Thursday, August 2, 2012

"BLANK" Comes to Chicago

BLANK COMES TO CHICAGO! ONE NIGHT ONLY

"A powerful solo show...deeply moving..."- LA WEEKLY

"Blank is a moving exploration of identity " - Backstage

“Packed to the brim with material, BLANK is a powerful piece.”
–Show Business Weekly
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WHAT:

Nationally Acclaimed Solo Play BLANK

Supports Adoptee Rights Coalition Art & Politics Meet to Tackle Tough Truths of Adoption and Identity.

Brian Stanton, "Blank held this reviewer enthralled, amused, and emotionally touched from start to finish.” –StageSceneLA

WHO:

BLANK Productions is proud to present Playwright/Actor Brian Stanton’s award-winning, nationally acclaimed, original solo play BLANK, directed by McKerrin Kelly. Stanton plays 12 characters to share his true adoption story, the title referring to the name space on his Original Birth Certificate. Brian embarks on a mythical quest for identity only to learn he’s a product of rape.

BLANK had its World Premiere in Los Angeles, CA in April of 2010. Since then, BLANK has visited Off Broadway New York, San Francisco, Dallas, Kansas City, Orlando, San Diego and several other cities in Southern California garnering critical acclaim along the way including a “Best Solo Actor” award at the United Solo Theatre Festival in New York City and 2
StageSceneLA awards.

WHEN:

SUNDAY AUGUST 5th 7:30 pm, $20

Prop Theatre, 3502 N. Elston, Chicago, IL.

Event precedes the Adoptee Rights Coalition (ARC) demonstration at the National Conference ofState Legislators on Monday, August 6th outside the Convention Center downtown Chicago. ARC supports all legislation that will give all adopted adults unconditional restored access to their own birth certificates. Illinois is one of only six states in the United States that allows this access.

TICKETS & INFORMATION:

Stanton will donate half of proceeds to the Adoptee Rights Coalition who is hosting its own protest event the following day.

PURCHASE TICKETS

SUNDAY AUGUST 5th 7:30 pm, $20
For further information on BLANK, please visit http://www.blankbybrianstanton.com

"What (Stanton) does is give us a glimpse of the unique journey the adopted person takes to understand and appreciate their personal history. A play that betters our understanding of that journey is an important one. For fifteen years I have lived and loved someone who was adopted. And I’m grateful to Mr. Stanton for helping me appreciate my partner’s journey even more." –NYTheatre.com

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UPCOMING EVENTS AT WILLOW CREEK

Select Thursdays & Saturdays, May 10-June 7, 2018, 7pm - 9pm DCFS PRIDE training. This is a required training to become licensed as foster parents in the state of IL. Please note, you must be referred by a foster care agency to participate in the class. For more information contact fostercare@willowcreek.org.

Saturday, June 9, 2018, 4pm - 8pm Adoption Community Picnic. Butterfield Park, Elmhurst. Join us for an evening of connection with other adoptive families! A photographer will be taking free family photos. Bring a side dish or dessert to share. RSVP at adoption@willowcreek.org .

Thursdays, July 19-Oct 25, 2018 DCFS PRIDE training. This is a required training to become licensed as foster parents in the state of IL. Please note, you must be referred by a foster care agency to participate in the class. For more information contact fostercare@willowcreek.org.

Saturday, September 15, 2018, 8:30am-5:00pm DCFS Educational Advocacy training. Please note, you must be referred by a foster care agency to participate in the class. For more information contact fostercare@willowcreek.org.

ON-GOING GROUPS

Waiting Families Group: Families in the process of adopting meet every 3rd Sunday of the month after the 11:15 service (about 12:30) in the Link, (the breezeway connecting the atrium to the Care Center) for connection, support, & encouragement. For more information contact Angela Osgood at 773-430-5304.

First Mom Group: Women who have placed a child for adoption are invited to meet together for community, encouragement, support, & healing. no matter where you are on your journey. The group meets on Wednesday nights from 7:30-8:45. For more information contact Jan Collins (a fellow birthmother) at 773-983-3773.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Adoption Church Co-Coordinator: Help coordinate the adoption activities associated with the Adoption Ministry at Willow Creek/So. Barrington campus. Interview process required. Call Dina 708-363-2599.

Foster Care Church Coordinator: Coordinate the foster care activities associated with the Foster Care Ministry at Willow Creek/So. Barrington campus. . Interview process required. See Dina 708-363-2599.

Family Friend (Safe Families): Provide parent or child mentoring, babysitting, transportation, or other supportive services to families. Background check required.

Resource Friend (Safe Families): Provide assistance to host families by offering good & services or professional skills to serve children who are placed in Safe Families.

Prayer Team: Provide ongoing prayer support for family and ministry needs.

Thursday, August 2, 2012