Free Street Theater was founded in 1969 by Patrick Henry, an alum of the Goodman School of Drama whose vision was to create a multiracial ensemble that could tour neighborhoods and break down “the artificial barriers that divide us.” That mission has remained intact through many changes of leadership over the past 53 years and […]
Tag: Ricardo Gamboa
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Meet Juan(ito) Doe chronicles the lives and loves of Chicago Mexican-Americans
Playwright Ricardo Gamboa and the cast have created interesting, flawed human beings.
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The roving live talk show The Hoodoisie makes radical politics entertaining and accessible
If the world can be saved, host Ricardo Gamboa believes it will be through open dialogue and dirty jokes.
Posted inFilm
Aymar Jean Christian gives underrepresented artists a voice with Open TV
Aymar Jean Christian’s online television platform, Open TV, creates series by queer people, people of color, and women.
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Bite: A Pucking Queer Cabaret, Squeeze My Cans, and ten more new stage shows
‘Tis the season for the Bard and the bawdy.
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Mayor Rahmye (that’s Rahm + Kanye) takes the stage
What do you get when you marry Mayor Rahm to Kanye West? See Cold Summer, a new play at the Free Street Theater, and find out.
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Big laughs in a little tent in Pilsen
Big laughs in a little tent in Pilsen.