Chicago non-profit

As a theatre devoted to the development of new work, Mortar Theatre Company has created The Graphite Series, an ongoing series of play readings to highlight new works and new voices in the Chicago theatre community. The first event in this series will be a reading of Mr. Welfare from Pulitzer nominated Chicago playwright Wendell Etherly at Steep Theatre, March 21-22, 2011. During one of the most volatile periods in Black America, the 1960s, a Chicago tavern owner gives in to his alderman and provides shelter to some of the local homeless. Mr. Welfare is a powerful snapshot of a turning point in our history that asks questions of accountability for yourself and your community. Location: Steep Theatre, 1115 W. Berwyn Ave. Chicago, IL 60640 Dates: Monday, March 21st, 2011, at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 22nd, 2011, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for the Graphite Series: $5 – available at the door

As a theatre devoted to the development of new work, Mortar Theatre Company has created The Graphite Series, an ongoing series of play readings to highlight new works and new voices in the Chicago theatre community. The first event in this series will be a reading of Mr. Welfare from Pulitzer nominated Chicago playwright Wendell Etherly at Steep Theatre, March 21-22, 2011. During one of the most volatile periods in Black America, the 1960s, a Chicago tavern owner gives in to his alderman and provides shelter to some of the local homeless. Mr. Welfare is a powerful snapshot of a turning point in our history that asks questions of accountability for yourself and your community. Location: Steep Theatre, 1115 W. Berwyn Ave. Chicago, IL 60640 Dates: Monday, March 21st, 2011, at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 22nd, 2011, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for the Graphite Series: $5 – available at the door