International Voices Project
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IVP brings global voices to Chicago stages through commissions, translations and production.
We collaborate with consulates, cultural partners, universities, and national and international theatres to promote global playwrights at the national level. Celebrate the voices of international playwrights with premiere concert-style readings of selected plays performed by professional casts. After each reading, there will be a post-performance discussion with the cast and audience, followed by a reception hosted by the consulates.
09/21/2026
In It for the Dough opens tomorrow night, September 22, as we kick off Season 16 with a crowd-pleasing comedy from Spain!
🎟️ FREE tickets at ivpchicago.org include a reception with the artists following the reading.
📅 September 22, 2026 | 6:00 PM
📍 Instituto Cervantes Chicago
31 W Ohio Street
Chicago, IL 60654
IN IT FOR THE DOUGH | Spain 🇪🇸
Playwrights: Cristina Clemente & Marc Angelet
Translator: Steven Capsuto
Director: Kyle M. Stafford
In Partnership with The Theatre School at DePaul University (The Theatre School at DePaul University)
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International Voices Project
ivpchicago.org
Tell the story, change the world!
In collaboration with Instituto Cervantes Chicago (Instituto Cervantes Chicago)
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09/20/2026
Meet Jay Españo, director of Hide and Seek! ✨
Born in Manila, Jay Españo is a multi-hyphenate artist whose work spans acting, directing, writing, teaching, and film. Now based in Illinois, he serves as Artistic Director of PrideArts, where he is dedicated to bringing more q***r voices and experiences to the stage.
We’re excited to have Jay directing Hide and Seek, our October 13 reading from Italy.
📅 October 13, 2026 | 6:00 PM
🎟️ Tickets FREEto reserve at ivpchicago.org | Reception with the artists following the reading
HIDE AND SEEK | Italy 🇮🇹
Playwright: Tobia Rossi
Translator: Carlotta Brentan
Director: Jay Españo
In partnership with In Scena! and PrideArts
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International Voices Project
ivpchicago.org
Tell the story, change the world!
In collaboration with Instituto Cervantes Chicago ()
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09/20/2026
THIS TUESDAY!!
Join us on September 22 for In It for the Dough, our Fall Season 16 opening reading from Spain. Tickets are free to reserve and include a reception following the reading.
Reserve your spot at ivpchicago.org!
IN IT FOR THE DOUGH | Spain 🇪🇸
Playwrights: Cristina Clemente & Marc Angelet
Translator: Steven Capsuto
Director: Kyle M. Stafford
In partnership with The Theatre School at DePaul University (The Theatre School at DePaul University)
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International Voices Project
ivpchicago.org
Tell the story, change the world!
In collaboration with Instituto Cervantes Chicago ()
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09/16/2026
Meet the director behind our third reading of Fall Season 16, First Lady!
Anna C. Bahow will direct our October 6 reading of this satirical Turkish work by Sedef Ecer, translated by Amelia Parenteau.
We’re excited to introduce you to the artists bringing each of this season’s international works to life. Stay tuned this week as we highlight the amazing creatives behind Season 16.
Tickets are FREE to reserve on our website, and all readings are followed by a reception with food and drinks for all!
First Lady | Turkey 🇹🇷
Playwright: Sedef Ecer
Translator: Amelia Parenteau
Director: Anna C. Bahow
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International Voices Project
ivpchicago.org
Tell the story, change the world!
In collaboration with Instituto Cervantes Chicago ()
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My Top 5 Horror Stories:
1. Not having reserved my ticket for In It For The Dough (SEP 22)
2. Not having reserved my ticket for The Earth’s Core (SEP 29)
3. Not having reserved my ticket for First Lady (OCT 6)
4. Not having reserved my ticket for Hide and Seek (OCT 13)
5. See 1-4....
Get your tickets now on the website, at the link in our bio, and the link on our story. In It For The Dough opens ONE WEEK FROM TODAY!!
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International Voices Project
ivpchicago.org
Tell the story, change the world!
