Timothy David Rey

Antiracism Committee Chair

Timothy David Rey is a writer/ performer who works in poetry, plays, and monologue (both fictional and autobiographical). He teaches creative writing and performance throughout the city of Chicago and suburbs. He is a 2015 Semi-Finalist for the Guild Literary Complex’s Gwendolyn Brooks Open Mic Poetry Award, and winner of Project Exploration (Chicago Poetry Center 2004). He is the co-founder of the LBGT Solo Performance Showcase, Solo Homo (2002-2011). Timothy’s plays and performances have occurred at venues throughout Chicago, out of state, and in Panama. Timothy’s writing has appeared in magazines and journals including ‘60 Inches From Center,’ and ‘After Hours: The Chicago Journal of Writing & Art.’ His book of poetry and performance, Little Victories, was published in 2012 by NewTown Writers Press. Timothy has performed at Steppenwolf Theater,  NYC’s International Fringe Festival, and The Kennedy Center For The Performing Arts. After multiple years as a full CPC Board Member, Tim is now serving exclusively as the ARC Committee Chair.

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