"Generation SEX" by Teatro Luna (Theatrical Performance)

Sexting, Shapchat, and dating in a digital world: Teatro Luna brings “Generation Sex” to Governors State University’s Center for Performing Arts

Technology has significantly changed the dating scene. Chicago’s Teatro Luna theater company explores the subject with their latest show, “Generation Sex,” which comes to the stage at Governors State University’s Center for Performing Arts Friday, April 11 at 8:00 p.m.

With “Generation Sex,” Teatro Luna bares all without blushing as it explores how technology has transformed sex, love, and relationships. With the new rules of feminism now reduced to 140 characters or less, the “Lunáticas” dissect now outdated ideas of femininity women are still forced to perform, tackling questions like: What is the art of seduction in a digital world that leaves little to the imagination? Can we Instagram loneliness? Is it possible to be our true selves online? Has Facebook flipped how we define family?

From sexting to Skype to the dark side streets of cyberspace, the Ladies of Luna explore how hollow soundbytes and played out lists and articles shape today’s quest for love and satisfaction, with a touch warmer than your welcome screen.

Teatro Luna is America’s Pan-Latina theatre dedicated to creating original devised and single-author work that honors Latina lives and showcases the talents of Latina/Hispana artists. Founded in 2000, Luna is dedicated to expanding the range of Latina roles visible on the Chicago stage and beyond. Luna produces a full season of their original full-length and one-off events year-round and tours colleges/universities, festivals, and venues across the country with a blend of ensemble-created performances, workshops, and lectures.

“Generation Sex” is part of GSU’s “One More Night” series, which is funded by a grant from The Chicago Community Trust. The series introduces audiences to Chicago-based theater, dance, and musical ensemble companies and collaborates with various arts organizations to cultivate new audiences.

“Generation Sex” broaches mature themes and is recommended for audiences 18 years and older.

Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors, and $10 for students 18 and older.

Visit www.centertickets.net or call the Center for Performing Arts box office at (708) 235-2222. Governors State University is located at 1 University Parkway, University Park, Illinois.