Set against the backdrop of the 1969 Stonewall riots, the play captures the emotional weight of personal testimonies through the repeated phrase "I was there." This creates a sense of reverence while highlighting the ambiguity surrounding the events that unfolded. The characters navigate their experiences, emphasizing the complexities and varying accounts of this pivotal moment in LGBTQ+ history, inviting reflection on the nature of memory and truth.
Avenging Chicagoans form a league for justice in Ike Holter's superhero- inspired play, Prowess. In this heartfelt yet fantastical homage to Chicago, award-winning playwright Ike Holter introduces us to a quartet of average citizens who have been the victims of violence and felt powerless because of it.
The play showcases Ike Holter's sharp wit and unique storytelling, blending humor with poignant themes. As a celebrated emerging playwright, Holter explores contemporary issues through engaging characters and clever dialogue, making for a thought-provoking and entertaining experience. The work reflects his talent and recognition in the dramatic arts, promising a fresh perspective on comedy.
Righteously angry, riotously funny, and wise to the tensions between abstract policy and lived experience, Ike Holter's play Exit Strategy centres on vivid, unforgettable characters struggling to maintain faith in a vocation that is being determinedly undermined.