INTERNATIONAL VOICES PROJECT
FALL 2026 FESTIVAL
Sept 22, 29 + Oct 6, 13, 2026
In Collaboration with Instituto Cervantes Chicago
JOIN US FOR OUR
16TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL
OF CONTEMPORARY PLAYS IN TRANSLATION
NEWS
IVP brings global voices to Chicago stages through commissions, translations, and productions. We collaborate with consulates, cultural organizations, universities, and arts partners throughout Chicagoland, while working with theatres and cultural institutions nationally and internationally to champion global playwrights and bring their work to wider audiences.
A GLOBAL CITY DEMANDS GLOBAL ART.
From its earliest days, Chicago has been a gateway to the world through trade, transportation, and cultural exchange. That legacy continues today as Chicago builds and defines its place as a truly global city — in business, in trade, and in the arts.
We believe the International Voices Project is part of that future: creating opportunities for conversation, connection, and collaboration among diverse voices from Chicago and around the world.
Where might this symphony of voices lead? What opportunities can we create for playwrights, artists, and producers? That conversation might be the most exciting of all. — Patrizia Acerra, Executive Director
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HELP KEEP THE FESTIVAL FREE
Since day one, the International Voices Project has been free and open to all bringing powerful international plays and stories to Chicago audiences.
Your support makes that possible. Your donation helps us bring underrepresented voices to the stage, support artists, and create meaningful opportunities for cultural exchange.
Every gift makes a difference.
Congratulations to IVP Founder and Executive Director, Patrizia Acerra, on being recognized by the Cairo International Festival for Experimental Theatre as one of its 33rd edition Honorees this August.
Acerra will be travelling to Cairo to accept this honor and to take part in the festival as one of their esteemed Jury members.
"This recognition is in appreciation of their diverse contributions in the fields of acting, directing, writing, theatrical research, scenography, training, and cultural work, and for their impactful experiences that have contributed to the development of the theatrical movement locally, regionally, and internationally" - CIFET