International Voices Project

International Voices Project IVP brings global voices to Chicago stages through commissions, translations and production.

We collaborate with consulates, cultural partners, universities, and national and international theatres to promote global playwrights at the national level. Celebrate the voices of international playwrights with premiere concert-style readings of selected plays performed by professional casts. After each reading, there will be a post-performance discussion with the cast and audience, followed by a reception hosted by the consulates.

10/01/2026

Every play we produce has been lived in twice: once by the playwright, once by the translator.

Today is International Translation Day, and we want to thank every translator across 16 seasons who has trusted us with their work. Translation is how the story gets here!

Who are the translators whose work has stayed with you? Drop them in the comments!

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International Voices Project
ivpchicago.org
Tell the story, change the world!
In collaboration with Instituto Cervantes Chicago ()
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Meet the playwright behind our next reading: The Earth’s Core! With a particular interest in psychological drama, in his...
09/26/2026

Meet the playwright behind our next reading: The Earth’s Core!

With a particular interest in psychological drama, in history’s forgotten fates, and in what happens when harsh realism meets the poetic magic of theatre, Simone Isabel Nørgaard's work has been presented on stages across Denmark, as well as in Germany and the UK. The Earth’s Core brings one remarkable woman’s story back into the spotlight.

📅 September 29, 2026 | 6:00 PM
Tickets are free to reserve on our website and all readings are followed by a reception with our team and artists!

THE EARTH'S CORE | Denmark 🇩🇰
Playwright: Simone Isabel Nørgaard
Translator: Paul Russell Garrett
Director: Kay Martinovich
In Partnership with Consulate General of Denmark in Chicago

In 1936 Inge Lehmann solves one of science’s great mysteries, discovering the Earth’s inner core. Lehmann dedicates her life to science but never receives full recognition for her massive discovery and contributions, remaining largely unknown in her native Denmark.

The Earth’s Core brings Lehmann’s story to life, in a play about women and science in the twentieth century. We see Lehmann up close as she struggles with herself and with the outside world, and we get to meet the other people in her life. A forgotten fate unfolds into a drama that spans both decades and continents.

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International Voices Project
ivpchicago.org
Tell the story, change the world!

In collaboration with Instituto Cervantes Chicago ()

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What if the next play you see comes from somewhere you’ve never been? In It for the Dough, our opening reading of Fall S...
09/26/2026

What if the next play you see comes from somewhere you’ve never been?

In It for the Dough, our opening reading of Fall Season 16, brought a Spanish play to Chicago for an evening of theatre and community, and we’re just getting started! Season 16 continues with new plays from around the world every Tuesday through October 13.

Curious about what’s next? Explore our profile to meet the artists, discover the upcoming readings, and find your next night at the theatre.

IN IT FOR THE DOUGH | Spain 🇪🇸
Playwrights: Cristina Clemente & Marc Angelet
Translator: Steven Capsuto
Director: Kyle M. Stafford
In Partnership with The Theatre School at DePaul University (The Theatre School at DePaul)

📸 Photography: Scott Dray

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International Voices Project
ivpchicago.org
Tell the story, change the world!

In collaboration with Instituto Cervantes Chicago (Instituto Cervantes Chicago )

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In It for the Dough opens tomorrow night, September 22, as we kick off Season 16 with a crowd-pleasing comedy from Spain...
09/21/2026

In It for the Dough opens tomorrow night, September 22, as we kick off Season 16 with a crowd-pleasing comedy from Spain!

🎟️ FREE tickets at ivpchicago.org include a reception with the artists following the reading.

📅 September 22, 2026 | 6:00 PM
📍 Instituto Cervantes Chicago
31 W Ohio Street
Chicago, IL 60654

IN IT FOR THE DOUGH | Spain 🇪🇸
Playwrights: Cristina Clemente & Marc Angelet
Translator: Steven Capsuto
Director: Kyle M. Stafford
In Partnership with The Theatre School at DePaul University (The Theatre School at DePaul University)

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International Voices Project
ivpchicago.org
Tell the story, change the world!

In collaboration with Instituto Cervantes Chicago (Instituto Cervantes Chicago)

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Meet Jay Españo, director of Hide and Seek! ✨Born in Manila, Jay Españo is a multi-hyphenate artist whose work spans act...
09/20/2026

Meet Jay Españo, director of Hide and Seek! ✨

Born in Manila, Jay Españo is a multi-hyphenate artist whose work spans acting, directing, writing, teaching, and film. Now based in Illinois, he serves as Artistic Director of PrideArts, where he is dedicated to bringing more q***r voices and experiences to the stage.

We’re excited to have Jay directing Hide and Seek, our October 13 reading from Italy.

