Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble Presents “Architecture of Memory,” May 8 – 23, 2026

Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble (CDE) presents the world premiere of Architecture of Memory, May 8 - 23, at Chicago Danztheatre, 1650 W. Foster Avenue. Architecture of Memory is a new, original work by CDE Founder Ellyzabeth Adler, exploring perseverance, hope and self-discovery. Told through film, dance, theater and original music, this visceral performance experience aims to showcase the beauty of overcoming obstacles in life and creating a new sense of self. The production is set up in chapters that are woven together, inspired by the Red String Theory, an ancient Chinese proverb that states, “An invisible red thread connects those who are destined to meet, regardless of time, place, and circumstance. The thread may stretch or tangle. But it will never break.” The performance schedule is Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. with the accompanying visual art gallery open to the public at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 - $25 and are on sale now at DanzTheatre.org.