Haibayô — The Trouble With My Hair (Sat, Aug 29)
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THE TROUBLE WITH MY HAIR BY ADA CHENG
“Hair is never just hair, it holds our histories, our rebellions, our identities, our desires to belong, and our declarations of independence. This show is about coming home to oneself and learning to love the person underneath it all.” - Ada Cheng
ABOUT THE PRODUCTION
The Trouble With My Hair: Coloring, Cutting, and Coming into Who I Am, is an intimate exploration of gender, sexual identity, and boundary-making through Ada’s evolving relationship with her hairstylist and her hair. Blending narrative art and theatrical storytelling, Ada Cheng playfully brings her audience on a journey of self-discovery and self-love through her struggles with hair. From early memories of negotiating belonging to courageous acts of boundary-making in adulthood, Cheng uses her changing hairstyles and haircolors as milestones marking her path toward self-definition. Each cut, color, and conversation becomes a metaphor for reclaiming voice and visibility in a world eager to define her first. This site-responsive Chicago presentation spans five performances across the city, each featuring guest performers and a post-show conversation or response.
HOST PARTNER
HAIBAYÔ is a creative initiative that aims to energize the
historic Asia on Argyle corridor through innovative cross cultural, multi-generational collaborations. Our intention is to create spaces, events, digital content, while incubating a diverse range of artists, creative, entrepreneurs, and local Asia on Argyle businesses.
GUEST ARTISTS
Each performance will feature two guest artists, with a different lineup at every venue. Guest artist announcements coming soon.
“Hair is never just hair, it holds our histories, our rebellions, our identities, our desires to belong, and our declarations of independence. This show is about coming home to oneself and learning to love the person underneath it all.” - Ada Cheng
ABOUT THE PRODUCTION
The Trouble With My Hair: Coloring, Cutting, and Coming into Who I Am, is an intimate exploration of gender, sexual identity, and boundary-making through Ada’s evolving relationship with her hairstylist and her hair. Blending narrative art and theatrical storytelling, Ada Cheng playfully brings her audience on a journey of self-discovery and self-love through her struggles with hair. From early memories of negotiating belonging to courageous acts of boundary-making in adulthood, Cheng uses her changing hairstyles and haircolors as milestones marking her path toward self-definition. Each cut, color, and conversation becomes a metaphor for reclaiming voice and visibility in a world eager to define her first. This site-responsive Chicago presentation spans five performances across the city, each featuring guest performers and a post-show conversation or response.
HOST PARTNER
HAIBAYÔ is a creative initiative that aims to energize the
historic Asia on Argyle corridor through innovative cross cultural, multi-generational collaborations. Our intention is to create spaces, events, digital content, while incubating a diverse range of artists, creative, entrepreneurs, and local Asia on Argyle businesses.
GUEST ARTISTS
Each performance will feature two guest artists, with a different lineup at every venue. Guest artist announcements coming soon.
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Where is it happening?
Haibayô, 1132 W Argyle St, Chicago, IL 60640-3610, United States
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