The Convent of Pleasure at Ghostlight Ensemble

Dates: (4/4/2021 - 5/9/2021 )

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Ghostlight Ensemble

4453 N. Albany Ave
Chicago, 60625

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Phone: 773-377-5342

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Written in 1688, "The Convent of Pleasure" tells the story of a group of unmarried women, initiated by Lady Happy, who choose to avoid the pains or displeasures that exist in a male-dominated world and instead create their own community, or convent, of pleasure to create their own perfect, self-functioning society. "The Convent of Pleasure" is an example of how history has erased and suppressed LGBTQ+ identity for comfort and ease, making it seem like a revolutionary or rebel idea of the last century. This virtual reading is directed by Seattle-based Storytelling Interdisciplinary Artist Andrew Coopman and stars Ensemble Member Song Marshall with Lotus Lindez, Cynthia Becker, Sagen Berry, Sebastian Summers, Aria Caldwell, Ira McIntosh and KJ Snyder. "The Convent of Pleasure" is part of Ghostlight Ensemble's For Your (Re)Consideration, which explores the works of historically overlooked female playwrights.

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