Erasing the Distance

Founded in 2005 and seen by over 30,000 people, Erasing the Distance is a non-profit arts organization based in Chicago, IL that uses the power of performance to disarm stigma, spark dialogue, educate, and promote healing surrounding issues of mental health.

ETD has a repertoire of over 40 stories on a variety of topics that can be performed at conferences, meetings, events, and schools around the state and country. Performances can be private or open to the public.

We bring up to 6 stories to an event, depending on the time and budget you have available. Our stories feature people from all different ages, ethnic and racial groups, genders, sexual orientations and perspectives. We even have a few stories in Spanish!

Check out our list of stories below, divided into age-appropriate categories. To navigate this page, check the box by all stories you are interested in and then scroll all the way down to submit. We will follow up with you as soon as possible!