EPISODE 4 - WILFREDO RIVERA & AMERICAN CATRACHO

On today's show we talk to Wilfredo Rivera, choreographer and co-founder of Chicago's Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre, as he shares his personal story of immigrating to the United States from his native Honduras, and how his own experiences and insights into the immigration and refugee crisis inspired the epic evening length dance performance called "American Catracho".

To learn more about Wilfredo and Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre, please visit www.CerquaRivera.org, and checkout their 20th anniversary season live in Chicago in the fall of 2019 (Including performances of "American Catracho", "Root", and "A Place Between Earth and Sky") at these venues:

-9/27/19 - American Catracho @ Studio5 (https://bpt.me/4303314)

-9/28/19 - ROOT & Place Between Earth & Sky @ Studio5 (https://bpt.me/4303336)

-10/4/19 American Catracho @ Auditorium Theatre (https://tickets.auditoriumtheatre.org/production/2492/19-20-ensemble-espanol/)

-10/18/19 American Catracho @ Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center

(https://www.eventbrite.com/e/america-americans-crdt20th-concert-series-october-18-tickets-65556058937)

-10/26/19 Benefit Performance of ROOT & Place Between Earth & Sky @ Reva & David Logan Center for the Arts​

(https://www.eventbrite.com/e/america-americans-crdt20th-concert-series-benefit-performance-tickets-65551435107)

(And for General ticket info, visit: https://www.cerquarivera.org/tickets)

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Today’s program was recorded by Philip Von During (with additional recording by Matt Sauro) at our new home in Bam Studios (www.bamstudios.com). The program was edited and mixed by Sven at Blue Box Studio, and our show's theme music was written and performed by Melody Jane Wachtel of the band This is a Stickup!

EPISODE 3: RYDER LEOPOLD & THE QUIETEST PART

On today's show, poet and trans advocate Ryder Leopold gets real about his personal experiences growing up trans, and the beauty and importance of connecting with the quietest parts of yourself. Connect wth Ryder at: https://www.instagram.com/rydersblock

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Today’s program is the second of two recorded on location at the Harold Washington Library in Chicago, and was Edited and Mixed by Sven at Blue Box Studio. Our theme music was written and performed by Melody Jane Wachtel of the band This is a Stickup!

EPISODE 2: KATIE L. O'NEILL & INVISIBLE DISABILITY

On today's show, Performance Artist Katie L. O'Neill talks about the invisible disability of mental health, shares her story of growing up with Borderline Personality and Schizo-Affective Disorder, the complexities of "passing", and her artistic and educational efforts to advocate for the disabled.

You can learn more about Katie and her work by visiting: www.KatieLOneill.com

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Today’s program was recorded at the Harold Washington Library in Chicago, Edited and Mixed by Sven at Blue Box Studio, and our theme music was written and performed by Melody Jane Wachtel of the band This is a Stickup!

EPISODE 1 - CHASE NORIS & CLOCK INC.

In today's inaugural episode, Host Chris Olsen chats with Therapist and Trans Advocate Chase Norris, founder of Clock Inc., an organization that provides support, education, counseling, workshops, community events and a consistent location for LGBT+ individuals of all ages, genders, and cultures in the Quad City area of Illinois.

You can learn more about Chase and his work by visiting: www.clockinc.org or by calling 309-558-0956.

To learn more about our program, visit KaiHarding.com/shoutbox, or ask us questions, give us feedback, and share your stories with us at [email protected].

Today’s program was recorded by Philip Von During at Bam Studios in Chicago. Edited and Mixed by Sven at Blue Box Studio, and our theme music was written and performed by Melody Jane Wachtel of the band This is a Stickup!