Thank you for joining us at Sea Change at The Museum of Contemporary Art

Photos by InTheBlack photography

A wild and lovely triptych meditation on the power of the Female Spirit, the decision to break and abandon unhealthy cycles, and the majesty and wonder of the vast ocean.

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Giant puppets, Live music, Uncanny devices, Celebratory songs, and an all-female cast of puppeteers, dancers, singers, and actors present the strange and lyrical tale of a Chef steering a massive ship. Having fallen victim to a rare virus — a unique onion poisoning — she feverishly witnesses (or does she?) three new myths: The Mermaids Tail, The Whale Song, and The Moon’s Lullaby.

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Directed by Frank Maugeri. Written by Lindsey Noel Whiting, Bethany Thomas, Liz Chidester, and Kasey Foster.

Performed by Sadie Rose Glaspey, Kiley B. Moore, Silvita Diaz, Holly Cerney, Alexis Willis, Shay Turnage, Annabella Tuma, Olivia Comai, Ivy Waegel, Michelle Billingsley, and Ranae Adams.

Scenic Designers and Painters: Caitlin McLeod DesSoye, Jack Dwyer, Nana Asabere, and Tom Robinson

Puppet Makers: Ellie Terrell and Jesse Mooney Bullock

Mechanical Apparatuses: Milam

Sound Designer: Rick Sims

Lighting Designer: Conner Sales

Costumes: Jillian Gryzlak

Stage Manager: Anna Schultz-Breef

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About the venue

The Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago is one of the world’s largest museums dedicated to contemporary art. There, the public can experience the work and ideas of living artists and understand the historical, social, and cultural context of the art of our time. Since its inception in 1967, it has been the MCA’s mission to exhibit new and experimental work in all media, paired with ambitious learning programs. In 1974, the MCA expanded its mission to include collecting and preserving contemporary art for future generations with the inauguration of a collection that has grown to include more than 2,000 works. The MCA engages audiences of today and tomorrow, working closely with our community to create space for dialogue, learning, and growth. mcachicago.org