Joanie Friedman

Founded in 2005, AREA Chicago supports the work of people and organizations building a socially just city. AREA actively gathers, produces, and shares knowledge about local culture and politics. Its newspaper, website, and events create relationships and sustain community through art, research, education, and activism. *

The Redmoon Dramagirls use art and performance to celebrate middle school girls. We believe that performing powerful actions (such as stitlt-walking, drumming, and acting) creates powerful girls. Through supportive relationships, safe environments, challenging training, and public performance, the proram offers a safe environment for girls to investigate and create original works of theater that express the truth of their lives.<br />