Definition Theatre: "keerah" by Netta Walker

An intense summer romance—until immigration and unspoken truths tear it apart.

An Amplify World Premiere

keerah

by Netta Walker
directed by MacKenzie Chinn

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May 29 – June 28, 2026

at Definition Theatre, 1160 E 55th. St

Learn more: https://www.definitiontheatre.org/shows/keerah

Online ticket sales end one hour before each performance. Remaining tickets will be available for purchase at the door until showtime.

About keerah

Two aspiring young writers meet in a Chicago neighborhood on the cusp of gentrification. Ciara, a Black American poet, and Cormac, an Irish writer on a J1 visa. They connect over their shared love of language, literature, and the art of cruelty. What begins as fun flirtation transforms into an intense summer romance—until immigration, bad decisions, and unspoken truths tear them apart.

About Definition Theatre

We celebrate stories created with, inspired by, and intended for people and communities of color. Through the act of making, Definition expands perspectives, stewards resources, and bridges the possibility found at the intersection of art, innovation, and education.

We are a cultural hub that amplifies and archives BIPOC voices, visions, and stories as catalysts for social justice, racial healing, and conversations that explore the challenges and joys of our everyday lives. Discover the ways in which our vision directly impacts our work.