The news of Flint's water crisis shocked much of the nation. However, for many, Flint is a chapter in a book about the water injustices that plague us. For centuries water has been stolen from communities; Chicago's water filled with toxins; Chicago waste water is sent down the Mississippi Rive to the Gulf of Mexico; the Lakota people of the Dakota's are still struggling to keep water sacred against DAPL; and places like California face a drought and consequently raging…

Over 7 months, Free Street Theater directorial team Ricardo Gamboa, Sean Parris, and Keren Díaz de León worked with a group of south side teens to create MATA. The play explores coming of age in the era of Trump developed and written with teens whose high school experience has been marked by 45’s administration. An ensemble of Black, brown, immigrant, queer and trans teens share personal stories, explore harsh historical truths, and piece together the suppressed history of teens as…

Persuaded by a Hollywood agent to audition for the chance of a lifetime, Kermit the Frog leaves his quiet life in a swamp to journey across America for his big break. Along the way, Kermit comes across several quirky new friends including comedic Fozzie Bear, beautiful but feisty Miss Piggy and the Great Gonzo. Created by Jim Henson and Frank Oz, The Muppet Movie is celebrating its 40th Anniversary. (1979, rated G, 97 minutes) Programmed in collaboration with Free Street…

The Free Street 50: The Golden Gala at Garfield Park- Come celebrate our big 5-0 at a family-style gala at The Garfield Park Conservatory September 14, 2019. The Gala ticket includes dinner, drinks, live performances throughout the conservatory, music and if you want to add a ticket for your little one ages 3-11, we have a JUNIOR GALA as well! Saturday, September 14, 2019Garfield Park ConservatoryChicago, IL Gala ticket price: $150Includes dinner, drinks, live performances, live music, and DJ’d dance…

As part of The Year of Chicago Theater, Free Street was selected to participate in the Millennium Park Theater Series at Cloud Gate October 6th-October 12th. Where: Millennium Park at Cloud Gate October 6th-12th PUBLIC WORKSHOPS Sunday 2pm-6pm Monday 5pm-8pm Tuesday 5pm-8pm Wednesday 5pm-8pm *Rehearsal open to the public PERFORMANCES Thursday 6:30pm Friday 6:30pm Saturday 4:30pm FREE and open to the public!