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The Unknown Variable [Tickets Unavailable]
Thu, Jan 08
|Chicago
Separated from her bābā in Iran and living in a strange new land, a determined young girl contacts the President, Santa Claus, and God to determine the unknown variable—when her father will be granted a Green Card from the United States so they can be reunited.
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Time & Location
Jan 08, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Chicago, 1133 W Catalpa Ave, Chicago, IL 60640, USA
About the event
The Unknown Variable Event Schedule
Opening Night: Thursday, 1/8
ICIRR Benefit Performance: Friday, 1/16
All proceeds from this night’s ticket sales will go directly to The Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights.
Post-Show Artbacks, Sundays: 1/11, 1/18, 1/25 After the play, join Art Therapist Alexa Costa and artists from the production for a craft and conversation about the themes of the play and the healing power of art. Industry Nights, Mondays: 1/12, 1/19, 1/26 Use code INDUSTRYMONDAY for $10 off Monday evening performances as a professional in the Chicago theatre community. Post-Show Talkbacks with the Playwright, Saturdays: 1/17, 1/31
After the play, join playwright Nahal Navidar in a conversation about the process and impact of The Unknown Variable.
Understudy Performance: Thursday, 1/22