A Twist of Water centers on Noah, a gay, widowed history teacher, raising his adopted African-American daughter Jira alone in the wake of his husband's death in a car accident. When Jira decides that she wants to seek out her birth mother, Noah's already grief-stricken and strained relationship with his child is pressed to the breaking point. As he struggles to hold on to and rebuild his family, a burgeoning new romance with a younger man serves to complicate matters, but may also be a saving grace. This world premiere introduces us to a seemingly non-traditional family, and at the heart of their story is our beloved city of Chicago, whose history and progress is the centerpiece of the play. A Twist of Water is a love letter to the Windy City, a deeply funny and profoundly touching story of fathers and daughters, and what it means to be a family.

Variety and the Chicago Tribune have both marked A Twist of Water as a play to see this season, and Around the Town Chicago gave it five stars! And Mayor-Elect Emanuel recently enjoyed the show.

6:30 Bar opens, and a few surprises
7:30 Show
Postshow Talkback with Writers and Actors

Reduced tickets at $15
Use code outalumni when purchasing tickets online or when calling the box office (773-975-8150)
Suitable for middle school and up if you'd like to bring your kids and their friends, $15 at all times with a student card.