What happens when neighborhood kids get the chance to work with professional playwrights, directors and actors? Theatre that is original, dynamic and from the heart. Exploring their own voice and creativity, young people in Chicago Avenue Project create and perform in their own plays.
Past productions of the Chicago Avenue Project have featured some of the Twin Cities' best-known actors and playwrights, including actors Randy Reyes, Christiana Clark, Tracey Maloney, Jim Lichtscheidl, Nathaniel Fuller and James A. Williams; and playwrights Trista Baldwin, Deborah Stein, Tracey Scott Wilson, Andy Bragen, and Carlyle Brown.
Chicago Avenue Project performances take place at Pillsbury House Theatre, 3501 Chicago Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55407. Admission is free and open to the public.
If you are interested in hearing more about the Chicago Avenue Project please call 612-825-0459.
Eyes on the Prize
Monday, November 9, 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, November 10, 4:30 and 7:00 p.m.
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WATERLOO'S DREAM
By Charel McGee
Dramaturg: Sarah Slight
Actors: Rose le Tran and Ernest Briggs
Director: Eric Powell Holm
SPEEDY & FREDDY
By Welton Alexander
Dramaturg: Dawn Brodey
Actors: Carolyn Pool and Sherwin F. Resurreccion
Director: Andre Samples
THE CUBED WORLD OF SKATING
By Myasia Tyson
Dramaturg:
Nathan Tylutki
Actors: Kalif Troy and Eric "Pogi" Sumangil
Director: Joseph Scrimshaw
I'M NOT A KID
By Diennabou M'boup
Dramaturg: Dan Pinkerton
Actors: Erika Crane and Katie Kaufman
Director: Jess Finney
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NERD'S DELIGHT
By Abib M'boup
Dramaturg/Director: Kiseung Rhee
Actors: Payton Woodson and Randy Reyes
INSIDE MYSELF: JEJA'S UNIQUE STORY
By Fanta Diallo
Dramaturg: Sarah Gioia
Actors: Simone Perrin and Nathan Tylutki
Director: Dionne Laviolette
THE SAHARA STORY
By Alexis Tarrios Luna
Dramaturg: Wendy Salinas
Actors: Pedro R. Bayon and Maggie Chestovich
Director: John Miller-Stephany
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Take a video tour of the Chicago Avenue Project from creation to performance.