The Stockyards Theatre Project presents its third annual showcase of woman-centered drama, storytelling, dance, improv, stand-up comedy, and other forms. The festival runs October 24-26 at Link’s Hall, 3435 N. Sheffield. Performances are at 8 PM; each evening features a different lineup of seven to ten pieces (scheduled times for individual presentations each night are listed below). Latecomers and early leavers will not be seated until intermission. Tickets cost $12 per night. Call 773-281-0824 for reservations or 312-409-2641 for general information.
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The all-female comedy group Sirens presents a program of improvised monologues. “The monologues are hit-and-miss….But the talented ensemble twists the ideas in the monologues into fresh, exciting comedy about relationships, family, sex, and beauty….There are some outrageous moments…and many ribald ones, but they arise naturally from the characters. It turns out the Sirens are as enticing as their name suggests,” says Reader critic Jennifer Vanasco. 8:24 PM.
Silvia Gonzalez S.’s drama concerns an infertile woman awaiting the birth of her biological child by a surrogate mother. 8:54 PM (the piece is followed by intermission).
Self-Portrait
Risa Tolentino’s performance piece examines themes of “solitude, alienation, death, and sexual fantasies.” 10:01 PM.
The Thick Routes Performance Collage presents an experimental work exploring “stories and gestures of blackness.” 8:20 PM.
