Forte Chicago
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Improvisation, opera, and sketch comedy intersect at Forte Chicago. This troupe of directors, puppeteers, designers, and classically-trained musicians explores the place of the modern female in the world of classical music and seeks to give the trained artist new freedoms within old forms. Our mission is to devise and create new work, support and perform existing material by female composers, and
17/08/2025
Thanks so much for having us for Communion ⛵️💃🎶 It feels good to be back
16/10/2022
We know her as Miss Andrie, others call her Heidi, either way she’s one incredible human! Our music director for such hits as Forte’s Big Entrance and The LaLaLady Show has been doing some pretty amazing things lately and tonight a few of us got to witness her magic as music director for the production of To say we were proud of this amazingly talented person would be a major understatement! What an incredible show and we know a big part that was thanks to and her skills. Brava Miss Andrie!! The divas are so proud!!!
Happy Bastille (and National N**e) Day!
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Living in a patriarchy during a global pandemic is especially hard for those who are stuck at home right now with their abusers. For those who need it, here’s some advice from Battered Women’s Support Services:
“While people are encouraged to stay at home, you may feel isolated from your friends and family. Even if you are isolated, try to maintain social connections online or over the phone, if it is safe to do so, and try to stick to your daily routines as much as possible. If you need to plan around leaving, call our crisis line (604-687-1867) during a safe time, text 604-652-1867, or send us an email at [email protected] “
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Some Chicago resources:
Connections for Abused Women and their Children: 773-278-4566
Between Friends: 800-603-4357
Center on Halsted LGBTQ Violence Resource Line: 773-871-2273
For more Chicago-specific domestic violence and mental health resources, check out these websites:
http://www.nationalcenterdvtraumamh.org/resources/chicago-and-illinois-domestic-violence-agencies-and-organizations/
https://the-network.org/get-help/
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For some other patriarchy smashing resources, check out this great list from the Stanford Women’s Community Center:
https://wcc.stanford.edu/resources/feminist-websites-blogs-and-resources
02/06/2020
take time today to listen to black voices. ✊🏾✊🏼✊🏽✊🏻✊🏿
