The DuSable Museum presents "A Night With You" November 9th & 10th

Schedule

Sat Nov 09 2024 at 04:30 pm to Sun Nov 10 2024 at 04:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center | Chicago, IL

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Experience the museum through new plays by Black contemporary writers who question what we bring to a museum and what we leave with.
About this Event

The Dusable Black History Museum and Education Center,

in partnership with Second-Site,

presents



"A Night With You"

A Writer-Centered Site- Specific Theatrical Experience!

This newly created performance piece features five original short plays composed within a three-week workshop by Black writers. These unique performances breathe new air into the Chicago landmark museum's current exhibitions while highlighting elements of Black history and activating the museum’s storied collection of artifacts. Produced by.


In-Gallery Performance

Saturday, November 9th at 4:30 PM

Tickets: $30

Join us in an immersive exploration of the museum’s exhibitions at the DuSable Museum for "A Night With You."

As you tour the museum's current exhibitions, you will witness actors perform new plays created by five Black writers. This unique event presents thought-provoking and relatable stories that question what we bring to a museum and what we leave with. You will be part of the action, moving throughout the museum, following live enacted stories in the nation's oldest independent Black history museum.

Hosted by Danny Dunson, Director of Curatorial Services and Community Partnerships

Limited space is available!

Doors open at 3:30 PM ( Please arrive early).

Wine and refreshments begin at 4 PM in the AMES Auditorium

The event starts promptly at 4:30 in the AMES Auditorium.


"A Night With You": Scene Showcase and Artist Panel

Sunday, November 10 at 2 PM

Tickets: $10

Witness the compelling performance of five new plays by Black writers inspired by the museum's collection.

After the performance, you'll have the opportunity to meet the creative team and gain insight into their unique artistic process.

The museum is wheelchair accessible, and seating will be available for those in need. While we won't have an ASL interpreter, we can provide written copies of the plays upon request.

This event begins promptly at 2 PM in the theater.

57th St, theater entrance near the parking

Please arrive early

Please direct questions to

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Where is it happening?

DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center, 740 East 56th Place, Chicago, United States

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Tickets

USD 12.51 to USD 33.85

DuSable Museum of African American History, Inc.

Host or Publisher DuSable Museum of African American History, Inc.

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