“Estrogen Fest 2005: Changing the Rules!” runs 5/11-6/5 at the Storefront Theater in the Gallery 37 Center for the Arts, 66 E. Randolph. Presented by the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs in conjunction with Prop Thtr, this annual showcase of women’s performance features artists in the fields of theater, spoken word, poetry, dance, and music. The festival consists of two alternating programs of short works. Program A, “History, Fantasy, and Myth,” previews Wed 5/11, 7:30 PM, and opens Fri 5/13, running through 6/4: Fri 7:30 PM, Sat 5 PM. Program B, “We’re Still Here,” previews Thu 5/12, 7:30 PM, and opens Sat 5/14, running through 6/5: Sat 7:30 PM, Sun 5 PM. Tickets for the “sneak preview” benefit shows 5/11 and 5/12 cost $25, which includes cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and live music. Tickets for shows starting 5/13 cost $15 per program and can be purchased by phone at 312-742-8497 or online at www.ticketweb.com; a festival pass for both programs is $25. Dinner packages are available on Saturday for persons attending both programs. More information is available at www.estrogenfest-chicago.com. Following is the schedule for Wednesday, May 11, and Thursday, May 12; a complete schedule is available online at www.chicagoreader.com.
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THURSDAY 12
