Body of the State in Chicago, 7/20/2024, 8-9pm TALKBACK TO FOLLOW

Body of the State in Chicago on July 20, 2024, from 8:00-8:45pm at Mrs. Murphy & Sons Irish Bistro

In this unique durational performance event, Francis Miller performs their performance piece Body of the State ten times in two days. When audiences enter the space, they are provided a paper ballot and five choices which control the shape of Body of the State. This audience control and the many repetitions of performance guarantee that each performance will be remarkably different from one another. Come for one show, stay for all; witness the Body of the State.

Body of the State is an immersive solo performance piece that explores one person’s pursuit of gender-affirming care, theatricalizing their experience of gender, bureaucracy, community and how it feels to exist in a body that is regulated and legislated by their own government. In Body of the State, the audience is given control of Miller’s performance and body as they wield the familiar and formidable tool of American legislature and healthcare; paperwork.
This event page is for the 8pm performance of Body of the State on July 20, 2024 . Performance will begin at exactly 8pm to keep the durational performance on schedule. A talkback will take place after this performance.
Audience Member must donate any amount to Howard Brown Health to secure their event admission. Please take the following steps to secure admission:

1."Purchase" a free Eventbrite ticket for the time period you would lIke to view Body of the State.
2. Follow THIS LINK to donate to Howard Brown Health..
3. Have your receipt of donation prepared to present to house manager upon arrival for admission to performance.

Audience note: this performance contains discussion of violence against transgender bodies.

Host or Publisher Francis Miller