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The New Wirtz Center Center presents boundary-pushing shows about a violent history

The Virginia Wadsworth Wirtz Center for Performing and Media Arts in Chicago hosted two new and innovative productions exploring little-known truths about the history of slavery. Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson’s “Mexodus” was staged in late April, and the Ars Nova Production of “Underground Railroad Game” will be presented May 18 to May 20. … The New Wirtz Center Center presents boundary-pushing shows about a violent history Read More »

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