Here are drafts for all three items to help you prepare for the launch of The Unconditional Dating Project in Chicago.
1. Official Casting Call Announcement
CASTING CALL: Bold, Honest, and Ready to Change the World?
Show Title: The Unconditional Dating Project (Working Title)
Host: Allah Maureen Uche
Location: Chicago, IL (Live Monthly Event)
Are you living with Genital Herpes or another STI and tired of the stigma, the awkward conversations, and the unfair shame? It is time to reclaim your narrative in a powerful, sex-positive, and completely supportive environment.
We are casting courageous singles for a groundbreaking monthly live show in Chicago. This is a platform of radical honesty and body positivity aimed at educating the public and shattering isolation.
- The Vibe: Educational, empowering, and strictly platonic.
- The Format: Absolutely no sexual dates. This show is about human connection, vulnerability, and confidence.
- The Prize: The winner of each monthly episode wins an exclusive, relaxed one-on-one beer meetup with our host, Allah Maureen Uche.
Requirements:
- Must be 21+ and currently residing in or able to travel to Chicago.
- Must be comfortable opening up about your STI status on camera.
- Must pass a confidential medical verification and professional psychological screening (your mental health and safety are our top priorities).
How to Apply: Send a brief video introducing yourself, your story, and why you want to smash the stigma to [Insert Email Address].
2. Ground Rules for the Host Meetup
To maintain professionalism, safety, and comfort during the winner’s prize outing, both the host and the participant must agree to the following guidelines prior to the meetup:
- Public Setting Only: The meetup will take place exclusively at a pre-approved, public brewery, restaurant, or bar in the Chicago area.
- Strictly Platonic: The outing is entirely social and conversational. There is a zero-tolerance policy for any sexual advances, physical intimacy, or inappropriate behavior from either party.
- Production Presence: A minimal production crew or a designated safety chaperone will be present at the venue to manage logistics, handle the tab, and ensure a secure environment.
- Alcohol Limitation: While the prize is framed as “having a beer,” non-alcoholic options will be fully accommodated. A strict two-drink limit per person will be enforced to ensure a safe, respectful, and clear-headed conversation.
- Mutual Respect: The conversation is an opportunity to connect casually, share experiences, and celebrate the participant’s courage on the show. Both the host and the winner agree to treat each other with the utmost dignity.
3. On-Stage Interview Questions for the Host
These sample questions are structured for Allah Maureen Uche to guide the conversation on stage, balancing emotional depth with the show’s educational mission:
Opening & Icebreakers:
- “Welcome to the stage. Before we dive into the deep stuff, tell the Chicago audience a little bit about who you are outside of your diagnosis—what makes you tick?”
- “What was the exact moment you decided, ‘You know what? I’m going to step onto this stage and show the world who I am’?”
Addressing the Stigma & Experience:
3. “The fear of disclosure keeps so many people isolated. Can you share what your personal journey with disclosure has been like in the dating world?”
4. “What is the biggest misconception about living with [Herpes/your STI] that you want everyone watching tonight to completely unlearn?”
5. “When you were first diagnosed, what is something you wish someone had told you that you now know to be true?”
Looking Forward & Human Connection:
6. “We emphasize that tonight is about human connection, completely stripping away the pressure of physical or sexual expectations. How does it feel to look for a connection where sex is completely off the table?”
7. “If you win tonight and we head out to grab a beer, what is the number one thing you want to talk about or ask me?”
If you want to refine these further, let me know if you would like to:
- Adjust the tone of the casting call (e.g., make it more comedic, serious, or high-energy)
- Add legal disclaimers to the ground rules document
- Create a timeline template for how the monthly event night should run from start to finish