A Theater for Social Change
"LIFE CHANGING....POWERFUL...IMPORTANT THEATER"
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COMING UP
INVISIBLE
A tale of three women of the 1920s Women’s Ku Klux Klan.
Just in time to see history repeat itself.
Racism, Nativism, Anti-Semitism, Nationalism
Name the “ISM” Join the "Poison Squads". All the best people do.
Written by Mary Bonnett
Directed by Cecilie Keenan
OCTOBER 3 - NOVEMBER 3, 2019
At Stage 773
7:30PM Thursday-Saturday
3:00PM Sundays
1225 W. Belmont Chicago, IL
Sponsored by
THE OPPENHEIMER FAMILY FOUNDATION
ILLINOIS ARTS COUNCIL
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THE SIDE SHOWS
Journey of a Domestic Sex Trafficked Minor
and Its Trauma Based Impact.
1 HOUR STAGED READING PERFORMANCE
(Based on interviews of those involved with Sex Trafficking, Ficitonalized for the Stage.)
COURT SIDE
What the Judges and Lawyers say after seeing COURT SIDE:
"Tremendous performance." "The Play was so compelling." "Amazing Production." "Best session in years (the performance made the session.)" "I didn't understand the depth of this problem until I saw that performance." "Outstanding and very emotionally draining but impactful." "Very moving and useful."
MIND SIDE
What the therapists, pschologists say after seeing MIND SIDE:
"Brilliant." "So useful." "I absolutely loved the program…all of it. And that was the reaction I heard from everyone I spoke to. It was powerful, engaging, deeply artful, and evocative. It was perfect for our audience. I honestly don’t see where it could be improved." "Thank you, Her Story Theater."
ED SIDE
What the educators say after seeing ED. SIDE:
"Life saving." "Our students were riveted." "The discussion in the classroom after the performance was electric." "We had no idea! We do now." "Our kids were blown away. It armed them with knowledge." "Trafficking is in our school and community, thank you for shining the light." "Our students know kids on those streets. They're speaking up after seeing your show."
If your professional organiaztion is interested in a partnership, please contact: Chiwriter7@gmail.com
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The Chicago Sex Trafficking Play Cycle
Shadow Town The Johns Money Make'M Smile Mongers
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YOUTH
GRADES - 7TH-12TH.
A SHOW ABOUT SEX TRAFFICKING OF YOUTH
MONEY MAKE'M SMILE
Written and Directed by Mary Bonnett
Over 5000 students saw the production of Money Make'M Smile.
"Powerful! Amazing! Unforgettable THEATER!"
Curriculum, Teacher's Workshops, Study Guide
An incredible success!
Click and See Photos and Comments, Cast, Speaker
MONEY MAKE'M SMILE STUDY GUIDE ONLINE
About this 'Remarkable and Life Changing' Production Thank yous to The Oppenheimer Family Foundation, Greenhouse Theatre, Chicago Teachers Union Foundation Sunlight Project The 4th Presbyterian Church
Lauren Woods CBOE Civics and Learning Services Melinda Wilson Currie High School, Chicago Community. Debby Pope CTU Women's Rights Committtee, Partners In Schools, After School Matters and all our expert speakers.
With Quinnita Bellow, Jackson Pearl, Katherine Bellantone, Chris McClellan
In Memory of Desiree Robinson. A great thank you to her family and relatives.
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Her Story Theater is a Non Profit Corporation 501(c)3
- HST raises public awareness; a call to action to create social change for women and children in need of community support and social justice.
- HST is a tool to teach, to bridge gaps, to create understanding, to harness empathy.
- HST develops original work by artists for audiences.
Our mission through theater and the written word is to shine bright lights in dark places on women and children in need of social justice and community support.
ILLINOIS ARTS COUNCIL GRANT RECIPIENT
PROUD MEMBER OF THE CHICAGO LEAGUE OF THEATERS
