WE COULD BE 

What if building your identity, seeking out knowledge, and facing conflict felt more like… a video game? Join two siblings as they navigate their curiosities and needs around crushes, gender, and feeling safe and confident in their bodies. Though they’ll meet shame—and their own anxieties—along the way, a solid support system keeps them resourced on their journey … and that includes YOU! Incorporating true stories from Illinoisians of all ages, mindfulness practices for everyday life, and honest conversation, We Could Be is an interactive new play that asks: In a world where societal expectations lay out your path, do you dare to choose your own adventure?

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We Could Be was developed and received a staged reading last season as part of About Face Theatre and Bonnie Metzgar’s Lit Play Lab 2024. The short run will be followed by a tour for young adult audiences in schools and community organizations in 2025. About Face Theatre began touring interactive theatre productions to schools in 1997 to open up dialogue about sexuality and gender with young people. We Could Be joins over 27 years of AFT offering acceptance and support for LGBTQ+ youth.

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CAST

Performer: Sharon Pasia

Performer: Ua Smith

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CREW

Director: Alyssa Vera Ramos

Stage Manager: Theo Wampuszyc

Production Manager: Audrey Kleine

All performances will take place at
Rivendell Theatre, 5775 N Ridge Ave, Chicago