expanding the canon

A series of virtual readings that go way beyond Shakespeare

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Join us this season as we dig into a series of classical plays and adaptations written by queer, indigenous, female, non-binary, Black, Latinx, or non-western playwrights.  The readings will be in-person at CHAW and open to the public.  The reading of the play will be followed by a facilitated discussion of the work.

Health & Safety Policies

Audiences must bring proof of vaccination and remain masked during the performance. All attendees will be asked to perform a temperature check upon entrance to CHAW.

CHUSHINGURA

The Story of the 47 Ronin

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Directed and Adapted by Dylan Arredondo

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The noble Lord Hangwan has been wronged by Lord Moronao and sentenced to death by the Shogun.  Hangwan's lands are confiscated and his household are left to become ronin: samurai without master or honor. Yoranosuke sets a plan in motion to unite the forty-seven ronin on a path of honor and revenge. 

Adapted from the text written by Takeda Izumo, Miyoshi Shoraku, & Namiki Senryu. Translated by Jukichi Inouye

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Featuring:Linda Bard, Kristyn Lue, Kyosin Kang, Kerry McGee, Paige O'Malley, Toni Rae Salmi, & Aria Velz

OCTOBER 16

7:30pm at CHAW

La Llorona

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Written by Gabby Wolfe

Directed by Mauricio Pita

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"You'd better behave, or La Llorona will get you!" The weeping woman of Latin American myth and legend is more than just a warning for misbehaving youths. This ghost story takes us on a horrifying journey back in time to meet La Llorona in the flesh and to watch as the tragic young woman becomes a thing of nightmares. This reading will be the premiere of a new play.

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Featuring: Fabiolla Brennecke, Carol Cadby, 

Caroline Dubberly, Jordanna Hernandez,

Victor Salinas, & Jon Reynolds

OCTOBER 30

7:30pm at CHAW