THE BOYS AND THE NUNS

During Spring 2020, the Department of Fine and Performing Arts' Artist-in-Residence, Sandra Delgado, led a team of Loyola students in the creation of a new play, The Boys and the Nuns. This website consists of the dramturgical work done by the team, led specifically by Madeline Nesbitt and Kalliope Bessler.

Sandra Delgado

Meet the playwright, Sandra Delgado!

Mental Health Resources

If any of this content is triggering for you, please seek out one of the following resources.

Joel Hall

Read the full quote from Joel Hall.

BOYS Promo

The cast of THE BOYS AND THE NUNS invites you to their Facebook live event!

Spotify Playlist

Check out the Spotify playlist created by the team.

Romans 12:21

Levi Welch speaks on how he connects sections of the Bible with his work on THE BOYS AND THE NUNS.

Chicago City Council

Read this Chicago City Council announcement.

Honey West Interview

Listen to this interview with Chicago performer Honey West. **Go to the video called "Identity from Gay Man to Trans Woman."**

Achy Obejas

Read the full quote from Achy Obejas.

Warehouse Club

Watch this video about the Warehouse Club in Chicago.

Honey West

Read the full quote from Honey West.

HIV/AIDS History

Explore facts about HIV/AIDS history and impacts.

Bernadin Backs Gay Rights

Check out this SunTimes article from 1985.

Ross Lehman

Read this quote from Ross Lehman.

Meet Sister Fiat Stanley

Meet the sister that entered the convent at 23.

Victor Salvo

Read the full quote from Victor Salvo.

1 Corinthians 13: 4-8

Levi Welch speaks on how he connects sections of the Bible with his work on THE BOYS AND THE NUNS.

Michael Brotebeck on the Belmont Rocks ('92)

"Belmont Rocks" was the destination from the 1970s to the ’90s for Chicago’s LGBTQ community. Read about the 2017 project that honored the historic spot.

Steve Scott

Read the full quote from Steve Scott.

How to Become a Catholic Nun

A practical guide by A Nun's Life Ministry.

Behind the Veil: Nuns (clip 1)

Watch from 27:58-28:33 to learn about improvements to the habit.

Behind the Veil: Nuns (clip 2)

Watch from 37:24-37:58 to learn about the presence of men in the church and the oppression of women.

Behind the Veil: Nuns (clip 3)

Watch from 39:50-40:20 to learn about the presence of men in the church and the oppression of women.

Behind the Veil: Nuns (clip 4)

Watch from 41:55-42:34 to learn about the presence of men in the church and the oppression of women.

Psalm 27:13

Levi Welch speaks on how he connects sections of the Bible with his work on THE BOYS AND THE NUNS.

Chicago Catholic Women's Testimony

Read the Chicago Catholic Women's Testimony for the Proposed U.S. Bishop's proposed pastoral from 1985.

Ted Hoerl

Read the full quote from Ted Hoerl.

Loyola Theatre Website

Check out the Loyola Theatre Program's website for more information about other projects like THE BOYS AND THE NUNS.

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