Joy + Justice: An Introduction to Free Street’s Practice

Learn more about Free Street’s unique approach to developing joyful, community-engaged, and co-created performance that centers social justice efforts. Free Street Intensives are four-hour sessions, each focused on a different piece of Free Street practice. Intensives are designed to support anyone looking to expand their creative toolbox – including teachers, theatermakers, organizers, leadership, and creatives of all kinds.

The 26-27 Intensive Series includes:

October 24, 2026, 12pm-4pm Joy + Justice: An Introduction to Free Street’s Practice. Games, exercises, and activities designed to create performances that uplift measurable change goals. Facilitated by Coya Paz.

January 23, 2027, 12pm-4pm: Movement-based Devising. Building ensemble movement sequences that support experienced and beginning movers. Facilitated by Katrina Dion

March 13, 2027, 12pm-4pm: Turning Research into Performance. Learn techniques for turning research materials (data, articles, interviews) into engaging performance. Facilitated by Coya Paz

May 22, 2027 , 12pm-4pm: Facilitating With and For Youth. Learn about Free Street’s innovative framework for co-creating performances with youth artists 14-19 – designed for teachers, educators, and other adult allies. Taught by Katrina Dion

About our ticket pricing: Ticket prices for each intensive are sliding scale from $25-100, with 5 slots available in each category. Proceeds from Intensives directly support our free bilingual programming in Back of the Yards – please choose the payment level you can genuinely afford.