MISSION:
New Work / New Ways
Walkabout Theater is dedicated to the production and creation of original work and arresting theatrical events. As a theater company, we challenge the theatrical form, the architecture in which theater is created, and the capacity to tell a story. Through this exploration, we seek to engage the audience in new ways that are unusual, innovative and that deepen the connection between the artist and the community.
Anti-Racism and Inclusion Plan
At Walkabout, we believe storytelling is a powerful tool for connection, and we are committed to producing work that reflects a broad spectrum of voices, experiences, and perspectives.
To address this statement with integrity and action, we directly weave this effort into our artistic mission. We create all new works for the built environment. We often craft work that can perform not just in the Northside of Chicago, but also in the West and South sides. Within this flexibility, we are able to sensitively alter our content when called for in various neighborhoods to better reflect the here and now. We create roles for diverse artists that then perform ALL OVER Chicago.
Our model is diverse stories for diverse neighborhoods.
Our Anti Racist Statement is in alignment with the accountability efforts led by We See You White American Theatre.
A key commitment in 2027 and beyond will be our efforts to diversify our company and board and we will hold ourselves accountable thru reflection, dialogue, and continuous learning that will be published at the conclusion of the year.