Join us for a special Pride Night at Definition—rooted in community, creativity, and connection. Enjoy a special performance of Black Bone by Tina Fakhrid-Deen, a powerful story exploring identity and the compounding stories that shape our perspectives. Meet fellow queer neighbors, experience bold Black storytelling, and be part of the vibrant arts scene that’s thriving on Chicago’s Southside. Following the performance, stay for a complimentary reception featuring desserts and drinks as we toast to the end of Pride month.
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Photo by Joe Mazza, Brave Lux.
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?