Next Forge:  September 29th, 2019

Join us this month as we celebrate the art of Melon Fernsebner, the music of Kas, and a new play "Sheridan" by Christian Missonack. If you'd like to learn more about the Forge in general, visit here.

 Melon Fernsebner - Visual Artist

Melon is a working artist in Chicago, IL, studying at the School of The Art Institute of Chicago. Creating works in oil painting, ceramics, performance, and drawing as well as writing, Melon approaches art making through a performative approach that highlights the trans* body. Born in Boston, MA, Melon is 19 years old and currently lives in downtown Chicago.

Kas - Musician

Kas is a musician living in Chicago. Having spent years playing drums, Kas has found an interesting mix of recorded music accompanied by live instrumentation. Approaching music from a groove perspective he creates a space that gives new life to sampled records.

Christian Missonak - Playwright

Christian Missonak is a writer and actor from Chicago. He's performed at The Second City (where he was a graduate of their Conservatory Program), iO, The Den Theatre, CiC Theater, The Public House Theater, and more. Maybe you've seen him around! It's okay if you haven't! He was a member of the ensemble at Under the Gun Theater where his first full-length play, SAVE FERRIS, was performed in 2017. Last year, his short play, NEWSFEED ELEGY, appeared in the arciTEXT play festival where it was selected by audiences to be developed into a full length piece, SHERIDAN, which is why you're reading this bio! He's very excited to be working with NoMads Art Collective.
The Forge is open to artists of all experience levels, with a specific goal to grow and foster new work by talented and under-produced young artists. We accept applications on a rolling basis from any artists who would like to be featured.  If you would like to apply to be featured in The Forge, click here.

September Forge Info

Doors open at 6:30pm, with refreshments and a signature cocktail available for purchase as you peruse the visual art and take in live music.  At 7:30pm a reading of Sheridan will begin, followed by a short talk back.  The Forge is, as always, free and open to the public. The Forge is hosted at Esquina Chicago, at 4602 N Western Ave, near the Western Brown line.

There are a few stairs at the entrance of Esquina, if accessability is an issue for you please email us at theforge@nomadsartcollective.org and we will work with you to make sure you can attend!
NoMads Art Collective is a Chicago-based theatre company