Join Definition Theatre and BLK Chicago for a rich evening where culture, creativity, and community take center stage. We’re celebrating at Definition's new theatre in Hyde Park for a special night of connection and conversation at a special performance of Black Bone by Tina Fakhrid-Deen.
Vibe with the community, support Black art, and tap into the dynamic energy of the city’s Southside. Whether you’re new to the neighborhood or a longtime local, this mixer is your gateway to fresh connections, meaningful storytelling, and a night to feed the soul. Come through, get inspired, and be part of the movement to uplift and celebrate the Black Chicago experience—on stage and off.
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ONSTAGE MAY 30 - JUNE 29
Black Bone
by Tina Fakhrid-Deen
directed by Carla Stillwell
A winner of Amplify Series Two, Black Bone is a sharp satirical fantasy that blurs the line between game show theatrics and real life. The play follows a group of Black academics at a predominantly white institution (PWI) who discover that one among them is "passing" as Black. Chaos quickly unfolds—mutiny erupts, panic spreads, and the consequences turn deadly. In a desperate bid for survival, we are posed with the question of how is Blackness defined or performed—and who gets to decide who’s in and who's out?