The Stockyards Theatre Project, whose mission is “supporting women theatre and performance artists and the pursuit of the femaleist viewpoint,” presents what it intends to be the inaugural edition of an annual showcase of women’s theater, performance art, comedy, storytelling, and music. Running November 17 through 19, the event features professional artists as well as teenage performers from Chicago public schools addressing such issues as motherhood, female friendship, lesbianism, HIV/AIDS, eating disorders, class and racial conflicts, sexism, family relationships, mental illness, and bungee jumping. The fest is divided into three programs, each of which features several different pieces. Admission to each show is $10; a three-day pass is available for $25. All performances take place at Link’s Hall, 3435 N. Sheffield. For reservations and more information, call 773-871-6625.
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Sally and Marsha
Ellyzabeth Adler, Christina Kelly, and Candace Rai’s dance-theater work focuses on “how patriarchal society manipulates women’s bodies at every stage of their lives.” 8 PM.
The Living and the Dead
A Matter of Scale
On the Brink
