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Eco.Logic presents: “Come Along for the Ride: A Journey through Climate Grief”

  • Links Hall 3111 North Western Avenue Chicago, IL, 60618 United States (map)

Eco.Logic presents:

Come Along for the Ride: A Journey though Climate Grief

“Come Along for the Ride: A Journey through Climate Grief” is a play that delves into the lives of two women navigating the complexities of climate change. From climate migration to the uncertainty of parenthood, this journey is both thought-provoking and deeply moving. The play will be read out by three actors and the reading will be followed by a facilitated play talkback.

FEATURING:

Mary Pochatko

Alana De Sa

Tyler Hughes


ABOUT THE PLAYWRIGHT:

Rozina Kanchwala, Playwright of "Come Along for the Ride," is a dedicated energy and environmental professional with a wealth of global academic and professional experience. As a Fulbright scholar, Rozina spent a year in India researching agrarian distress, and then completed her Masters in Environment and Sustainable Development at University College London, where she conducted field work in Accra, Ghana to better understand the challenges faced by urban farmers.

Currently serving as the Director of the EDICT Partnership at the Clean Energy Leadership Institute (CELI), Rozina runs EDICT (Empowering Diverse Climate Talent), an internship program to increase diversity in the green sector and promote inclusivity in the industry. She is also the Founding Executive Director of Eco.Logic, an organization that uses arts and education to build connections and inspire environmental action.

Rozina's work is characterized by a creative approach that recognizes the importance of artistic and imaginative expressions in the environmental movement. In this vein, she recently wrote and produced "Love in the Time of Climate Change," a climate comedy play that explores environmental issues through humor and creativity and is now showcasing her second play.

Throughout her career, Rozina has remained committed to promoting inclusivity in the environmental movement. She recognizes that the scale of the environmental crisis requires a collaborative effort that leverages the diverse perspectives and talents of individuals from all walks of life.

ABOUT ECO.LOGIC:

Eco.Logic is a nonprofit that uses the arts and education to build connections and inspire environmental action.

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