Soul Theatre is a new company jumping into the great pool of diversity that is the Chicago theatre scene. Soul Theatre’s mission is to create art that is full of radiant joy – food for the soul – and to play, poke, and prod at what it means to be human. Through our art, we explore the dualities of the universe – especially the differences between belief and action, masculinity and femininity, erotic and absurd – with the intent to enrich the communities in which we perform in any way we can. Scatterbrain sweetness is dancing through our veins. We believe every meeting should end with a piece of dark chocolate.

WHAT'S GOING ON AT SOUL THEATRE?

365 Days/365 Plays was a hit!

Singing, dancing, laughter and some serious anti-war sentiment were enveloped by the Images Against War exhibit on a rainy Saturday afternoon. Nearly forty people filled the small space within the Peace Museum to watch our production of eight new plays by Pulitzer prizewinner Suzan-Lori Parks. Earlier in the week, we performed the same show for an audience of about fifty high school students in the after-school art program at the Little Black Pearl Art & Design Center.

It was really exciting for us to do these plays in these particular places, and we extend a big "Thank You!" to both for their generosity and hospitality.A great outcome of this production is that we are now discussing future projects for each of these venues. An annual Peace-fest, perhaps? An introductory theatre workshop for the teenagers? We'll see...

These plays were a perfect example of what Soul Theatre is all about - bringing important issues to light in a way that is entertaining, but also leaves you with many thoughts and questions.

We're Reorganizing - And We Need YOU!

Last summer, Soul Theatre was created out of the desire to work on a show we wanted to with people we got along with. We've come a long way since then. In November, we sat down and had a lengthy discussion about what our goals were for the company, and how we should accomplish them. The outcome of that meeting was that we have a lot of work to do, and a lot of changes to make. Soon, you'll see a whole new company rise out of our initial chaotic roots. In the meantime, here's what we need from YOU:

• Board Members - We're looking for a few good people who are interested in getting more involved, are willing to volunteer some time, and will really help us set up our company for long-term success. We are especially interested in people who are:
  • Community Leaders, who will help us find producing partners and sponsors, such as business owners, foundation administrators, and grant program officers;
  • Business Professionals, who can help us organize the administrative and financial aspects of the company, such as lawyers, accountants, marketing/PR specialists, and business owners; and/or
  • People with Connections, who can talk up our company to friends and colleagues that are looking for a good place to make tax-deductible charitable gifts.
    
• Volunteers to help us plan an awesome launch party and fundraiser for our 2007-2008 season!


• Generous People with Money to Burn to help us kick-start our company (it's tax deductible!)


• Generous People with Stuff to Unload - your trash might just be our treasure.

If you're one of these folks, please email us today and tell us how you want to be involved!

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