Theatre & Performing Arts
Splash Hatch on the E Going Down
Definition Theatre presents:
Splash Hatch on the E Going Down
by Kia Corthron
directed by Cheryl Lynn Bruce
Onstage March 14 – April 13, 2025
Definition Theatre, 1160 E 55th St.
ABOUT THE PRODUCTION
In a cramped Harlem apartment, fifteen-year-old A-student Thyme faces the challenges of impending motherhood. Supported by her teenage husband and best friend, Thyme balances her intellectual curiosity with the harsh realities of her surrounding life. As she meticulously studies fetal development and dreams of a water birth, she becomes aware of the environmental injustices in her community. When tragedy strikes Thyme must confront the personal impact of her research, questioning what it truly means to prepare for the future. Explore this raw, poetic exploration of love, resilience, and the impact of environmental injustice on communities of color.
ABOUT DEFINITION
Definition Theatre is a culturally diverse theater dedicated to telling language-driven, relationship-oriented, socially relevant stories about and created with underrepresented communities in Chicago. Our ensemble is a collective of artists, art administrators, educators, and designers who prioritize working towards and representing a more equitable theatre industry.
