A Poignant Story of a Public School in a Throw-Away Society Debuts in
Maywood Echo Theater Collective kicks off its third season with Exit
Strategy by Chicago playwright Ike Holter The building might look
condemned and the resources are beyond scarce, but when Tumbldn High
School is slated for closure, the teachers, students and community
decide they'll stop at nothing to save the school. Despite its
appearance, Tumbldn is an essential asset in the community. Directed
by Kamau Maui Jones, Exit Strategy tells the story of this
gruff-yet-beloved place, where teachers bring their own mousetraps and
ration toilet paper by the square. Most importantly, they show up
every day, which means everything to these students. When the school
closing is announced, the teachers, students and community are
overcome with a sense of desperation and dedication. Vice Principal
Ricky, who doesn't usually get involved, feels compelled to come up
with a plan to save the school. Whether or not he knows what he's
doing with this plan remains to be seen. Funny, wise and bittersweet,
Exit Strategy is a story of survival in the tumultuous era of
school-closings. Built around the show will be a robust programming to
encourage community action, including post-show panels on education,
workshops, and more ABOUT ECHO THEATER COLLECTIVE Founded and
incorporated in 2017, the mission of Echo Theater Collective (Echo) is
to embody inclusion, transformation, and creation through the
performing arts. Echo strives to redefine community theater by
choosing works that amplify the voices of those in our communities who
need it the most. Echo is an artistic initiative designed, with
community input, to promote unity and cultural understanding using
theater and music. Echo is based in the Oak Park/Forest Park area and
includes strong ties to Austin, Berwyn and Maywood. Show Info: WHAT:
Ike Holters Exit Strategy WHEN: April 10th-12th @ 8pm, 17th-18th @
8pm, 19th @ 2pm WHERE: Maywood Park District, 921 S. 9th Ave.,
Maywood, IL 60153 Cost: $20 About ETCs Second Season, Connections
Connection is an integral part of our shared human experience. From
finding your tribe to discovering love, shared experiences and
identities, Connections are how we are seen and heard and part of our
coexistence on Earth. "Connections" get to the core of what it means
to #echolove.
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