Definition Theatre opens its 10th-anniversary season with the Chicago premiere of WHITE, written by ensemble member James Ijames and directed by Ericka Ratcliff.
Produced in partnership with Steppenwolf Theatre Company's LookOut Series, WHITE will run in Steppenwolf's 1700 Theater, 1700 N. Halsted St., on March 10-April 10.
In the 90-minute production, Gus is a painter expecting his big break with a prestigious contemporary art museum in 'The New America' exhibition. When he's told by the museum's new curator that "white dudes" aren't a part of New America, he enlists the help of Vanessa, a black actress, and together they create Balkonae Townsend, a bold, young radical artist to serve as the face of his work. But when things start to spiral out of control, Gus is left to deal with the mess he created and Vanessa must come to terms with her own agency as an artist. WHITE explores white privilege, racial politics, and the fine line between appropriation and opportunity.
WHITE's cast includes ensemble member Carley Cornelius along with Jonathan Allsop, Kierra Bunch and Niko Kourtis.
Tickets are $20-$40 each; visit steppenwolf.org and stop by in person at Steppenwolf Theatre.