Patriots

Created and directed by Chloe Johnston

Produced by The Neo-Futurists, 2005

A look at the meaning of patriotism through the lives of two very different men: Walt Whitman and Strom Thurmond.

“Moving, engaging, thought-provoking”—Time Out Chicago

“An inspired leap through American history”—Chicago Sun-Times

“Entertaining, challenging and emotionally compelling.”–Gay Chicago Magazine

Named one of the best plays of 2005 by Gay Chicago Magazine

Named Critic’s Choice by the Chicago Reader

(Poster design by Logan Kibens)