- WAR GARDEN -       



Opens June 13th

War Garden is an ensemble theater project exploring the history of patriotic agriculture in Chicago. The institution of “war gardening” began in World War One, when communities planted vegetable crops for canning to supplement the rations of American troops overseas. War Garden explores the function of gardening in wartime through the story of Captain Streeter, a legendary vagabond, and a Ladies' Auxiliary in a battle over Chicago's open spaces. The piece, which will be created with an ensemble of performers, will feature marching music, elaborate objects, songs and beautiful imagery. It is a poetic interpretation of a moment in Chicago history, and one that will entertain, spark discussion, and activate the public gardens of our city. Produced in several community gardens in different parts of the city, reflecting different classes and demographics, the piece will serve as an opportunity to reflect on history and public spaces in community, as well as provide entertainment to diverse audiences. War Garden seeks to celebrate the institution of the community garden by presenting, through performance, a cathartic experience of civic engagement with questions of patriotism, war, territory and community values. The piece also hopes to provide an opportunity to mark the community garden on the city’s map as a public place for artistic and civic dialogue.



Walkabout Theater

and

Neighborspace

presents

WAR GARDEN

Created and directed by

Seth Bockley

Co-created and written by

Dawn Herrera Terry

with the Ladies’ Auxiliary:

Cynthia Castiglione
Andrea Gilkey
Angeline Gragasin
Liz Silva
Emma Stant

at

June 13-July 27

Opening June 13th at 6:00pm
$10 suggested donation

War Garden
Summer 2008 Community Garden Tour:

June 13-15
Growing Power Garden
Grant Park
6pm

June 22
Hoxie Prairie Garden
106th St. and Hoxie Ave.
5pm

June 29
Ginkgo Organic Garden
4055 N. Kenmore Avenue
5pm

July 6
African Heritage Garden
3546 West 12th Place
5pm

July 13
El Coqui Garden
2600 W Crystal Ave.
5pm

July 19-20
Garfield Park Conservatory
300 N Central Park Ave.
5pm

July 25-27
Growing Power Garden
Grant Park
6pm

Tickets $10

FOR TICKETS AND INFORMATION CALL

773-527-0341