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Playwright Ariel Cipolla, left, and director Alejandra Luna want people from a variety of backgrounds and viewpoints to see So You Think You Can Stay, an immersive, dystopian play imagining the U.S. immigration process as a reality show.
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A dystopian game show at the Normal Theater imagines immigrants competing for citizenship
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Playwright Ariel Cipolla said "So You Think You Can Stay" is designed to spark conversation and challenge both pro- and anti-immigration ideologies by reminding audiences of our collective humanity. There are four performances this weekend at the Normal Theater.
Father Doug Hennessy enjoys playing golf, a nod to his Bloomington childhood spent playing sports. Hennessy will be honored June 18 for his service to McLean County; he was the pastor of Holy Trinity Catholic Church for a decade until his retirement in 2013.
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Beloved 'Father Doug' Hennessy, whose community service reached beyond the church, dies at age 87
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Man in a sports jacket and holding a microphone while speaking at a conference
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Explosion of sports wagering discussed at problem gambling conference in Normal
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