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Definition Theatre (Definition @ 55th), Hyde Park, Bronzeville & the South Side

How We Got On

Rap battles, turntables and notebooks drive this final weekend at Definition Theatre.

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This is the last weekend of a short run from one of the South Side's most active storefront companies. Goodwin's play is built on turntables, notebooks and rap battles, with choreography by Breon Arzell. The seating is general admission in an intimate room, so you are close to the performers.

What to expect

A 1 hour 40 minute play with no intermission, framed by a DJ narrator. Your ticket also covers John Vergara's boombox installation The Sound Barriers Vol. 4.

Good to know

  • All seating is general admission; the box office and lobby open one hour before each performance.
  • Early-bird tickets are limited; remaining seats are sold at the door starting an hour before curtain.
  • Check performance times on the Eventbrite page; the run ends Sunday, September 27.
  • $15 student tickets are available.

Common questions

How long is the show?

1 hour 40 minutes with no intermission.

When does it close?

Sunday, September 27, 2026.