Kirsten Baity

Columbia College Chicago alum Kirsten Baity ’21, who graduated Summa cum Laude with a BA in Theatre with a Playwriting concentration, is the co-author of We Could Be, presented by Chicago’s award-winning About Face Theatre in association with Chicago’s award-winning Rivendell Theatre Ensemble. The show will premiere with a two-week engagement October 17 through 27 at Rivendell, which is located at 5779 N. Ridge in Chicago’s Edgewater Theatre District, before embarking on a regional tour. Tickets for the Rivendell run are “Pay-What-You-Can” (suggested ticket price $10-$35). For tickets, click here.

“We are proud to enter our 30th anniversary season with partnerships and vibrant community events that serve our mission,” says About Face’s artistic director Megan Carney, a Columbia College Chicago School of Theatre and Dance faculty member. “We designed the season to expand our reach and offer different and meaningful ways to connect, grow, and create change together. We’re excited to be out and about during this landmark year.”

We Could Be, whose Chicago run will be followed by a tour, is part of About Face Theatre’s programming to advance LGBTQ+ equity through community building, education, and performance. The company’s upcoming programs feature local and national partnerships to expand its impact and elevate LGBTQ+ voices. About Face Theatre began touring interactive theatre productions to schools in 1997 to open up dialogue about sexuality and gender with young people and their allies. We Could Be is currently available for bookings in 2025.