AN Ensemble of Documentary Theatre Makers

Founded in 2011, the Waltzing Mechanics create non-fiction performances from the verbatim stories of real people. Our performances are designed to vividly illustrate complex issues in concrete ways, sparking conversations.

Documentary performances are effective in educational and community settings. Each of our works are programmed with a corresponding participatory workshop that extends the dialogue started by the documentary. They make an impact because:

  • Performances humanize statistics and data.

  • Stories trigger emotional responses.

  • Performances stick with audiences and promote reflections.

  • Stories mobilize people.

  • Performances of non-fiction characters help us to recognize our common humanity.

  • Stories spark new solutions.

  • Performances question our assumptions about our day-to-day lives.


THE mechanics

GENERAL MANAGER

BOB PRESCOTT
bprescott@waltzingmechanics.org

EDUCATION MANAGER

AMY HOPKINS
info@waltzingmechanics.org

executive DIRECTOR

THOMAS MURRAY
tmurray@waltzingmechanics.org

Production manager

KAITLIN THOMAS TAYLOR
ktaylor@waltzingmechanics.org


board of directors

Nicolette Varan, President - J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A.

Thomas Murray, Secretary and Executive Director

Tyler Core, Treasurer - Headshots! with Tyler Core


WALTZING MECHANICS
P.O. BOX 7153
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60680


OUR INSTAGRAM

We bring the show to you.