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Storyteller Priya Shya speaks with WTTW News about Collaboraction’s “Family Tree Stories.”
May 4, 2021 | Angel Idowu

Thanks to support from the Illinois Department of Public Health, Chicago theater company Collaboraction is exploring the impact of oral history, one story at a time. We learn about the group’s newest project, “Family Tree Stories,” and how it’s working to unite the city through storytelling.

From left: Chicago rappers The Boy Illinois and Phenom star in “Tearz,” adapted from Wu Tang Clan’s hit single off their 1993 debut album “36 Chambers,” premiering as part of Collaboraction’s “Peacebook” Austin line-up. (Credit: Joel Maisonet)
Sep 12, 2018 | Marc Vitali

Tap, rap, and a whole lot more when Collaboraction’s performance festival visits the West Side.

Collaboraction's 'Crime Scene: Breathe Life.' (Photo by Joel Maisonet)
Aug 13, 2015 | Hunter Clauss

We discuss the touring production “Crime Scene: Breathe Life” with Collaboraction artistic director Anthony Moseley and performer Sir Taylor.