document of racial inequality and the most rousing of rallying calls. Everyone should watch it\, at least once.” \nAccessibility: open captions\, audio description\, touch tour \nhttps://timelinetheatre.com/events/notes-from-the-field/ \nNotes From the Field runs February 8 – March 24\, 2024 (previews 1/31 – 2/7) at TimeLine Theatre\, 615 W. Wellington Ave.
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/notes-from-the-field-at-timeline-theatre-company/
LOCATION:Chicago\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240310T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240310T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212203
CREATED:20240218T172608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240218T172608Z
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SUMMARY:Red - A Crayon's ASL Story at Chicago History Museum
DESCRIPTION:A family fun film with story & games\nA crayon who is mistakenly labeled “r-e-d” could never draw anything right until a friend changed everything and helped him be true to himself! \nAccessibility: The film includes the story\, an interactive quiz and ASL lesson\, all presented with ASL performance\, enhanced text\, voice over\, animation & original music. \nDetails\nMarch 10\, 2024 @ 2-4 p.m.\nChicago History Museum\n1601 N Clark St\, Chicago\, IL 60614 \nFree with RSVP at bit.ly/Red-ASL-Film \nParking\nPublic parking is conveniently located one block north of the Museum near Clark and LaSalle streets at 1730 N. Stockton Drive. $10 with Museum validation. \nPresented by Sally Is Sarah Productions\, CHS\, Chicago History Museum \nhttps://www.sallyissarahproductions.com/events/red-chicago-history-museum
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/red-a-crayons-asl-story-at-chicago-history-museum/
LOCATION:Chicago History Museum\, 1601 N Clark St\, Chicago\, 60614\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Sally Is Sarah Productions":MAILTO:sarah@sallyissarahproductions.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240314T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240314T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212203
CREATED:20240315T152913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240315T152913Z
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SUMMARY:Caro Murphy: Interactive Experience Design at Illinois Tech - Hermann Hall
DESCRIPTION:Cultural historian and video gaming specialist\, Dr. Carly Kocurek from Illinois Tech Lewis College of Science and Letters moderates a discussion with game and interactive experience designer Caro Murphy. Caro is leading the vanguard in the emerging field and art form of interactive\, experiential\, and live-action game design. Caro has produced award-winning work as the Immersive Experience Director for Disney’s Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser exhibit. Serving as a game adjudicator for the Academy of Arts and Sciences\, Caro is also the Founder and CEO of the Boston Festival of Indie Games. They are a Visiting Associate Professor at Northeastern University in Boston and create immersive theater experiences as Chief Creative Officer of Incantrix Productions. \nAccessibility: Open Captions\, Assistive Listening Devices\, and Wheelchair Accessible. \nhttps://www.chicagohumanities.org/events/attend/caro-murphy/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/caro-murphy-interactive-experience-design-at-illinois-tech-hermann-hall/
LOCATION:Illinois Institute of Technology – Herrmann Hall\, 3241 S Federal St\, Chicago\, 60616\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Humanities":MAILTO:tickets@chicagohumanities.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240316T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240316T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212203
CREATED:20240225T201559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240225T201559Z
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SUMMARY:Mean Girls Jr. AD/Touch Tour Performance at Theatre at Meiley Swallow Hall
DESCRIPTION:Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna\, but nothing prepared her for the wild and vicious ways of her strange new home: suburban Illinois. How will this naïve newbie rise to the top of the popularity pecking order? By taking on the plastics\, a trio of lionized frenemies led by the charming but ruthless Regina George. Cady and her friends devise a “revenge party” to end Regina’s reign with Cady going undercover as an aspiring plastic. When the lines between the real Cady and her plastic-self get blurred\, she must find her way back to herself and her true friends. \nAudio-described performance on Saturday\, March 16 at 2 pm\, preceded by a Touch Tour at 1 pm. Admission to this performance is free for visually impaired patrons and their parties with code AUDIO. \nTicket prices are $20 for adults and $15.00 for students. \nBook by Tina Fey\, Lyrics by Nell Benjamin\, Music by Jeff Richmond \nDirected by De Haddad \nChoreography by Amanda Vinson \nMusic Direction by Meghan Kessel \nStage Management by JJ O’Connell \nBrightside Theatre
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/mean-girls-jr-ad-touch-tour-performance-at-theatre-at-meiley-swallow-hall/
