POWER PLAYS 2026
At the conclusion of America’s 250th anniversary, the inaugural Power Plays festival uses political comedy to ask the question: what happens when we choose not to resist authority? Paired with hands-on workshops and post-show talkbacks, this 3-day event provides audiences with a variety of opportunities to explore the intersection of art and activism.
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Learn more about the plays, workshops and talkbacks.
View the festival schedule, transit and ticket info.
View cast, festival team and workshop host bios.
Learn more about the guests at each post-show talkback.
FESTIVAL PROGRAMMING
Drunk Enough to Say I Love You by Caryl Churchill, directed by Iris Sowlat
SAM Leo LaCamera
GUY Erik Schiller
Protest by Václav Havel, directed by Erik Schiller
STANEK Kate McDuffie
VANEK Sam Radinsky
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Read cast and creative team bios and learn more about each evening’s talkback hosts below.
POWER PLAYS
+ Talkbacks
Protest posters + pizza with Kris Derek Hechevarria
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Date 2
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Protest posters + pizza with Kris Derek Hechevarria
Date 1
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POWER HOURS
FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
Location & Transit Info
All events take place at Theatre Above the Law, 1439 W. Jarvis Ave.
Theatre Above the Law is located off the Jarvis red line stop.
Limited metered street parking is available in the surrounding area.
Ticket Info
Combine your festival events into one ticket, or purchase tickets for each event a la carte.
Please note: Power Hour tickets include a pizza dinner, complimentary glass of wine (for participants ages 21+), non-alcoholic beverages and all art materials.
Power Hour + Power Plays combo tickets are $25
Power Hour tickets are $22
Power Plays tickets are $10
A limited number of free tickets are available for each event. Please reach out to to info@poorplayerschi.com to request a free ticket.
Friday, July 31
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Power Hour
5:30-7:00 PM
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Power Hour
5:30-7:00 PM
Saturday, August 1
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Power Hour
5:30-7:00 PM
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Power Hour
5:30-7:00 PM
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Power Hour
5:30-7:00 PM
Sunday, August 2
Power Hour
5:30-7:00 PM
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Power Hour
5:30-7:00 PM
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CREATIVE TEAM
Producer/Power Plays Festival Artistic Director/Guy (Drunk Enough to Say I Love You)
Erik Schiller
With a vision for building something meaningful, our founder brings a blend of big-picture thinking and hands-on experience. They set the tone for everything we do.
Producer/Power Plays Festival Audience Engagement & Marketing Director/Director (Protest)
Kate McDuffie
With a vision for building something meaningful, our founder brings a blend of big-picture thinking and hands-on experience. They set the tone for everything we do.
Iris Sowlat
Director (Drunk Enough to Say I Love You)
With a vision for building something meaningful, our founder brings a blend of big-picture thinking and hands-on experience. They set the tone for everything we do.
SAM ACTOR TBD
Director (Drunk Enough to Say I Love You)
With a vision for building something meaningful, our founder brings a blend of big-picture thinking and hands-on experience. They set the tone for everything we do.
With a vision for building something meaningful, our founder brings a blend of big-picture thinking and hands-on experience. They set the tone for everything we do.
Kris Derek Hechevarria
Director (Drunk Enough to Say I Love You)
With a vision for building something meaningful, our founder brings a blend of big-picture thinking and hands-on experience. They set the tone for everything we do.
Sofia Matza
Director (Drunk Enough to Say I Love You)
Producer/Power Plays Festival Audience Engagement & Marketing Director/Director (Protest)
VANEK ACTOR TBD
With a vision for building something meaningful, our founder brings a blend of big-picture thinking and hands-on experience. They set the tone for everything we do.
