As a result of consistent and compelling lobbying by the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus, Governor J.B. Pritzker has the history-making task of signing a criminal justice reform bill into law that, among many changes, will: Eliminate the cash bail system statewide Mandate accurate reporting and accountability for all deaths in custody Require police officers to intervene when […]
The 2020 Presidential Election is the opportunity for the young people we work with to gain another critical life skill – participating in our democracy. The Storycatchers Changing Voices ensemble is gearing up to be the newest generation of voters. Voting for the first time can be daunting, so this year we’re taking the lead […]
We all felt the pain when through the window of our media, we watched a white policeman push his knee into George Floyd’s neck, for an eternity. And we realized we were witnessing a murder by the police. Again. I can’t breathe. The world held its breath with him and then started marching, city by […]
When COVID-19 responses started closing facilities in mid-March, Storycatchers Theatre staff made the decision to shift all programming to virtual meetings and performances. This pivot came on the heels of preparation for the final performance of the musical I AM NOT YOUR HOMIE at the Illinois Youth Center – Chicago. On July 17th, we will launch the soundtrack for this show on IG […]
This time period is often described as unprecedented, uncertain, the new normal. Many have adapted to the current circumstances – social distancing, wearing masks to grocery shop, and finding a fine balance between keeping up with current events and keeping up with self-care. Optimistically, there has been more connection in creative ways and more reflection […]
