Don’t Miss This Profound and Deeply Moving Show
In Hands Up! Forgiveness, seasoned performers bring profound and deeply moving stories to life. Storytellers with and without disabilities share real-life experiences that reveal the transformative power of compassion, wisdom, and kindness in the face of pain and betrayal. These stories illuminate the difficult choices people make to let go of hurt, reminding us that forgiveness is a choice not an obligation. It is sometimes less about absolving others and more about healing for oneself. The show will incorporate the uplifting and transformative djembe drumming performed by Victoria Boateng. In addition, the theme will be explored through the movement, music, and expressions evoked by the dances of ReinventAbility. This show invites us to see forgiveness not as an act of weakness, but as a courageous, self-nurturing choice that teaches us about the depths of empathy and strength we carry within.
ReinventAbility (NEIU Performance Only)
ReinventAbility enlightens perceptions of disability while inspiring joy and improving lives! We teach, present, consult, and lead the way to a more inclusive world.
Victoria Boateng
Victoria Boateng is a Chicago-based djembe instructor, performer, speaker and self-autism advocate. Her mission is to share how African drumming has helped her navigate Autism and impact the disability community.
Performance Information
Friday, March 7th @ 7:00 pm
Mrs. Murphy and Sons Irish Bistro
3905 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL 60613
Friday and Saturday, March 21, 22 @ 7:00 pm
Northeastern Illinois University Stage Center (ASL included)
5500 North St. Louis Avenue
Building F
Chicago, IL 60625
Live ASL interpretation March 21
Audience Talk Back March 21 after the NEIU performance.
Anytime online performances on Vimeo from April 24 to May 12
(All performances include closed captioning)
Ticket Prices
I Love Tellin’ Tales $25
General Admission $20.00
NEIU Faculty and Staff $16.00
Students and people with disabilities $12.00
Mrs. Murphy is Suggested Donation
Writer/Performers
Rose Chord
Victoria Boateng
Ladonna Freidheim
Josh Friedberg
Mary Hobein
Joy Young
Karen Ford
Production Team
Co-Facilitator: Robert Teverbaugh
Co-Facilitator: Stephen Donart
Lighting Designer: Elliot Hubiak
Stage Manager: Diane Durfee
House Manager: Evryn Sevcech
Videographer: Danny Smitherman
Dance: “Do You Love Me” Performed by Hana Javed and Ladonna Freidheim
Djembe African Drumming: Victoria Boateng