ShPIeL-Performing
Identity proudly announces the world premiere of the solo theatre piece, The Passions of Emma Goldman, written and performed by Roslyn
Alexander and directed by Dennis
Zacek, May 13 – June 22. The production runs at two locations: May
13 – June 1 at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont Ave., and June 4 – June 22 at The
Skokie Theatre, 7924 N. Lincoln Ave. in Skokie.
Delving inside political "anarchist" Emma
Goldman’s life, show creator and solo performer Roslyn Alexander reveals the
personal and political passions of this fascinating American icon and shows the
price she paid for her convictions. Lionized by admirers, despised as a rebel and
menaced by her critics – Goldman was ahead of her time, tirelessly championing
movements and issues such as: sexual and reproductive rights for women;
workers’ rights for adults and children and prison reform.
Performances at the Skokie Theater are Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7:30
p.m., Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday at 3:00 p.m. Tickets at The Skokie Theatre are also $28 and may be purchased at
skokietheatre.com, or the box office, 847.677.7761
Senior tickets to all performances are $24 and
students are $18 with an ID. Special discounted rates for groups of 10 or more are
available at 773.969.6860. Free post-performance discussions are available
Thursdays and selected additional performances. Go to shpieltheatre.com for complete
post-performance discussions and guest speakers schedule.
