CURRENT SEASON

2025-2026

The Empathy Project, Volume III

Fall 2025 - Chicago, il

After interviewing over 30 different people from all political, racial, experiential, & gender/sexuality backgrounds about their political and personal beliefs, these interviews were weaved into a play, the goal of which is to offer a respectful presentation of how we, within our divided nation, are both similar and different.

Talk Hard: Chicago

Talk Hard is a new-work salon for playwrights, actors, directors, poets, musicians, singers, DJs, painters, writers, dancers, comedians, filmmakers, and all creatives, to get a peek at what others are making, build community, and show off any new piece they're working on in front of a supportive audience.

Talk Hard Chicago, presented by The Outer Loop

This event will take place on the first Monday of every month. Schedule coming soon!

(monthly) - chicago, Il

RSVP to attend here!

Email us if you’re interested in performing at an upcoming Talk Hard!

Ubinadamu Kazi Documentary

winter 2025 - a screen near you

Directed by Tiffany Henne & Charles Arrigoni

Ubinadamu Kazi Documentary takes a look at our last 8 years of work in the villages of Msona & Mloka, Tanzania. Conversations with those impacted by our projects and our partners, as well as stories of people from different parts of the world becoming family through the art of theater, and the practice of listening. Keep an eye out on our social media for more details on the release of this beautiful new film.

Inner Enso Series: Third Production

Spring 2026 - New york, NY

The Outer Loop’s Inner Enso is an all-female circle of artistic decision-making with the mission of shifting the arts community toward balance. Too often, the woman’s perspective is left out of the story, so we want to create a space solely made up of women to remedy that. The circle consists of 5-7 women who meet regularly throughout the year to create one production per season for the Inner Enso Series, which tells stories that center the experience of being a woman. 

To find out more about how you can be involved, fill out our contact form or email info@outerlooptheater.org.

PAST PRODUCTIONS
OUR WORK IN THE U.S.
OUR WORK IN TANZANIA