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Forte Chicago exists to push the boundaries of operatic entertainment and unleash the power of the female voice. www.fortechicago.com
Improvisation, opera, and sketch comedy intersect at Forte Chicago. This troupe of directors, puppeteers, designers, and classically-trained musicians explores the place of the modern female in the world of classical music and seeks to give the trained artist new freedoms within old forms. Our mission is to devise and create new work, support and perform existing material by female composers, and
17/08/2025
Thanks so much for having us for Communion ⛵️💃🎶 It feels good to be back
15/08/2025
The divas are BACK and we’re performing at the August 2025 COMMUNION Show at
Communion is a circus open stage show - open to students and professionals alike! Communion is run by the students of the Aloft’s Professional Training Program. 100% of ticket proceeds go towards tuition assistance. You may select which amount you’d like to donate as your ticket in - support Aloft students & see some opera improv & amazing circus acts Saturday, 8/16 at 8:30pm!
26/02/2023
Look who is back (sort of)! Forte Chicago goes to church (sort of)! We had so much fun getting together to sing some music for the play THE CHRISTIANS. A big-little play about faith in America—and the trouble with changing your mind.
This show will run though March 10th in Lake Forest, IL and you should definitely check it out if you can!
https://citadeltheatre.easy-ware-ticketing.com/eventsByProduction/A000000159
16/10/2022
We know her as Miss Andrie, others call her Heidi, either way she’s one incredible human! Our music director for such hits as Forte’s Big Entrance and The LaLaLady Show has been doing some pretty amazing things lately and tonight a few of us got to witness her magic as music director for the production of To say we were proud of this amazingly talented person would be a major understatement! What an incredible show and we know a big part that was thanks to and her skills. Brava Miss Andrie!! The divas are so proud!!!
Who’s ready to save opera?!
We’re done with racism, sexism, and fatphobia. Change is good.
These rad & local folks are already making a difference:
J’nai Bridges - Ryan Opera Center Alum
Alexis Enyart- Orchestra & opera conductor
Adrian Dunn -
Do you know more folks who are changing opera as we know it? Please tag them in the comments!
Finale from The La La Lady Show, November 2017
Happy Bastille (and National N**e) Day!
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Living in a patriarchy during a global pandemic is especially hard for those who are stuck at home right now with their abusers. For those who need it, here’s some advice from Battered Women’s Support Services:
“While people are encouraged to stay at home, you may feel isolated from your friends and family. Even if you are isolated, try to maintain social connections online or over the phone, if it is safe to do so, and try to stick to your daily routines as much as possible. If you need to plan around leaving, call our crisis line (604-687-1867) during a safe time, text 604-652-1867, or send us an email at [email protected] “
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Some Chicago resources:
Connections for Abused Women and their Children: 773-278-4566
Between Friends: 800-603-4357
Center on Halsted LGBTQ Violence Resource Line: 773-871-2273
For more Chicago-specific domestic violence and mental health resources, check out these websites:
http://www.nationalcenterdvtraumamh.org/resources/chicago-and-illinois-domestic-violence-agencies-and-organizations/
https://the-network.org/get-help/
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For some other patriarchy smashing resources, check out this great list from the Stanford Women’s Community Center:
https://wcc.stanford.edu/resources/feminist-websites-blogs-and-resources
Happy Bastille (and National N**e) Day!
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Living in a patriarchy during a global pandemic is especially hard for those who are stuck at home right now with their abusers. For those who need it, here’s some advice from Battered Women’s Support Services:
“While people are encouraged to stay at home, you may feel isolated from your friends and family. Even if you are isolated, try to maintain social connections online or over the phone, if it is safe to do so, and try to stick to your daily routines as much as possible. If you need to plan around leaving, call our crisis line (604-687-1867) during a safe time, text 604-652-1867, or send us an email at [email protected] “
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Some Chicago resources:
Connections for Abused Women and their Children: 773-278-4566
Between Friends: 800-603-4357
Center on Halsted LGBTQ Violence Resource Line: 773-871-2273
For more Chicago-specific domestic violence and mental health resources, check out these websites:
http://www.nationalcenterdvtraumamh.org/resources/chicago-and-illinois-domestic-violence-agencies-and-organizations/
https://the-network.org/get-help/
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For some other patriarchy smashing resources, check out this great list from the Stanford Women’s Community Center:
https://wcc.stanford.edu/resources/feminist-websites-blogs-and-resources
Stop calling the police.
Divest from the Police and invest in your community.
www.formyblock.org is a great place to start.
Check your impulse to call the police on someone you believe looks or is acting “suspicious.” Is their race, gender, ethnicity, class, or housing situation influencing your choice? Such calls can be death sentences for many people.
Who to call instead of the police:
Illinois Helpline for Substance Abuse - 833-2FINDHELP
Illinois Domestic Violence - 1-877-863-6339
Illinois Hate Crimes - 312-744-4874
Illinois Poison Control - 1-800-222-1222
Chicago Youth Services - 847-353-1500
Chicago Housing Authority - 312-935-2600
Chicago Crisis Intervention - 847-697-2380
Trevor Project LGBTQA+ Crisis Hotline - 1-866-488-7386
Who to call instead of the police:
Illinois Helpline for Substance Abuse - 833-2FINDHELP
Illinois Domestic Violence - 1-877-863-6339
Illinois Hate Crimes - 312-744-4874
Illinois Poison Control - 1-800-222-1222
Chicago Youth Services - 847-353-1500
Chicago Housing Authority - 312-935-2600
Chicago Crisis Intervention - 847-697-2380
Trevor Project LGBTQA+ Crisis Hotline - 1-866-488-7386
02/06/2020
take time today to listen to black voices. ✊🏾✊🏼✊🏽✊🏻✊🏿
02/06/2020
Forte Chicago stands in solidarity with the protesters - more than property and material things.
Read books by black authors, support black owned businesses, do the work.
March and volunteer, if you are able. Here are some places you can donate:
MY BLOCK MY HOOD MY CITY: https://www.formyblock.org
George Floyd’s Memorial: https://www.gofundme.com/f/georgefloyd
Minnesota Freedom Fund: https://minnesotafreedomfund.org
Chicago Community Bond Fund: https://chicagobond.org/the-revolving-fund