LOCATION:Theatre at Meiley-Swallow Hall\, 31 S Ellsworth Street\, Naperville\, 60540\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="BrightSide Theatre":MAILTO:info@brightside.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240317T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240317T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212203
CREATED:20230720T154328Z
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SUMMARY:Aida at Lyric Opera of Chicago
DESCRIPTION:Aida presents a riveting love triangle\, which unfolds in an alluring Egyptian setting. At Lyric Opera of Chicago\, each of the five principal artists boasts not only a sumptuously beautiful voice\, but also the charismatic presence to bring these characters vividly to life. \nThis event will have audio description\, braille programs\, large print programs\, assistive listening devices\, and is wheelchair accessible. \nhttps://www.lyricopera.org/shows/upcoming/2023-24/aida/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/aida-at-lyric-opera-of-chicago/
LOCATION:Chicago\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240318T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240318T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212203
CREATED:20240222T212831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T212831Z
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SUMMARY:Shirley: Preview Screening and Conversation at The Davis Theater
DESCRIPTION:It’s Chicago Humanities movie night at the historic Davis Theater with a special preview screening of the Netflix drama film Shirley\, followed by a conversation with the film’s rising star Christina Jackson. \nOscar-winning actor Regina King stars as political icon Shirley Chisholm in the film Shirley\, written and directed by fellow Oscar winner\, John Ridley (12 Years a Slave). The film celebrates the story of the first Black congresswoman and political icon\, Shirley Chisholm\, and her 1972 trailblazing run for president of the U.S. King’s transformative portrayal of Chisholm is complemented by a star-studded ensemble including Lance Reddick\, Lucas Hedges\, Brian Stokes Mitchell and Terrence Howard. The film releases globally on Netflix Friday\, March 22nd. \nMovie Screening: 6:30-8:30 pm \nConversation with Christina Jackson 8:30-9:30 pm
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/shirley-preview-screening-and-conversation-at-the-davis-theater/
LOCATION:Davis Theater – Tom Fencl Memorial Theater\, 4614 N Lincoln Ave\, Chicago\, 60625\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Humanities":MAILTO:tickets@chicagohumanities.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240318T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240318T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212203
CREATED:20240225T201117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240225T201248Z
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SUMMARY:The Next Cup of Tea at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
DESCRIPTION:Copresented with the Steppenwolf LookOut Series \nThe Next Cup of Tea is a solo dance-theater performance by Anjal Chande that investigates how to make sense of the never-ending impulses that run through our hearts\, our everyday moments\, and our contradictory experiences. Through improvisational dance and storytelling\, Chande reflects on money\, her grandfather\, the politics of art\, and more. Zigzagging between the gnawing inner world and daily physical routine\, The Next Cup of Tea traverses through all that is ordinary\, appalling\, and enchanting. \nThis performance was originally scheduled as a part of the MCA’s 2023 Chicago Performs series\, organized by Tara Aisha Willis\, former curator\, with Laura Paige Kyber\, Assistant Curator. \nSpecial Thanks from the Artist\nGratitude to all the collaborators who have contributed to previous iterations of this work across seven years of process. Shout out to the following individuals who shaped recent versions during the pandemic (2021) and a live showing at Tanztage in Berlin (2019): Gina Hoch-Stall (dramaturg)\, Jesse Hunter (musician)\, Karl Olson (musician)\, Josh Anderson (cinematographer)\, Emese Csornai (lighting design)\, David Ofori-Amoah (material design)\, Jorge Rodolfo De Hoyos Jr. (dramaturg)\, and Sophia New (mentor). \nAccessibility: ASL interpretation and audio description \nhttps://visit.mcachicago.org/events/the-next-cup-of-tea/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/the-next-cup-of-tea-at-steppenwolf-theatre-company-2/
LOCATION:Steppenwolf Theatre Company\, 1650 N. Halsted Street\, Chicago\, 60614\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240321T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240321T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212203
CREATED:20240228T211614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T211614Z
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SUMMARY:Kara Swisher: A Tech Love Story at First United Methodist Church
