Panther in the Sky: Panel Discussion and Show Performances with Actor Talk-Back
April 13 - 14, 2026
2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location
Richard J. Daley Library, Rm. 1-470
Calendar
Download iCal FileYou are invited to attend a two‑day event examining the intersections of gun violence, disability, trauma, and community resilience, featuring a panel discussion and special remount performances of Panther in the Sky, a play by Lani T. Montreal, exploring the enduring love between mothers and sons and the profound cost of gun violence in communities.
Mon., April 13, 2-4 p.m. - Panel Discussion
Exploring the intersections of gun violence, disability and mental well-being
Tues., April 14, 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. - Panther in the Sky Performances and Actor Talk-Back
ASL, CART and audio description available
Space limited. Tickets required to attend:
Light community reception follows.
CONTENT WARNING: This event includes discussions of gun violence, loss, grief and trauma, and their impact on disabled survivors, their families and the community.
For access inquiries: Jae Jin Pak - jjpak@uic.edu
For event inquiries: Rooshey Hasnain - roosheyh@uic.edu
Presented by:
UIC
Department of Disability and Human Development
Institute on Disability and Human Development
Disability Cultural Center
Rehabilitation Sciences
University Library
Bodies of Work Co/Lab
The WAANT Program
CIRCA-Pintig
Corners: Center for Food Equity & Medicine
Chicagoland Disabled People of Color Coalition
DHD‑USA
Digital Tapestries
And additional campus and community collaborators
Date posted
Mar 31, 2026
Date updated
Mar 31, 2026