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Missing pieces of summer. Feeling nostalgic already for warmth and friends.
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Many a beach day!
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Fourth of July on Dustin’s Roof and ice cream in oak park
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Femmes and thems ride to west town bikes.
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7/11 run in the middle of a bonfire because my neighbor was being rude. Bonus points, Neil playing the Hannah Montana guitar.
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Jessie’s first time at second story bar with me and Neil!
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Helping moon move featuring kitty.
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Shenanigans from Ray and Virginia’s bachelorette party! And I officiated their wedding! So much joy and love.
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Kyle’s panniers falling off during the southside CTA ride.
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Jumping in the lake for post wedding fun! And a big pic of all the QDF alumni and company members.

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So thankful to @izzyxwolf for capturing such gorgeous moments during the @queerdancefreakout summer show! I really loved what this show represented as a display of queer history, culture, and celebration 💕

#queerdance #queerjoy #queerdancefreakout

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Summer roll

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life’s been so busy and my heart has been so full and a large part of that is the culmination of @iam.danceplay ‘s first full length presentation!! 💛 i’m so proud of this show and the entire TEAM that made it all possible. yesterday was the 38th anniversary of my uncle billy’s passing and to see my mom and nana who knew him and were moved by my interpretation and storytelling was just the cherry on top of many years of work. this has been a huge milestone for me as a working artist and damn it i’m still beaming!!! you haven’t seen the last of us

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World premiere FRIDAY at @danztheatre ❤️‍🔥 A dance-theatre story showcasing the power of building community, I AM brings people together. I AM explores how transgender people see the world and how the world sees us, starring friendly characters and honoring the lives of our trans elders. This narrative-driven experimental movement production follows Billy, a trans lawyer aiding his clients and friends as their guiding light in this dark world. I AM demonstrates that hardships are easier when faced together, and we recognize that anyone can have the light within. Life doesn’t always have to be serious, but we have to be serious about loving each other.
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STARRING
Jean Wildest (he/they) as Billy
Cris Moreno (they/them) as Quinn
Amara Rose (she/they) as August
Daegen Michelle (she/her) as Jean Schwartz
Amy Delgado-Swanson (she/they) as Esperanza
Audrey Hartnett (she/they) as Rose

& ENSEMBLE
A’Keisha Lee (she/her)
Rene (he/him)
Rodney! (they/them)
Virginia VanDerPost (they/them)

Created, Choreographed, and Produced by Reign Drop (they/he)
Directed, Sound Design, and Intimacy Coordination by Ray VanDerPost (they/them)
Written and Co-Produced by Moon Abbott (they/he)
Assistant Choreography by Rodney! (they/them)
Lighting Design and Stage Management by Robyn Graves (they/them)
Costuming by Audrey Hartnett (she/they)
Associate Produced by Moore Kelly (he/they)
Poster by Sydney Kamuda (they/them)

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a snapshot of many hours pouring into these characters and movements. premiering this weekend, @iam.danceplay’s first draft of the full-length show comes to life.

i wanna dedicate this show to my Uncle Billy. he has motivated me in this process and kept me going when things got hard.

all the work is worth it to see this community come together and support each other’s queer and trans selves. i feel like i’ve been really privileged over the past few years to build community with so many trans dancers. and while me and my friends are lucky, i know this isn’t the norm. and that’s why this is so special to me.

when you see this show, i hope you know you’re enough. you are trans enough. you are queer enough. you are talented enough. you are kind enough. you. are. enough. at least that what it’s taught me so far.

i would absolutely be honored if you supported this show by buying a ticket, making a donation, or sharing with a friend. paying trans people for their bad assery?!? ummmm, hell yeah! i can’t let this post go on without a major shoutout to THE TEAM ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥 thanks you guys. let’s do this shit.

get your tickets
⚡️ spetmeber 25th @ 7:30, 26th @ 3 + 7:30
⚡️ $25 (dm for a discount code)
⚡️ @danztheatre

supported by @chicagodcase , @loganuchicago , @thodosdancechicago , and our individual donors.

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I AM … loading …

get your tickets!!!!

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we CANNOT have rehearsal without snacks … or props … or fun drinks … or our amazing cast!!! come see what we’re working on on September 25th & 26th at @danztheatre 🤞⚡️❣️

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SEE YOU SATURDAY!!!!! ROOM 34 9:15PM!!!!

18+ ONLY BECAUSE OF ASS N TITTIES!!!!! WE’RE CHECKING IDS SO YOU BETTER BE BORN BEFORE 2008!!!!!

@fanexpochicago

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You’ve almost met our whole cast, but do you remember our production team?? I am beyond proud of this team for pulling together a dream upon dreams. Ray, your intentionally and the depth you bring to every scene has made this show what it is—thank you. Moon, your attention to detail and resource sharing has been a huge asset to this production and I am grateful to have you on. And me, I’m Reign!! ❤️‍🔥

When we started this project in 2024, we had big dreams and the three of us are making it happen. Fuck. Yeah.

Thanks for being here.
*And buy your damn tickets while you still can*

Creator, Choreographer, Producer @reigndrop333
Director, Sound Designer, Intimacy Coordinator @raythepost
Playwright, Co-Producer @moon.abbott

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ONE NIGHT AND ONE NIGHT ONLY AT FAN EXPO!!!!! WE HOPE TO SEE YOU BLOODSUCKERS THERE 🩸

No need to purchase an additional ticket, our after hours show is INCLUDED with general admission to the expo!!!!

🚨🚨18+ WE WILL BE CHECKING IDS!!!! 🚨🚨
#chicago #fanexpo #burlesque #twilight #twilightsaga

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🖼️ QDF Returning Company Members 🖼️

L’Raven LaQueue (She/Her) - Dancer/Choreographer
Bianca Thompson (She/They) - Dancer/Choreographer/Company Lead
Dawn Heilung (They/Any) - Dancer/Choreographer/Producer
Derrick Rossbach (He/They) - Dancer/Choreographer
Marina Hope (They/She) - Dance Captain/Company Liaison
Megan Davis (They/Them) - Dancer/Choreographer
Ray Vanderpost (They/Them) - Dancer/Choreographer
Ryan Eykholt (They/Them) - Dancer/Choreographer/Company Lead

The QDF: Museum of C*ntemporary Art Features Choreography by:

📣 Patty Roache (They/Them)
📣 Virginia Vanderpost (They/Them)

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The permanent collection at the QDF Museum of C*ntemporary Art is always going to amaze! Meet the returning QDF company members featured in our upcoming show.

Join us for a celebration of queerness on August 21st and 22nd at 7:30pm at Chicago Danztheatre. Click the link in our bio to buy sliding-scale tickets!

#QDF #QueerDanceFreakout #ChicagoEvents #ChicagoDance

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