keerah

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keerah Amplify World Premiere by Netta Walker directed by McKenzie Chinn May 29—June 28, 2026 at Definition Theatre, 1160 E. 55th St Buy tickets now About A winner of Amplify Series Four (2024), keerah follows two aspiring young writers who meet in a Chicago neighborhood on the cusp of gentrification. Ciara, a Black American poet, and Cormac, an Irish writer on a J1 visa. They connect over their shared love of language, literature, and the art of cruelty. What begins as fun flirtation transforms into an intense summer romance—until immigration, bad decisions, and unspoken truths tear them apart.

Age Recommendation: 16+

Estimated Run Time: 2 hours with one 15-minute intermission

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Definition Theatre - 1160 E 55th St. Chicago, IL 60615

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Saturday, May 30

3:00pm
$25

Sunday, May 31

3:00pm
$25

Friday, Jun 5

7:30pm
$30

Saturday, Jun 6

7:30pm
$30

Sunday, Jun 7

3:00pm
$30

Friday, Jun 12

7:30pm
$30

Thursday, Jun 18

7:30pm
$30

Saturday, Jun 20

3:00pm
$30

Sunday, Jun 21

3:00pm
$30