The “I” stands for “Ideas in Motion” in Chopin Theatre’s annual presentation of European solo performances (each about one hour), featuring artists from Slovenia, Switzerland, Poland, Lithuania, Austria, Ukraine, Germany, and one domestic offering–Walkabout Theater Company’s Poor, Poor Lear. The festival runs through 11/12, and all performances are at the Chopin Theatre, 1543 W. Division. Tickets are $10-$20 per night, which includes the performances, postshow discussions, and a reception. Most of the performances are in languages other than English; those that are in English or mostly nonverbal are indicated below. For more information call 773-278-1500 or see i-fest.com. Following is the schedule through 11/9; for a complete schedule see chicagoreader.com.
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Working Out Swiss artist Claudia Bucher presents a two-part nonverbal performance on “being a woman in modern culture.” a Sat 11/4, 7 PM, on a bill with Hamlet/Dreams, and Sun 11/5, 3 PM, on a bill with Poor, Poor Lear and Footsteps (see separate listings).
