Lineup Announced For The #SafeSpace GET OUT The VOTE Show
Random Acts has announced several additional artists joining comedian Malic White at The #SafeSpace GET OUT the VOTE Show! on Sunday, August 26 aat 6pm. The fundraiser, which will be held at Mrs. Murphy and Son's Irish Bistro (3905 N. Lincoln) is Pay-What-You-Can, with proceeds benefitting Chicago Abortion Fund.
The evening will feature drag by Angelica Grace, stand-up by Whitney Chitwood and Rebecca Fass, music by Michael Brown, Emma Grace and Yasir Muhammad, and spoken-word from Kenny Coleman, Mckenzie Graham Howard, Via Hamen, Rae Hamilton-Vargo and Kirsten Yvette. Pieces from the Protest Plays Project will also be performed.
Additionally, patrons will be able to register to vote at the event thanks to #SafeSpace's partnership with Rock the Vote.
ABOUT Malic White
Malic White is a Chicago-based writer and stand up comic who's been making weird art with the Neo-Futurists since 2012. Malic is a frequent contributor at the Paper Machete. One time they played a lion in a commercial. They're from Indiana, and that's why they turned out like this.
ABOUT #SAFESPACE
Since March 2018, #SafeSpace has featured the work of 52 artists while raising funds for Planned Parenthood, Trans Lifeline, The Night Ministry, Project Fierce Chicago, and RAICES.
ABOUT CHICAGO ABORTION FUND
For over 30 years, Chicago Abortion Fund (CAF) has provided financial support to people needing assistance paying for an abortion. We boldly affirm a person's right to choose whether to parent or not and that right should not be determined because of age, race, marital status - and most importantly, economic status. We support reproductive justice.
ABOUT RANDOM ACTS
Random Acts is dedicated to presenting unpredictable and diverse genres of theatre. we strive to create approachable art with no expectations. Since March 2015, Random Acts has presented 11 productions (including four world premieres, one US premiere and one Chicago premiere) through which the company featured the work of 101 actors, 13 writers, 7 directors and 17 designers while performing at 9 venues including 4 theatres, 2 bars, an empty storefront, a cafe, and a gymnasium. Artistic associates include Bridget Adams-King, Alexandra Alontaga, Ali Bailey, Lucy Chmielewski, Colleen DeRosa, Mariah Furlow, Rasell Holt, Ben. F. Locke, Ayssette Muñoz, Tommy Rivera-Vega, Bryan Renaud, Becca Russo, Nora Lise Ulrey, and Shannon Leigh Webber. More information: www.RandomActsChicago.com
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