Chicago, IL
Window Plays
A free live socially-distanced interactive theatrical walking tour
Window Plays is a safe, socially-distant, live theatre display performed through windows. Audience members will watch the display from OUTSIDE on the sidewalk, with one solitary performer inside the business. This one-of-a-kind performance will occur over one weekend in the Andersonville neighborhood of Chicago, IL (Feb 19-21). 6 local businesses have provided storefront window space to host 6 performance artists in an hour-long theatrical walking tour. Participating businesses include: Women & Children First, The Neo-Futurists, RAYGUN, Rattleback Records, ENJOY, and *play. Window Plays is a walking tour through the neighborhood, with live performances in the storefront windows. Shows are: Friday, Feb 19, 7-8pm Saturday, Feb 20, 7-8pm Sunday, Feb 21, 6-7pm Please keep an eye on your Email for a ticket confirmation with your own personalized itinerary for Window Plays. In order to maintain social distancing and audience safety, we will provide you with YOUR OWN PERSONAL WALKING ROUTE AND START TIME FOR THIS EXPERIENCE. *About Covid-19 and Safety: This production was created around the confines of the pandemic, so Covid-19 safety protocols are imperative. *Audience members will be kept safe by using a ticketing system with staggered starting locations. *Sidewalk space will be distanced and marked. *Mask wearing and social distancing will be required. *The entire experience takes place outdoors on a walking tour. *The cast will remain indoors behind the confines of the glass storefront windows.
Audience Role
Many of the plays involved in the show are written to be interactive with the audience. The level of interaction is never physical and does not extend past simple small talk or Q&A.
Ages: All ages
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About Stop Motion Plant
Born out of studying with The Neo-Futurists Theater, Stop Motion Plant is a performance art company. They produce live theater that is personal and truthfully reflects the current conditions that surround them.