Tofu Chitlin Circuit
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Tofu Chitlin Circuit presents: Black Thang
THE SYNOPSIS: “Black Thang” by Ato Essandoh is the story of Sam, a black man, and Mattie, a white woman, and what happens when their relationship progresses from merely a one-night stand to something more…but not without some controversy. Meanwhile, Keisha (Mattie’s best friend), struggles to hold onto her relationship with her long-time boyfriend Omar, and Jerome (Sam’s best…
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Tofu Chitlin Circuit presents the Mac and Cheese Edition
From the Tofu Chitlin Circuit: a Theater Conservatory based in Bronzeville: A Panel Discussion featuring you… Our October A La Carte features J. Nicole Brooks, playwright of “Fedra” at Lookingglass Theater and African-American Illusionist Walter King Jr. We’re talking about SPECTACLE. What is it? How does it work? Is it low-brow theater? Is it a…
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Tofu Chitlin Circuit Presents: A La Carte, Watermelon Edition (What’s the Funny)
This installment explores comedy through the lens of Stand-up comics & Improv/Sketch groups. Join Tofu Chitlin Circuit at their monthly forum discussion on performance arts issues and controversies. The Bronzeville-based Theatre Conservatory has put together a panel featuring Chicago Improv Festival producer Jonathan Pitts, comedian Meechie Hall, female Asian comic Leah Eva, ‘King of Bronzeville’ Brian Babylon, Cameron…
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Fame: Cult Movie of the Week
Fame (1980) is one of those movies that makes you wish you lived in a world so filled with youthful fervor that at anytime a group of kids might break into interpretive dance and jump on a cab. We don’t. But that didn’t keep us from cheering for the characters in the film (especially Coco…
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Tofu Chitlin Circuit presents The A La Carte: Carrot Cake Edition
From The Tofu Chitlin Circuit (a theater conservatory located in the Bronzeville District of Chicago): TONIGHT’s A La Carte (panel discussion) is sure to ruffle some feathers! We’re talking about the newest trend to hit the stage: White directors staging Black plays. Is this valid? Is this fair? Who cares? Let’s talk about it! Featuring…
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