About this Event
Join us for an evening of theatre across languages and cultures.
Experience a live reading of a newly translated script, bringing a fresh international voice to the stage. Following the performance, stay for a talk-back with the artists to explore the translation process, themes of the work, and the journey from page to performance.
A short reception will follow—an opportunity to connect, reflect, and continue the conversation.
“The Many Voices of My Brother” | Austria
May 19th, 2026
Written by Magdalena Schrefel
Translated by Neil Blackadder
Directed by
In partnership with
Synopsis
A young man afflicted with a rare genetic disorder explains to his sister that before long he’ll lose the ability to speak. She helps him find his way to a new voice – or rather, to many new voices. Why should he be restricted to only one? Why shouldn’t he have a different voice for each life situation? This award-winning play based on the real-life experiences of the playwright and her brother provides a moving theatrical exploration of disability and representation.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Instituto Cervantes, 31 West Ohio Street, Chicago, United States
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