TELL THE STORY. CHANGE THE WORLD.
WE ARE BACK THIS FALL!
FREE ADMISSION • NO RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Staged readings begin promptly at 6 PM, followed by a talkback.
16 YEARS OF GLOBAL PLAYS ON CHICAGO STAGES
This fall, the International Voices Project returns with another exciting season of contemporary plays from around the world — brought to Chicago audiences through live staged readings in English translation.
Discover new playwrights, new perspectives, and stories you won’t find anywhere else. Each reading is followed by a talkback with the artists, offering an opportunity to explore the play, its cultural context, and the translation process.
WHAT IS A STAGED READING?
A staged reading brings a play to life with professional actors, a director, and a script — without the sets, costumes, and full production of a traditional performance. It's an intimate way to experience new international work and hear stories that might otherwise never reach Chicago audiences.
JOIN US FOR OUR 16TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL
OF CONTEMPORARY PLAYS IN TRANSLATION
SEPT 22, 29 + OCT 6, 13
FREE • 6 PM • NO RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
In Collaboration with Instituto Cervantes Chicago • 31 W. Ohio St., Chicago
2026 PARTNERS & COLLABORATORS
INSTITUTO CERVANTES CHICAGO
31 W. Ohio St., Chicago, IL
We are grateful to our longtime partner, Instituto Cervantes Chicago, for helping make this festival possible.
Parking: Patrons may park for up to 12 hours in the Grand Plaza garage with validation from Instituto Cervantes. The garage entrance is adjacent to the Instituto lobby on Ohio Street. $12 with validation.
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HELP KEEP THE FESTIVAL FREE
Since day one, the International Voices Project has been free and open to all - bringing powerful international plays and stories to Chicago audiences.
Your support makes that possible. Your donation helps us bring underrepresented voices to the stage, support artists, and create meaningful opportunities for cultural exchange.
Every gift makes a difference.
THE WORLD NEEDS MORE GLOBAL STORIES.
MORE CULTURAL EXCHANGE.
MORE CONNECTION.
PLEASE DONATE TODAY.