DESCRIPTION:Award-winning journalist Kara Swisher has been sharing her witty\, scathing take on the tech industry’s disruptive force for decades. Chicago Humanities hosts Kara as she intertwines tales of innovation and the complex power transformation of Silicon Valley\, while highlighting its perilous position as a global power hub\, and urging thoughtful action. Covering the 1990s digital explosion\, Swisher’s relentless reporting exposed Silicon Valley truths\, prompting CEOs to joke about her eavesdropping skills. In her latest work\, Burn Book: A Tech Love Story\, her continued coverage of tech history and influential interviews with industry titans reveal the ambition and downfall of giants and her views on new powerful AI tools changing the world. Despite chronicling the damage\, Swisher remains optimistic about tech’s potential to help solve problems and not just create them. \nThis event will have Assistive Listening Devices and Open Captions. \nhttps://www.chicagohumanities.org/events/attend/kara-swisher/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/kara-swisher-a-tech-love-story-at-first-united-methodist-church/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church at the Chicago Temple\, 77 W Washington St\, Chicago\, 60602\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Humanities":MAILTO:tickets@chicagohumanities.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240322T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240322T223000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212203
CREATED:20240218T173219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240218T173219Z
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SUMMARY:Notes From the Field at TimeLine Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Witness the powerful stories of 19 individuals fighting to overcome and transform America’s education and criminal justice systems.\nTHIS STRIKINGLY INTIMATE PIECE presents snapshots from a variety of real people\, documenting their intersections with the American dream and the obstacles that work to block them from it. Utilizing verbatim dialogue pulled from more than 250 accounts from students\, faculty\, prisoners\, activists\, politicians\, and victims’ families\, Notes from the Field takes audiences on an emotional journey through the faults and injustices of an American criminal justice system that seems more focused on incarceration over education. Deeply human\, profoundly moving\, and full of moments of humor\, compassion\, and resilience\, it’s a masterful work that asks you to observe\, be present\, and join the call for urgent and necessary change. \nOriginally performed by creator Anna Deavere Smith as a one-woman show\, in TimeLine’s Chicago premiere\, three actors weave together narratives of change makers\, activists\, and those caught within the system for an evening of theatre unlike anything you’ve experienced before. \nCONTENT ADVISORY: Notes from the Field contains frank descriptions and depictions of racial violence\, police brutality\, and incarceration\, as well as some instances of insensitive language.\nIf there are certain themes or topics you know may cause you distress\, please reach out to the Box Office at 773.281.8463 x6 for more specific information. \nAccessibility: audio description \nAudio Described Performance of NOTES FROM THE FIELD
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/notes-from-the-field-at-timeline-theatre/
LOCATION:TimeLine Theatre\, 615 W Wellington Ave\, Chicago\, 60657\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="TimeLine Theatre":MAILTO:info@timelinetheatre.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240322T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240322T230000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212203
CREATED:20240312T161252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T161252Z
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SUMMARY:Billy Elliot: The Musical at Paramount Theatre
DESCRIPTION:There will be two certified sign interpreters to interpret all dialogue and lyrics at the Paramount Theatre on March 22nd\, 2024 for Billy Elliot: The Musical.\nSee the show for $30 each. Purchase online using instructions below\, or email mariew@paramountarts.com. \nClick the performance you wish to purchase:\nEnter promo code: ASLPARAMOUNT\nClick on the ASL Interpreted Section\nSelect your seats and click PROMO $30\nAdd to order and proceed through checkout\nYou must enter promo code to unlock ASL Interpreted section and special $30 price. \nAccessibility: ASL Interpreted. \nhttps://paramountaurora.com/visit/#accessibility
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/billy-elliot-the-musical-at-paramount-theatre/
LOCATION:Paramount Theatre\, 23 E Galena Blvd\, Aurora\, 60506\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240323T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240323T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212203
CREATED:20240120T210007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240120T210007Z
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SUMMARY:New York City Ballet's 21st Century Choreography at Harris Theater
DESCRIPTION:The Harris Theater’s 2006 presentation of New York City Ballet (NYCB)\, one of the foremost ballet companies in the world\, marked the beginning of Harris Theater Presents. Now under the leadership of Artistic Director Jonathan Stafford and Associate Artistic Director Wendy Whelan\, NYCB returns to Chicago as part of its 75th anniversary season in two distinct programs celebrating past\, present\, and future. NYCB highlights a new generation of iconic choreographers in 21st Century Choreography: Justin Peck\, Christopher Wheeldon\, Pam Tanowitz\, and Kyle Abraham. \n21st Century Choreography Program\nCaroline Shaw / Justin Peck — Partita\nArvo Pärt / Christopher Wheeldon — Liturgy\nCaroline Shaw / Pam Tanowitz — Gustave le Gray No. 1\nJames Blake / Kyle Abraham — Love Letter (on shuffle) \nAudio Description will be available for this performance. \nhttps://www.harristheaterchicago.org/performance/21st-century-choreography