📅 October 13, 2026 | 6:00 PM
🎟️ Tickets FREEto reserve at ivpchicago.org | Reception with the artists following the reading

HIDE AND SEEK | Italy 🇮🇹
Playwright: Tobia Rossi
Translator: Carlotta Brentan
Director: Jay Españo
In partnership with In Scena! and PrideArts

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International Voices Project
ivpchicago.org
Tell the story, change the world!

In collaboration with Instituto Cervantes Chicago ()

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THIS TUESDAY!! Join us on September 22 for In It for the Dough, our Fall Season 16 opening reading from Spain. Tickets a...
09/20/2026

THIS TUESDAY!!

Join us on September 22 for In It for the Dough, our Fall Season 16 opening reading from Spain. Tickets are free to reserve and include a reception following the reading.

Reserve your spot at ivpchicago.org!

IN IT FOR THE DOUGH | Spain 🇪🇸
Playwrights: Cristina Clemente & Marc Angelet
Translator: Steven Capsuto
Director: Kyle M. Stafford
In partnership with The Theatre School at DePaul University (The Theatre School at DePaul University)

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International Voices Project
ivpchicago.org
Tell the story, change the world!

In collaboration with Instituto Cervantes Chicago ()

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Meet the director behind our third reading of Fall Season 16, First Lady! Anna C. Bahow will direct our October 6 readin...
09/16/2026

Meet the director behind our third reading of Fall Season 16, First Lady!

Anna C. Bahow will direct our October 6 reading of this satirical Turkish work by Sedef Ecer, translated by Amelia Parenteau.

We’re excited to introduce you to the artists bringing each of this season’s international works to life. Stay tuned this week as we highlight the amazing creatives behind Season 16.

Tickets are FREE to reserve on our website, and all readings are followed by a reception with food and drinks for all!

First Lady | Turkey 🇹🇷
Playwright: Sedef Ecer
Translator: Amelia Parenteau
Director: Anna C. Bahow

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International Voices Project
ivpchicago.org
Tell the story, change the world!

In collaboration with Instituto Cervantes Chicago ()

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09/15/2026

My Top 5 Horror Stories:
1. Not having reserved my ticket for In It For The Dough (SEP 22)
2. Not having reserved my ticket for The Earth’s Core (SEP 29)
3. Not having reserved my ticket for First Lady (OCT 6)
4. Not having reserved my ticket for Hide and Seek (OCT 13)
5. See 1-4....

Get your tickets now on the website, at the link in our bio, and the link on our story. In It For The Dough opens ONE WEEK FROM TODAY!!

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International Voices Project
ivpchicago.org
Tell the story, change the world!

In collaboration with Instituto Cervantes Chicago ()

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Meet the director behind our second Fall Season 16 reading, The Earth's Core!Kay Martinovich will direct our September 2...
09/11/2026

Meet the director behind our second Fall Season 16 reading, The Earth's Core!

Kay Martinovich will direct our September 29 reading of this Danish drama by Simone Isabel Nørgaard, translated by Paul Russell Garrett.

We're excited to introduce you to the artists bringing each of this season's international works to life. Stay tuned over the next few days as we highlight the translator and playwright behind The Earth's Core!

📅 September 29, 2026 | 6:00 PM
Tickets are free to reserve on our website and all readings are followed by a reception with our team and artists!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/denmark-the-earths-core-tickets-1998019562296?aff=ebdsshcopyurl&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-source=cp&utm-term=listing

THE EARTH'S CORE | Denmark 🇩🇰
Playwright: Simone Isabel Nørgaard
Translator: Paul Russell Garrett
Director: Kay Martinovich
In Partnership with the Consulate General of Denmark in Chicago

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International Voices Project
ivpchicago.org
Tell the story, change the world!

In collaboration with Instituto Cervantes Chicago ()

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Reserve your seats now for our readings on September 22, September 29, October 6, & October 13 at Instituto Cervantes Ch...
09/11/2026

Reserve your seats now for our readings on September 22, September 29, October 6, & October 13 at Instituto Cervantes Chicago!

https://www.ivpchicago.org/2026-fall

IN IT FOR THE DOUGH | Spain 🇪🇸
Playwrights: Cristina Clemente and Marc Angelet
Translator: Steven Capsuto
Director: Kyle M. Stafford
In partnership with The Theatre School at DePaul University

THE EARTH'S CORE | Denmark 🇩🇰
Playwright: Simone Isabel Nørgaard
Translator: Paul Russell Garrett
Director: Kay Martinovich
In partnership with Consulate General of Denmark in Chicago

FIRST LADY | Turkey 🇹🇷
Playwright: Sedef Ecer
Translator: Amelia Parenteau
Director: Anna C. Bahow

HIDE AND SEEK | Italy 🇮🇹
Playwright: Tobia Rossi
Translator: Carlotta Brentan
Director: Jay Españo
In partnership with In Scena! Italian Theater Festival NY and PrideArts

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International Voices Project
ivpchicago.org
Tell the story, change the world!

In collaboration with Instituto Cervantes Chicago ()

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