CHICAGO
September 2024 - September 2025
From Fall 2024 through Fall 2025 we are utilizing our participatory playmaking process to ignite dialogue and build relationships across siloed communities in Chicago, IL. Based on initial conversations with local organizations and leadership, we are specifying our work even further by focusing on connecting with neighborhoods on the South & West Sides of Chicago.
The Civic Series explores the foundational texts that shape American life—whether we embrace them or challenge them. In Chicago we are activating the First Amendment (Freedoms of Religion, Assembly, Speech, etc.) to spark conversations among Chicagoans about how those promised freedoms have shaped their lives and their city as a whole.
We are partnering with local artists, activists, civic, religious leaders, and community members from all over the city to ensure that the final performance reflects the widest possible scope of community experiences.
UPCOMING DATES AND EVENTS
all times in CST
This Spring we’re creating spaces to process all that we’ve heard from you—with you.
Together, we’ll begin shaping the performance that will premiere in September,
built from the material that was shared and with the people who shared it.
Weekly Virtual Processing Sessions
Wednesdays from 1-2pm | Calendar Invite + Zoom Link
Informal virtual conversation to revisit, review, + reflect on the the gems that have arisen from our conversations with Chicagoans.
MAY 2025
CHICAGO Pláticas: Cafecito y Conversación
Tuesday May 6 - Martes 6 de mayo 8:30–10:30am
Thursday May 8 - Jueves 8 de mayo 8:30–10:30am
For Latino/a artists and creatives to start your morning talking with our team about life, art and community for Latines in Chicago today. Para artistas y creativos/as Latinos/as que quieran comenzar la mañana conversando con nuestro equipo sobre la vida, el arte y la comunidad de los Latinos/as en Chicago hoy. RSVP y Mas »
InterSide Visionary Salon
Thursday May 8 | 5-7pm
For anyone who believes art sparks change, craves deep dialogue, and wants to co-create across the invisible lines that can sometimes divide us. Hosted In Partnership with Hyde Park Art Center | RSVP + More »
Spanish/English Community PlayLab
PlayLab Comunitario en Español e Inglés
Saturday May 10 - Sábado 10 de mayo | 10AM–1PM
For Latinos/as of all ages to imagine together what freedom and identity mean for Latine Chicagoans today. Para Latinos/as de todas las edades que quieran imaginar juntos qué significan hoy la libertad y la identidad para los Latinoes en Chicago. | Organizado en colaboración con 18th Street Casa de Cultura RSVP y Mas»
Community PlayLab
Saturday May 10 | 3–6pm
For participants of ALL AGES who want to explore big ideas, connect across differences, and help imagine a Chicago that reflects us all—through movement, story, and shared creation. Hosted In Partnership with SpaceShareLab | RSVP + More »
Additional events will take place in person + virtually in June, July & August
with the final performance the first weekend of September 2025
Email chicago@inheiritancetheater.org with questions or to get involved!
Local Participating Organizations
Support for this project comes from individual donors
along with institutional and/or grant support from:
