November 6 – 26, 2020

the project(s)

A live, online production

written by pj paparelli and joshua jaeger

directed by christian helem

Chicago. Southside. 1963. The Robert Taylor Housing Projects are completed, and black families are given hope. Community forms and Taylor is full of music, food, and a self-sustained economy. But as time progressed, things change and violence increases, and the women are forced to protect their community. Suddenly black people have to question: is this our home or just a failing project? Experience the real history and stories taken from interviews with residents and historians. The Project(s) gives voice to the black residents of Chicago's early housing projects

Online Performances:
Friday 11/6 @ 7:00 PM
Saturday 11/7 @ 7:00 PM
Sunday 11/8 @ 3:00 PM

Thursday 11/12 @ 7:00 PM
Friday 11/13 @ 7:00 PM
Saturday 11/14 @ 7:00 PM
Sunday 11/15 @ 3:00 PM

Saturday 11/21 @ 7:00 PM
Thursday 11/26 @ 6:00 PM

Stage Manager: Liann Nicholson
Production Manager: Matt Super
Scenic Designer: Joe Schermoly†
Lighting Designer: John Kohn III*
Costume Designer: Brenda Winstead*
Props Designer: Arielle Valene

Sound Designer: Stephen Gawrit
Technical Director: Bobby Huggins
Dramaturg: Tanuja Jagernauth
Assistant Director: Hannah Trice
Logo Design: Tony Churchill