South Side Young Adult Tells Her Story in "Connecting the Dots"

"I will tell my own story. Even when everyone around me wants to write for me." London Cason, Chicago

London Cason of Calumet Heights is one of eight young adults with and without disabilities exploring the theme of “connecting the dots” through personal stories, Virtually July 23-31. Tellin' Tales Theatre presents a Young Adult Writers Readers Theater production.

The other cast members include Alexis La'Shay Smith, Sophia Leonard, DeVante Smith-Lee and Eli S. Walsh from Chicago; Jack Gehringer and Sarah Schechtman-Thale from Evanston; and Olivia Rasa from Sun Prairie, Wisconsin.

Each writer examines a time when they were able to look backwards and connect the dots to rewrite their narrative. The result is a beautiful message of independence and the power of dealing with the world on your own terms.

The show is Streaming July 23-31 on Vimeo for $10 plus $1.42 fee. Tickets and information are available at www.tellintales.org

There is also a free live performance on Sunday, July 24 at 2pm at Sulzer Regional Library, 4455 N. Lincoln Ave. The show was produced by Stephen Donart with mentors Molly Wiesman and Israel Antonio.

About Tellin’ Tales Theatre:

Tellin’ Tales Theatre - now in its 25th year - exists to create a bridge between children and adults with disabilities and those without disabilities through the nurturing and innovative performances of people’s personal stories. This is achieved through mentoring and collaboration. A key goal is to bring together diverse populations all the while helping them to recognize commonalities and build a strong sense of community in Chicago.

What makes Tellin’ Tales Theatre different from other organizations is not only its mission and methodology, but the remarkable balance of volunteers and mentors – with and without disabilities – dedicated to giving children and adults a forum for writing and performing transformative works.

For more information about Tellin' Tales Theatre, visit www.tellintales.org