THEATRE Y
Theatre Y wants to participate in people’s lives in ways that matter, here and now.
Rather than telling stories about a community,
we seek to participate in our community’s story.
Theatre Y serves to manifest imagined realities,
claiming global citizenship to better understand our shared humanity.
Eugene Ionesco’s
Opening October 24th and running through November 24th.
"Who can say where the normal stops and the abnormal begins?"
A Timely Parable on Stage, ‘Rhinoceros’ Rages Against the Machine of Conformity: Review - Marc Vitali, WTTW (Highly Recommended)
"If plays were read as commonly as books, “Rhinoceros” would have been banned long ago in those countries that ban books.
Imagine such places!"
Rhinoceros rampages with relevance - Dmitry Samarov,
Chicago Reader Recommended
"...the kind of catharsis many of us are longing for now."
"Eugène Ionesco’s timeless satire about battling against herd hysteria gets a scrappy, spirited revival at Theatre Y thanks to a heterogenous cast and surprisingly effective dumpster-chic set design, courtesy of local Renaissance man Marvin Tate,
director Melissa Lorraine, and the Theatre Y youth apprentices."
Theatre Y’s latest production explores fascism, political responsibility
The theme of ‘Rhinoceros’ is acutely relevant during this year’s presidential election
by Deborah Bayliss, Austin Weekly News
From Left to Right: Bide Akande, Tania Ramirez, Terreon Collins, Matt Fleming, Roesha Townsel, Arlene Arnone, Nadia Pillay, Howard Raik, Braniah Townsel, and Shawn Bunch. Full Bios at https://www.theatre-y.com/rhinoceros
Photo Credit: Karl Soderstrom
Every Friday
3611 W. Cermak / 7pm-10pm
Admission: Free / BYOB
1st FRIDAYS - THE FEATURE
Prince Roc selects one artist each month to put in the spotlight for an interview and live performance.
2nd FRIDAYS - THE EXHIBITION
A Stage Performance Experience designed for dancers to showcase movement of all styles. Come tell your Story with HayWyre and The Vestiges Dance Crew. (Also filmed at Theatre Y)
3rd FRIDAYS - THE PUNCHLINE
Comedy Night curated by Prince Roc, Ashaki McClain & Evan Hill
Great Comedians!! Free Laughter!
Explicit Language!
4th FRIDAYS - THE SOUL SALAD
Hosted by Poet/Vocalist Marvin Tate, ‘Soul-Salad ‘is a musical offering of national and local acts, from free-jazz, blues, and classical to merengue, and performance art. Tate’s vision is to cross-pollinate the arts and make his old neighborhood a hotspot for locals and out of towners. UP NEXT
Make Theatre Y your Living Room on FRIDAYS!
OTHER PROGRAMS
Theatre Y Youth Apprenticeships
Theatre Y’s Program Inside of Stateville Correctional Facility
Artists rotate hosting 'The Buzz'-
A FREE showcase of musicians, artists and critical thinkers, towards richer, braver, more intimate human connections; A salon-type atmosphere where artists, thinkers, teachers, healers, lovers, family & friends gather on Monday nights to radiate, exchange ideas, celebrate & uplift each other.
We affirm the theater as a ritual and catalyst of public dialogue,
and make our performances accessible to all.
Theatre Y operates under a model that is similar to NPR’s Public Access Membership.
Theatre Y Members donate monthly to support our work
which is offered free to the public.
The average membership is $20/mo,
but as little as $5/month guarantees you a seat to each Theatre Y performance
and opens our doors to those who can’t afford a ticket.
Photos by Karl Soderstrom
