At Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble, we are dedicated to creating performance with a purpose. What does this mean? We create socially-conscious art to inspire change within the community. As an Ensemble, we utilize diverse casting to collaboratively to present thought-provoking performances to reach a wide-range of audiences. Art has the ability to change the world; one person, one story at a time.

We are pleased to present,

A Piece of My Heart, which closes our 15th Season dedicated to the Woman's Voice. Since the premiere of

Unraveling Bill and Unraveling Veterans, we have become passionate about continuing to share the stories of Veterans, their families and the struggles resulting from war. With

A Piece of My Heart opening Friday, we are pleased to share the woman's side of serving during war. There's much to be heard from her experience.

A Piece of My Heart reveals powerful accounts of 6 women before, during and after the Vietnam War. Become fully-immersed in this very intimate sharing of experiences to uncover the contemporary parallels found in each. Called "the most enduring play about Vietnam in the Nation," by the Vietnam Veterans Association,

A Piece of My Heart has been produced over 2,000 times worldwide! Ensemble Fellow,

Victoria Alvarez-Chacon presents a show that reflects the playwright, Shirley Lauro's intentions, as well as the multiple dispensary nature that defines CDE's work. All 5 senses will be triggered during this show! 

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