We Are Collective is built, organized, and celebrated by queer folks & now more than ever we are in need of art as revolution. Performance has been pivotal to the exploration and acceptance of queerness. We must be loud. We must speak clearly. We must use our voice before it is stripped away. Through this three day festival, we hope to highlight queerness as power through education and performance.
In addition to the 18 artists and companies performing, the Queer Art Market by We Are Collective will also be hosted before the show and at intermission. Community groups will be tabling to offer information, resources, and ways to engage with their organizations pre-show and during intermission as well! We want to emphasize that revolution happens through communal support. In this space, we uplift each other to act as Outlaws of the Arts.
Presenting the Outlaws of 2025
Outlaw Educators:
Maddy McCarthy
L’Raven
Ray Post
Tristen Sanborn
Alyssa Simpson
Outlaws of Revolution:
Coyote Verde & the Wild Pack
Dani Oblitas
Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble
Identity Performing Arts
Rhianna Young
Najah Iman & Caitlin Wonsowski
Nik Graves
Outlaws of Queer Revolution:
Mandy Milligan Movement Project
GridLock & Movement Revolution
Gwen Jones
Kori Fay
Cloudmoon Dance
Randi Jonites
Aicha & Rodney
tomboysdance
Hannah Ottenfeld
Maddy McCarthy
Em Holt
Photography of the OUtlaws !
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photography by
Tristen Sanborn