HCL’s LabX residency supports one creative international exchange annually. The 2022 residency is a partnership with Chicago Latino Theater Alliance (CLATA) and supports Juan Parodi, directorial guest artist, with a studio to develop a new adaption for Chicago produced by CLATA of Tebas Land, by playwright Sergio Blanco. Juan is developing the work in collaboration with Chicago-based performers Tommy Rivera-Vega and Esteban Schemberg. Blanco conceived his two-person play as adaptable to the sociopolitical climate of the region where it is staged, as a type of collaboration with the director. The initial staging of Blanco’s Tebas Land toured in South America and Europe, and had 17 different stagings on all continents since 2013.

Tebas Land makes its North American premiere as part of Destinos Chicago International Latino Theater Festival, produced by Chicago Latino Theater Alliance. It runs 22 September through 9 October, 2022 at Chicago Dramatists. For information visit Destinos website.