SKATES

SKATES is GREASE meets HAIRSPRAY with a dash of XANADU. 

"It’s 1994 and rockstar, Jacqueline Miller has a lot to celebrate. She’s headlining her first national tour, has a hit record and is riding high. In the midst of this, she has agreed to kick off the gala re-opening of her beloved childhood roller rink, Windy City Skates. 

When complications hit her head on, she takes a retrospective journey back to 1977 and finds herself again when she meets up with her 12-year old self and all of the people who have made her who she is. 

From the wisdom of the Ouija Board, to the power of All-Skate Saturday, SKATES explores the magic and hope of finding your one true love while still being true to yourself."

The messaging behind this completely original new musical:

If you could go back and talk to your 12-year old self, what would the 12-year old think of the choices you've made as an adult?

The power of family, the impact of the words we say and most of all the importance of remaining true to yourself--these are the driving themes behind SKATES.

In increasingly divisive times, we envision SKATES functioning much as the roller rink does--bringing together folks regardless of differences and offering an opportunity to share in our hopes for a smoother future while taking a step back and enjoying a simpler time. 

Come and join our party tonight (or rather as soon as it's safe) Skating Nation!