the Function

Friday Nights at 8P

May 24 + May 31 + June 7 + June 14 2024

!! SHOW DATE ADDED - MONDAY JUNE 10 !!

Land and Sea Dept. 

3124 W Carroll Chicago IL

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ABOUT THE WORK + EVENT

Made within Chicago’s fringe performance scenes, choreographer Erin Kilmurray’s electric, femme-powered, world-building dance performance, the Function, takes shape for its very first month-long engagement. Originally premiering at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago in 2022, the piece will be restaged in Land and Sea Dept’s warehouse space.

Through genre-bending DIY stage craft, iterative, athletic movement, house-party energy, and bass-driven, sonic storytelling from DJ / sound designer VITIGRRL — the Function is a vibe.

Staged in a runway environment that gives audience members a front row seat, the work offers a playground of choreography and objects. A stellar cast of dancers actively design, create, operate, and destroy their own utopias; asking and imagining what is possible when we are empowered to envision and rebuild our environments, atmospheres, futures, and realities.

CREATIVE + PRODUCTION TEAM

the Function 

Concept, Direction, and Production Design by choreographer Erin Kilmurray 

Sound Design by VITIGRRL aka Hannah Viti 

Performance by Hannah Santistevan, Keyierra Collins, Kierah {KIKI} King, Maggie Vannucci 

Technical Direction by Bran Moorhead 

Dramaturgy by Dani Wieder 

Assistant Direction by Sarah Ellen Miller 

Produced by Erin Kilmurray

Production Assistance by with Vic Wynter

FAQS + Event Expectations 

Duration

How long is the performance?

  • Total runtime for the dance work is about 70 minutes, without intermission. 

  • Doors are open at 7:30P! Please feel invited to arrive early, get a good seat, have a bev, and poke around the space. Performance begins at approx. 8P.


Health and Safety

Are there any COVID-19 precautions?

  • Masks are highly encouraged, but they are not required. 

  • Clean Air Club has generously donated air purifiers for the space during each of these events (thank you!) 


Refreshments

  • There will be a bar in the space, with select refreshments (alcholic, non alcoholic, and water). Cash and venmo only (no credit cards).

Venue / Event Expectations

What type of space is it and what are the facilities like?

  • This is not your typical performance space. This is a warehouse that is activated daily for a multitude of uses including offices, a wood shop, storage, and general fabrication. We are crafting a beautiful, DIY performance environment within it, and attending this event means that you are down to be there.

  • There is one, single-use bathroom available for use. You may have to wait to use it.

  • It is summer, and it may get warm. There are ceiling fans directly over audience seating areas.

  • Seating in general admission. Per the vibe of the show, seating is varied and informal: some chairs, some backless stools, etc. You are welcome to choose the seat and proximity to the performers that matches your comfort level. If during the show you need to move around, stand, or select a different available seat, you are welcome to.

  • The performers will be dancing very close to the audience, and will interact in low pressure, consented ways. Get into it. 

Content Warning

Are there any potential sensory triggers or content advisories?

  • Expect loud sound/music and strobe lights. Earplugs will be available for those who would like to use them.

  • Minimal audience participation is involved and is optional. 

  • Music contains crude language.


Transportation \ Parking  

How can I get to the venue?

Land and Sea Dept : 3124 W Carroll Avenue 


  • By Bus! 

Take the #52 Kedzie bus to Kedzie/Lake Stop,  followed by a short walk. 

  • By Train! 

Green Line, Kedzie Station is a short, three-block walk from the venue. 

  • By Metra! 

UP West Line Train, Kedzie Station. The venue is one block from this stop.

  • By Car! 

Ample street parking is available, but rideshare services are encouraged.

  • By Bike! 

If you get around by bike, please be aware that there are few places to lock up outside of the venue. 

Accessibility 

Is the venue ADA-compliant? 

  • The venue is NOT ADA-compliant. 

  • There is a single-use bathroom for all patrons to use. 

  • Audience will have access to a range of seating including chairs, backless stools, and standing room if preferred. If you require a seat, please email us at least a week before your ticket date and we will be happy to assist you!

Refund Policy

Can I have my ticket refunded? 

  • We are happy to refund tickets if the request is made before 24 hours of the performance (by Thursday at 7P). Please contact the event producers through Eventbrite’s ticketing site.

  • We cannot arrange a refund if your request is after that window has passed.