A Space for Everyone

We believe in the collective power of people. Uprising Theater is meant to be a connection conduit, and with our generous donors' support, we are now bringing a space of our own to Chicago. A space where we can house a cafe, small rotating gallery, host performances of our work, and rent to other performance companies and community events. Most importantly, a space where everyone has a voice.

PERFORMANCE

Uprising will produce its own seasons of theater, dance, music, and performance art by Palestinian artists and art that shares Palestinian voices. Uprising also hopes to help co-produce and host Palestinian touring companies' productions when they pass through Chicago. Non-Palestinian specific work will include pieces like 'Redacted': A series of art and education that has been banned, burned, or lost people's jobs.

Workshops & CLASSES

Uprising will offer classes in performance (including Palestinian Debka) and acting classes taught by local working artists. Uprising will also host one-off events where touring artists, advocates, and experts can speak to the Uprising community about their social justice, arts, and activism work.

EXHIBITIONS & SCREENINGS

Uprising looks forward to co-producing and helping to host exhibitions and galleries of Palestinian work along with screenings of films.