September 20 – 21

/ v. anthology / marks the culmination of PARA.MAR’s fifth season, featuring an exclusive collection of works curated by founder and director Stephanie Martinez with renowned choreographers Jennifer Archibald, Xavier Nuñez, Hélène Simoneau, and Yin Yue. Martinez’s own creations “kiss.” and “Dos Lados” bookend the program, securing her unique artistic voice to the lineup.

PARA.MAR Dance Theatre, recognized by Dance Magazine as “25 to Watch” and Chicago Magazine as “Best of the New Chicago”, is known for presenting classic work in contemporary settings and vice versa. Previous performances have been hosted in unique venues like Epiphany Center for the Arts and Rockwell on the River, as well as outdoor spaces. The upcoming series at Studebaker Theatre represents PARA.MAR’s premiere presentation of mixed repertory works on a proscenium stage in Chicago.