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/new-york-city-ballets-21st-century-choreography-at-harris-theater/
LOCATION:Harris Theater for Music and Dance\, 205 E Randolph Dr\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Harris Theater for Music and Dance":MAILTO:info@harristheaterchicago.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240329T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240329T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212203
CREATED:20240206T003428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T004058Z
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SUMMARY:The Penelopiad  at Goodman Theatre
DESCRIPTION:An unexpected remix of Homer’s The Odyssey\, told by the celebrated and subversive author Margaret Atwood (The Handmaid’s Tale). \nIt’s her turn. Penelope has waited 20 years for her husband to return from the Trojan War. Now\, as authorial control shifts to Odysseus’ long-suffering wife—and the 12 faithful maids who have long tended to her—we discover a new perspective on the domestic vigil. This ancient tale told anew by “one of the most admired authors in North America” (NPR) gives voice to those left behind. \nRecommended for ages 14+ \nASL will be provided at this show. \nhttps://www.goodmantheatre.org/show/the-penelopiad/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/the-penelopiad-at-goodman-theatre/
LOCATION:Goodman Theatre\, 170 N Dearborn St\, Chicago\, 60601\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240330T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240330T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212203
CREATED:20240207T015730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240207T015730Z
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SUMMARY:Beeping Egg Hunt at Lincoln Park Zoo
DESCRIPTION:Lincoln Park Zoo is excited to share our first ever Beeping Egg Hunt with you! \nSaturday\, March 30\n$25 (Best for ages 1-12)\n50% OFF ($12.50) ticket with promo code BEEPINGEGGS \nFor Beeping Egg Hunt tickets\, select 8am or 9am in the Green Zone. Follow the link below.\nhttps://tickets.lpzoo.org/events/f7c3a3ea-2aaf-3f29-7f05-39cdbdd0a91d?utm_source=EventsEmail.2.6.24&utm_medium=Email%20&utm_campaign=Spring%20Egg-Stravaganza&utm_id=Spring%20Egg-Stravaganza \nGet ready to hop into springtime fun at the zoo with our family favorite event\, Spring Egg-Stravaganza! \nCreate lasting memories with your little ones as they embark on an “egg”-citing exploration throughout the zoo. Choose from one of six egg-hunting zones with varied levels of difficulty\, accessibility\, and terrain types. Each zone features age and ability recommendations along with different potential animal sightings to ensure fun for all ages.\nYour ticket includes: \nEgg hunts with up to 12 candy- and/or toy-stuffed eggs per child\nPhoto opportunities with spring characters and a costumed bunny character\nFree rides on the Endangered Species Carousel and Lionel Train Adventure\nA kid-friendly DJ on the South Lawn to keep kids dancing\nA giant bubble activity\nAnimal chats\, fun springtime learnings\, and craft areas\nOutdoor activities and games \nParents and non-egg-hunters must also purchase a ticket to enjoy all the other “egg”-cellent festivities throughout the morning.\nhttps://tickets.lpzoo.org/events/f7c3a3ea-2aaf-3f29-7f05-39cdbdd0a91d?utm_source=EventsEmail.2.6.24&utm_medium=Email%20&utm_campaign=Spring%20Egg-Stravaganza&utm_id=Spring%20Egg-Stravaganza \nPlease email access@lpzoo.org with questions.
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/beeping-egg-hunt-at-lincoln-park-zoo/
LOCATION:LIncoln Park Zoo\, 2400 N Cannon Drive\, Chicago\, 60614\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Lincoln Park Zoo":MAILTO:access@lpzoo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240330T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240330T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212203
CREATED:20240206T003752Z
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SUMMARY:The Penelopiad at Goodman Theatre
DESCRIPTION:An unexpected remix of Homer’s The Odyssey\, told by the celebrated and subversive author Margaret Atwood (The Handmaid’s Tale). \nIt’s her turn. Penelope has waited 20 years for her husband to return from the Trojan War. Now\, as authorial control shifts to Odysseus’ long-suffering wife—and the 12 faithful maids who have long tended to her—we discover a new perspective on the domestic vigil. This ancient tale told anew by “one of the most admired authors in North America” (NPR) gives voice to those left behind. \nRecommended for ages 14+ \nAudio Description will be provided at this event. \nhttps://www.goodmantheatre.org/show/the-penelopiad/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/the-penelopiad-at-goodman-theatre-3/
LOCATION:Goodman Theatre\, 170 N Dearborn St\, Chicago\, 60601\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240330T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240330T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212203
