march 10, 17 and 31 | 7:00PM
Goodman Theatre’s polk rehearsal room
170 N. Dearborn st. chicago, il 60601
A vibrant space for connection, dialogue, and the celebration of theatrical works by women. Dedicated to amplifying their voices and perspectives, Mujeres Creando | Women Creating highlights their deep commitment to human rights through the transformative and unifying power of theater.
Water People Theater calls on Latin American and Spanish female writers to submit theatrical works exploring the theme of human rights. An international jury of accomplished professionals from theater, academia, poetry, and literature reviews the submissions, selecting three outstanding texts to honor and showcase.
Come join Water People Theater for an evening of powerful performances. Witness talented women artists express themselves through music, dance, and theater, advocating for human rights in a unique and impactful way.
Tickets are FREE. Reservations are required.
PARTIR(SE) | Argentina Written by Belén Galain Directed by Sonya Madrigal
Ana and Marlies embark on a journey of endless departures. The first is the threshold of impending danger. From that moment on, their lives unfold as a continuum of open windows. Leaving carves into them, blurs their edges, reshapes them. After so much departure, what pieces remain?
Ana y Marlies emprenden un viaje de múltiples partidas. La partida que da inicio es la inminencia del peligro. De ahí en adelante sus vidas se vuelven un continuo de ventanas. Partir las cala, las desdibuja, las cambia de forma. ¿Qué partes quedan con uno, después de tanto partir?
CONTY | Chile Written by Claudia Vargas Directed by Raquel Torre
The protagonist of this story—a poor lesbian woman, a gardener who loves plants and dreams of becoming a professional soccer goalkeeper—finds herself in prison for killing, in self-defense, one of the men who attempted to rape her.
La protagonista de esta historia, una mujer lesbiana, pobre, jardinera, que ama las plantas y sueña con ser arquera de fútbol profesional se encuentra en prisión, por haber asesinado en defensa propia a uno de los hombres que la intentó violar.
ROTAS | Venezuela Written by Krisel Noguera Directed by Iraida Tapias
In a powerful and heartbreaking journey, Rotas introduces us to three women from different eras and cultures, whose lives are marked by suffering, loneliness, and the fight for survival
En un viaje emocional y desgarrador, “Rotas” nos presenta a tres mujeres de diferentes épocas y culturas, cuyas vidas están enmarcadas por el sufrimiento, la soledad y la lucha por la supervivencia.
Mujeres Creando | Women Creating is a vibrant space for connection, dialogue, and the celebration of theatrical works by women. Dedicated to amplifying their voices and perspectives, it highlights their deep commitment to human rights through the transformative and unifying power of theater.
