REMNANTS
2026
an eco-mythic public spectacle
Giant spirits inspired by Eastern European Kukeri walk the paths of restored native ecosystems in Chicago's parklands, inviting us to reawaken the wild within. REMNANTS weaves together ecology, history, futurity and collective awe in a site-specific movement performance. Free to the public, presented by Chicago’s Night Out in the Parks in summer of 2026.
WINNEMAC PARK
August 21 & 22
6:00pm - DUSK
MARIAN BYRNES PARK
August 28 & 29
6:00pm - DUSK
This event travels through the park and culminates in a central lawn area — we recommend bringing snacks/beverages and a blanket to sit on. Public restrooms or portable toilets are available nearby.
Director / Dramaturgy / Original Music: Cooper Forsman
Choreography: Emily Loar
Movement Direction: Micah Figueroa
Costume Design: Kate Grube
Puppet Design / Build: Gillian Butcher with Michal Gliszewski
Original Spirit Creature Designs: Paul Scudder and KT Shivak, inspired by Eastern European Kukeri
Partnership Coordination / Event Guide: Olivia Gregorich
Additional Sound Design / Board Op: Austin Audia
Poster Design: Alex Rodriguez
Print Zine Design: Michal Gliszewski
Marketing Support: Dana Murphy
Devised and performed by Nigel Brown, Mackenzie Jones, Claire Kaplan, Emily Loar, Nika Nemirovsky and Alex Rodriguez
Quadruped Spirit Creature performed by Michal Gliszewski
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