Schedule of Events:

February 11, 2025

Tales of the Ten; an adaptation of The Decameron

As the Black Death ravages the city of Florence, a group of young people decide to leave the city and go to the country to avoid the plague and try to have some fun. Along with singing and dancing, each day of their 10 day journey features a short story set in the style of Commedia dell’Arte.

By Dan Zellner
Music by Scott Cary
Directed by Claire Hart Proepper
Cast: Robert Carhuayo, Alexander Coniaris, Martin Downs, Olivia Finkelstein, Suzanne Glover, Taylor Hill, Zoia Mendoza, Ariel Noble, Helena Scholz-Carlson, Leela Watts

Duration: 2h 10min with intermission

Free with registration. Doors open at 6:30pm.

February 18, 2025

Sugar, Spice, and Everyone’s Vice

When a small-town culinary historian finally creates the perfect recipe, everyone wants a slice of the action. As schemes collide and disguises work a little too well, only outside intervention (and a healthy pinch of luck) can get folks to simmer down and remind them what really matters.

By Steve Yandell
Directed by Martin Downs
Cast: Brendon Duran, Orion Lay-Sleeper. Jennifer Mohr, Claire Hart Proepper, Shelia-Marie Robinson, Saoirse Siné

Duration: 1h 50min with intermission

Free with registration. Doors open at 6:30pm.

February 25, 2025

The Lesbian Pirate Show

A pirate captain finally chases down her arch enemy, but instead discovers his beautiful daughter! Miscommunications, despair, and chaos ensue as the new lovers begin their adventure together on the high seas.

By Alexis Cohen-Pena and Helena Scholz-Carlson
Directed by Martin Downs
Cast: Jacque Bischoff, Sarah Franzel, Jillian Leff, Hazel Monson, Meaghan Morris

Duration: 2h 10min with intermission

Free with registration. Doors open at 6:30pm.

Date: February 11, 18 and 25, 2025

Time: 7:00pm

Location: Italian Cultural Institute of Chicago - 500 N Michigan Ave Suite 1450, Chicago, IL 60611

Cost: Free

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