Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble
danztheatre.bsky.social
Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble
@danztheatre.bsky.social
Building commUNITY through the arts “one story, one voice, one person” at a time on stage and in the classroom.
Nine new plays written by nine playwrights. The act of creating art is the protest. We will not be silent. We will create new plays about the world we are in. #playwrights #aiisnotreal #artmatters
February 16, 2025 at 8:04 PM
So if we write a play about people wanting a revolution like in 1776, and find the similarities, it could get funded.. HMMMM

A new directive for NEA's federal arts funding: The spirit of '76 www.chicagotribune.com/2025/02/07/a...
A new directive for NEA’s federal arts funding: The spirit of ’76
The National Endowment for the Arts has been directed to end grant program for “underserved communities” in favor of celebrating the upcoming U.S. semiquincentennial.
www.chicagotribune.com
February 9, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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An important announcement from the Governor of Illinois.
February 7, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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I don't know whether to laugh or cry, or scream... or all of the above.
February 2, 2025 at 3:48 AM
First rehearsal: Funny, Like An Abortion coming due this March 14-30 A dark comedy set in the “future” where saying the word abortion is illegal and Monroe needs to make a choice. This is a partnership with Fat Theatre Project #chicagoplays #chicagotheatre #chicagoabortion #socialjusticeactivist
February 1, 2025 at 5:43 PM
First email of the day, said our funding was on hold due to trump. Then, this afternoon he takes back the order. We are only 10 days in. #fucktrump #fundartsprograms #governent
January 30, 2025 at 1:03 AM
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The US Constitution does not grant the President this unilateral authority.

In Illinois, we will stand against unlawful actions that would harm millions of working families, children, and seniors.
White House pauses all federal grants, sparking confusion
The Trump administration has put a hold on all federal financial grants and loans, affecting tens of billions of dollars in payments.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 28, 2025 at 5:16 AM
Great time watching REDANCE Group. Congratulations on your 15 anniversary season. #chidance
January 26, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Coming due this March

Coming up next for CDE and Fat Theatre Project, a joint production….. we can’t say what it is just yet, but that’s also part of why we can’t say it. It’s a subject matter that is banned in some states and is the only law against people with a uterus. Can you guess?
January 21, 2025 at 8:57 PM
We teach the art of
Mindfulness to our students so that they may understand joy, happiness and pain. youtu.be/KidF02ss8sY
Living Joyfully | Teachings by Thich Nhat Hanh | #mindfulness
YouTube video by Plum Village App
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January 21, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Happy to be here to build commUNITY through the arts.
November 18, 2024 at 3:29 AM