Persistent Spring showcase of See Chicago Dance
1. The Second City celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Month with Dynasty Babies, its third annual Victor Wong Showcase. The showcase runs 8 p.m. every Tuesday through May 27, 2025 in the e.t.c. Theater. Tickets are $10 and are available at: https://www.secondcity.com/shows/chicago/victor-wong-showcase-chi
Dynasty Babies is a fantasy comedy tour from this year’s fellows that are sketches using love, longing, power, and catharsis.
The showcase trains and mentors emerging AAPI comedic talent. This year’s showcase features ten rising stars who have spent the past 15 weeks writing, performing, and creating the show.
The 2025 Victor Wong Fellows: Carolyn Hu Bradbury, Cameron Cai, Lauren Hugh, Eliot Huh, Marie Molina, Mizha Lee Overn, Sharon Pasia, Mantra Radhakrishnan, Thomas B. Tran and Rohan Tripathi.
Julie Dumais Osborne, Vice President of The Second City Training Center explained the program. “Through the Victor Wong Fellowship, we’re investing in bold, original voices and equipping them with the tools to thrive both onstage and beyond.”
2. See Chicago Dance
20th Anniversary Season announces the performers and events for the 2025 Chicago Dance Month.
Now in its 12th year, this summer celebration with many free events, begins with a Chicago Dance Month Kickoff Celebration, Saturday, May 31 at 3 p.m. at Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave.
The Chicago Dance Month includes 34 artists and companies (out of 108 applicants) with performance opportunities in 14 different events.
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