Masculine Tenderosity

Masculine Tendersity is a deconstruction of gender from a trans lens, showcasing acts of tender love and care through dance, theatre, and more! In this new work you'll see explorations of masculine culture in football, binge drinking, the line between wanting to kiss your best friend and fight, brother to brother rivalry, and deadly competition.

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Featuring Choreography and original performances from:

Dawn Heilung (they, any)

Ryan Eykholt (they)

Haven Crawley (they)

Rodney! (they)

René (they, he)

Paxton Ahmiri Deahl (he, they)

& Stage Managed by Kyle Sullivan (they, any)

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Venue:

This show is hosted at the United Church of Rogers Park on the third floor of the building wheel chair accessible building. There is an elevator with a door measuring 2.5' across. The elevator dimensions are 4' X 4.5'. The space is non Air conditioned but fans will be provided for all audience members. Major appreciation the UCRP community and Anna for connecting us to the space!

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Sliding Scale Tickets:

Our tickets are sliding scale for accessibility. If you are unable to pay the base price, we offer subsidized ticket price for low-income individuals and members of the BIPOC or TGNC community. All the money from ticket sales go back to fund the artists and their work! If you can pay for ticket please do.

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Covid Precautions:

Performers test before the show and will be unmasked. Masks will be provided for all audience members at the door!

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Runtime:

The show will run 1 hour with no intermission. Seating is general admission, first come first served.

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Institutional Support:

This show was created with support from New Dances New Horizons, Chicago Dancemaker's Forum, the Chicago Physical Theatre Fest, the Trans Movement Festival, Queer Dance Freakout, and Perceptual Motion Dance.

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Content Advisory:

Masculine Tenderosity is recommended for ages 16 and up. This performance will include the following sensitive material:

• Partial nudity down to undergarments and showing of nipple coverings and fake nipples 

• Displays of sensuality 

• Use of profane language (by dancers and in music)

• Queer & trans related slurs 

• Simulated violence, such as stabbing, grappling, punching, and hitting 

• Sensory experiences: shouting, screams, loud music, darkness, dancers dancing within three feet of the front row, & audience participation only with explicit consent.

• Flashing lights for short moments

The company encourages all audience members to take care of themselves however they may need to during the show–including exiting the space, saying no to participating in interactive numbers, getting up to stretch or use the restroom, etc.