Rest/Reposo

After a dreamy September tour to some of Chicago’s most beautiful parks, Rest/Reposo is moving indoors for a limited run in our Back of the Yards Storefront space. Featuring a cast of 5 Chicago artists, and based on the work of Tricia Hersey (The Nap Ministry/Rest is Resistance), Rest/Reposo invites audiences to reimagine rest as a primary need for individuals and social justice movements alike.

The dates: October 17th and October 21st, 7pm

The location: 4627 S Ashland Ave. Chicago, IL

The vibe: Sermon-meets-protest-meets-naptime-meets-time-with-your-BFFs.

Featuring Actual Naps and the option to lie down the whole show, Rest/Reposo is your chance to get a word, celebrate yourself, and let your imagination loose to dream a better world for each other.

directed by Katrina Dion & Coya Paz

ensemble features Annette Y Britton, Alex Lee Reed, Gina Montalvo, Jo Schaffer, and Stephanie Hebron Ortiz

music & dj vibes proved by cqqchifruit aka Jacquelyn Carmen Guerrero

audience rest environment designed by eleanor kahn

TICKET PRICES EXPLAINED

We always have and always will keep our shows free/pay-what-you-can, and we save a few walk-ups for each show if you are looking for a free.99 ticket.

That being said, we would have to charge $50/ticket to cover the total cost of our October run of Rest/Reposo, which includes paying all of our artists hourly. We won’t charge you that, but if you can afford it, you are sponsoring the run and the ability for us to continue to do this work. Select the price that best matches you.

Level 1 – $5 – For our partners, community members, and neighbors in the Back of the Yards and surrounding neighborhood areas

Level 2 – $10 – For our friends that can maybe spare a few extra bucks to support the production

Level 3 – $25 – Covers 50% of an “at-cost” ticket

Level 4 – $50 – 100% of an “at-cost” ticket

DONATION – finding yourself somewhere between these amounts, or wanting to donate but can’t go? We have a donation option during check out!