Pipeline: An Evening with Chicago Books to Women in Prison
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“Pipeline confirms Dominique Morisseau’s reputation as a playwright of piercing eloquence.”
—The New York Times
★★★ “Powerful… bristles with zest and indignant life.”
—Chicago Tribune
★★★ “Absolutely deserves to be seen.”
—Chicago Sun-Times
Nya, an inner-city public high school teacher, is committed to her students but desperate to give her only son, Omari, opportunities her students will never have. When a controversial incident at his private school threatens to get him expelled, Nya must confront his rage and her own choices as a parent. But will she be able to reach him before a world beyond her control pulls him away? Pipeline brings to light a powerful and important conversation about parenthood, the state of our public school system, and the prison pipeline that claims so many of our inner city youth.
In addition to the play (90 minutes, no intermission):
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Join us at 6:30 PM for a wine-and-cheese reception.
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Then enjoy the 7:30 PM performance of Pipeline.
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After the show (9 PM), stay for a conversation led by volunteers of Chicago Books to Women in Prison. Reflect on what you’ve seen, learn about the greater context, and share your response.
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BONUS: Included in your ticket, you will take home a copy of Bound Struggles, our collection of writing and art by women in prison.
Also support our book drive at Victory Gardens Theater. Feel free to bring new or gently used educational books—paperbacks only, please—especially dictionaries of all kinds, craft books, books on learning a foreign language or trade skills, or guides to starting and running a small business.
