The School of Memory
Created by Héctor Álvarez
in collaboration with Attilio Rigotti & Theatre Y
July 9-12, 16-19, 2026
Thursday to Saturday at 7pm, Sundays at 5pm
What do we do with the darkness we inherit?
The School of Memory is a family biography turned murder mystery.
In this new multimedia work, director-performer Héctor Alvarez explores
his family’s complex relationship with Spanish fascism.
From a famous 1970s propaganda TV show produced by the Franco regime
to a man facing a firing squad at the end of the Spanish Civil War,
the show excavates buried truths about family, memory, and historical violence.
Location: Theatre Y - 3611 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60623
All performances are FREE to the public thanks to members
who donate as little as $5/month ($60/year).
