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In Part 2 of our conversation with trailblazer Chuck Smith, we take a deep dive into his evolution, and the evolution of Black theater in Chicago. From his early days with X-Bag and the founding of CTC, to his pioneering work on the stages of The Victory Gardens and The Goodman Theater, we gain a rare glimpse into our industry and forces that helped shape Black participation. His is not a journey seeking inclusion, Chuck Smith built roads for us to travel upon… and then he sent us a road map to help chart our future course.