In collaboration with Instituto Cervantes Chicago ()
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09/11/2026
Meet the director behind our second Fall Season 16 reading, The Earth's Core!
Kay Martinovich will direct our September 29 reading of this Danish drama by Simone Isabel Nørgaard, translated by Paul Russell Garrett.
We're excited to introduce you to the artists bringing each of this season's international works to life. Stay tuned over the next few days as we highlight the translator and playwright behind The Earth's Core!
📅 September 29, 2026 | 6:00 PM
Tickets are free to reserve on our website and all readings are followed by a reception with our team and artists!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/denmark-the-earths-core-tickets-1998019562296?aff=ebdsshcopyurl&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-source=cp&utm-term=listing
THE EARTH'S CORE | Denmark 🇩🇰
Playwright: Simone Isabel Nørgaard
Translator: Paul Russell Garrett
Director: Kay Martinovich
In Partnership with the Consulate General of Denmark in Chicago
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International Voices Project
ivpchicago.org
Tell the story, change the world!
In collaboration with Instituto Cervantes Chicago ()
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09/11/2026
Reserve your seats now for our readings on September 22, September 29, October 6, & October 13 at Instituto Cervantes Chicago!
https://www.ivpchicago.org/2026-fall
IN IT FOR THE DOUGH | Spain 🇪🇸
Playwrights: Cristina Clemente and Marc Angelet
Translator: Steven Capsuto
Director: Kyle M. Stafford
In partnership with The Theatre School at DePaul University
THE EARTH'S CORE | Denmark 🇩🇰
Playwright: Simone Isabel Nørgaard
Translator: Paul Russell Garrett
Director: Kay Martinovich
In partnership with Consulate General of Denmark in Chicago
FIRST LADY | Turkey 🇹🇷
Playwright: Sedef Ecer
Translator: Amelia Parenteau
Director: Anna C. Bahow
HIDE AND SEEK | Italy 🇮🇹
Playwright: Tobia Rossi
Translator: Carlotta Brentan
Director: Jay Españo
In partnership with In Scena! Italian Theater Festival NY and PrideArts
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International Voices Project
ivpchicago.org
Tell the story, change the world!
In collaboration with Instituto Cervantes Chicago ()
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09/11/2026
Meet the director behind our Fall Season 16 opening reading, In It for the Dough!
Kyle M. Stafford will direct our September 22 reading of this Spanish comedy by Cristina Clemente and Marc Angelet, translated by Steven Capsuto.
We’re excited to introduce you to the artists bringing each of this season’s international works to life. Stay tuned over the next few days as we highlight the translator and playwright behind, In It for the Dough!
📅 September 22, 2026 | 6:00 PM
Tickets are free to reserve on our website and all readings are followed by a reception with our team and artists!
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spain-in-it-for-the-dough-tickets-1998018897307?aff=ebdsshcopyurl&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-source=cp&utm-term=listing
In It for the Dough | Spain 🇪🇸
Playwrights: Cristina Clemente & Marc Angelet
Translator: Steven Capsuto
Director: Kyle M. Stafford
In Partnership with The Theatre School at DePaul University
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International Voices Project
ivpchicago.org
Tell the story, change the world!
In collaboration with Instituto Cervantes Chicago (Instituto Cervantes Chicago)
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Watch and find our very own Patrizia Acerra representing IVP, Chicago, Theatre and the US!
08/27/2026
The second half of Season 16 is here! 🌍🎭 This fall, join us as IVP returns with four new readings and incredible collaborations with The Theatre School at DePaul University, Consulate General of Denmark in Chicago, and IN SCENA Italian Theater Festival NY.
📅 September 22, September 29, October 6, & October 13
📍 Instituto Cervantes Chicago
🎟️ Free tickets + reception to follow
Explore the full Fall 2026 season and reserve your seats here: https://www.ivpchicago.org/2026-fall
We can’t wait to welcome you back for Season 16!
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International Voices Project
ivpchicago.org
Tell the story, change the world!
In collaboration with Instituto Cervantes Chicago (Instituto Cervantes Chicago)
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