CIRCA incubates new works in Short Acts
A daughter, a mother and a grandmother confront hidden secrets from their past. A lesbian couple grapple with getting pregnant and sex change surgery. A neurotic social climber from colonial Philippines whips the wits out of a deranged woman. A rebellious daughter clashes with her parent’s elitist ways. A one-night stand between two friends shake up the marriage of one of them. Two friends find themselves on opposite ends about same sex marriage. These are themes that will unfold in an anthology of new works called Short Acts, a drama incubator showcase production by the Center for Immigrant Resources & Community Arts (CIRCA). Featuring short works by Lani Montreal, Larry Leopoldo, Thelma Virata de Castro, Louie Pascasio and Felix Racelis, Short Acts is a tapestry of works-in-progress illuminating issues and stories not often spoken in dinner table chatters. Designed as a way to expand narrative expressions using short length format, Short Acts is CIRCA’s way of encouraging new voices for community theater and is envisioned to promote the continuous exploration of the community’s history and experience through drama. A collaboration with Pintig Cultural Group and Insight Arts, Short Acts goes on stage on October 19-21 and 26-27, 2006, Thursdays to Saturdays at 8pm at the Insight Arts on 1545 W. Morse, Chicago. Tickets are $10 and $7 for students and seniors. For reservations call, (312) 222-1551 or email us at circatheater@yahoo.com.
About CIRCA
The Center for Immigrant Resources and Community Arts or CIRCA is a community arts organization founded in 2001 by a group of artists, educators, organizers and activists from the Filipino American community. It is committed to the development and popularization of a community arts aesthetic and pedagogy that speak of the immigrant experience within the changing multicultural landscape of America. Its core programs, Youth Heritage Program, Artist-Teacher-Organizer Development and Cultural Bridge Program are committed to initiating various artistic-educational-organizing programs to link the youth, the community and the larger public in addressing important contemporary issues through creative and unthreatening ways.
