Flyer for Jerker, or The Helping Hand: Monday, November 2 · 7:30 PM at Open Space Arts

Illustration by Stumblday, not event photography

← See all this weekend's Chicago picks

Jerker, or The Helping Hand

$30.00

Official site
TheaterLGBTQ+Drama

Two gay men move from anonymous phone fantasy toward tenderness as the AIDS crisis closes around them.

This enduring AIDS-era play builds an entire relationship through telephone conversations, following two men from sexual anonymity into friendship and emotional dependence. Its stripped-down premise places language, intimacy and historical loss at the center of a serious Monday-night theater choice.

What to expect

Expect an intimate, dialogue-driven play centered on calls between J.R. and Bert rather than elaborate action. The material follows their changing relationship while the AIDS crisis reshapes the world around them.

Good to know

  • The performance begins at 7:30 PM.
  • General admission tickets cost $30.
  • Student and senior tickets cost $25.
  • The venue is Open Space Arts.

Going? Keep it.

Common questions

When does the play start?

The performance starts at 7:30 PM on Monday, November 2.

How much are tickets?

General admission is $30, while students and seniors pay $25.

Where is it performed?

The play is being presented at Open Space Arts.

What is the play about?

It follows two gay men whose telephone relationship deepens during the AIDS crisis.