Dearest Friends and Supporters of CDE,

Happy New Year! With the Holidays past, the New Year rolled in and the month of January vanished, we're feeling more energize d than ever! At CDE, we're  setting new goals and keeping track of old to continue to bring you our best season (so far)!  Here's how we're doing on stage and in the classroom to create

Performance With A Purpose:

Our 15th season, dedicat ed to the woman's voice, continues with performances around the corner. Bindis and Bruises and Encuentros opens March 4, meaning only 6-short weeks away! Under the co-direction of Ellyzabeth Adler and Priya Narayan, the Bindis and Bruises casts works tirelessly to tell the stories of survivors from dating, domestic and sexual violence.  Dr. Sita, played by Narayan, guides the survivors away from their shame and silence towards an empowered future. Through dance and theatre, we find strength, hope and an unified voice. In describing the bindi, Narayan defines her relationship with it, stating:

 for Encuentros, were inspired by the work of sociologist, Eric Fromm, to better understand Diaz-Brown's curiosities of how loving relationships can act as seeds to healthy societies. In his book, The Art of Loving , Fromm states, "In love, the paradox occurs that two beings become one and yet remain two. Unless we accomplish this within the relationship, we are lost to each other." A segment of Encuentros originally presented in March 2015 at our Full Circle Festival. "Love is an art form requiring practice," says Diaz-Brown.   
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The Kids Project at The Children's School, Oak Park

In-School Theatre Program at Prescott Elementary

After School Art at Pritzker

That's all for now folks! Thanks for reading and as always, your continued support!

Best,

Sara Maslanka

Artistic Director