CREATED:20240206T003911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T003911Z
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SUMMARY:The Penelopiad at Goodman Theatre
DESCRIPTION:An unexpected remix of Homer’s The Odyssey\, told by the celebrated and subversive author Margaret Atwood (The Handmaid’s Tale). \nIt’s her turn. Penelope has waited 20 years for her husband to return from the Trojan War. Now\, as authorial control shifts to Odysseus’ long-suffering wife—and the 12 faithful maids who have long tended to her—we discover a new perspective on the domestic vigil. This ancient tale told anew by “one of the most admired authors in North America” (NPR) gives voice to those left behind. \nRecommended for ages 14+ \nSpanish Subtitles will be available at this performance. \nUn inesperado remix de La Odisea de Homero\, contado por la célebre y subversiva autora Margaret Atwood (The Handmaid’s Tale). \nEs ahora su turno. Penélope ha estado esperando por 20 años que regrese su esposo de la guerra de Troya. Ahora\, a medida que el control del autor pasa a la sufrida esposa de Odiseo y las 12 fieles criadas que la han atendido durante años\, descubrimos una nueva perspectiva sobre la vigilia doméstica. Este antiguo cuento contado de nuevo por “una de las autoras más admiradas de Norteamérica” (NPR) da voz a las que se quedaron atrás. \nhttps://www.goodmantheatre.org/show/the-penelopiad/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/the-penelopiad-at-goodman-theatre-4/
LOCATION:Goodman Theatre\, 170 N Dearborn St\, Chicago\, 60601\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240330T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240330T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212203
CREATED:20240324T151908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240324T161445Z
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SUMMARY:FORCE! An Opera in Three Acts at the Museum of Contemporary Art
DESCRIPTION:This is an opera\, but what is an opera? If opera is defined simply as “big work\,” what could be blacker? FORCE! features a live band that blends gospel\, folk\, pop\, and jazz\, with experimental dance\, song\, and the spoken word. As the work unfolds\, characters reveal layered interiors creating a strange sisterhood with the power to disintegrate walls that blooms in the shadows of the prison industrial complex. As the artists manifest the free worlds of which they dream on stage\, their voices resound with collective power. A meditation on often-overlooked spaces—prison waiting rooms—FORCE! travels through silence\, sound\, and rhythm to dissipate borders between performers and audience members and question who truly controls how their time is spent. \nComprised of a Chicago-based cast\, FORCE! is created by Anna Martine Whitehead alongside co-music directors\, Ayanna Woods and Teiana Davis; co-composers\, Phillip Armstrong and Angel Bat Dawid; and is devised in collaboration with performers Zachary Nicol\, Jenn Freeman\, Rahila Coats\, Eva Supreme\, Nexus J\, Daniella Hope\, Brittany Brown\, Kai Black\, and Wyatt Wadell; with extra help from Tramaine Parker and Jasmine Mendoza. \nSince late 2019\, FORCE! has developed as an iterative re-imagining of performance practice\, constantly re-centering care\, consent\, queer divergence\, and rest. The creative team re-imagines rehearsal protocols and releases disciplinary categories to build an abolitionist feminist theater practice. This project gathers lessons from lichens and other emergent strategies\, direct actions\, and mutual aid societies and leverages sound and movement as vectors for processing state violence and racial capitalism. Using the prison as a particular prism through which we can bear witness to the ways carceral systems replicate themselves. FORCE! is also an attempt to abolish the Prison Industrial Complex in the audience and artist’s heads\, hearts\, and houses. \nLibretto by Anna Martine Whitehead. Composed by Ayanna Woods\, Anna Martine Whitehead\, Angel Bat Dawid\, and Philip Armstrong. \nThis performance is part of On Stage: Resonance\, organized by Tara Aisha Willis\, former Curator in Performance\, with Laura Paige Kyber\, Curatorial Associate. \nRun time: 90-100 min \nContent Warning: \nThis performance begins in the theater lobby. Audiences will take a behind the-scenes route to their seats with the performers as their guides. All seating for this performance is on stage. A live band plays in close proximity to the audience. The performance includes the use of theatrical haze. It also features loud sounds and bright\, moving lights throughout. \nEar plugs are available upon request for all performances. If you need wheelchair seating or have limited mobility\, staff members are available to assist you. \nThe performance on Saturday\, March 30\, includes CART captioning and Audio Description. \nhttps://visit.mcachicago.org/events/anna-martine-whitehead-force-an-opera-in-three-acts/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/force-an-opera-in-three-acts/
LOCATION:Museum of Contemporary Art\, 220 E Chicago Ave\, Chicago\, 60611\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of Contemporary Art":MAILTO:info@mcachicago.org
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