an oak tree
June 19 - July 5
Two actors. One has rehearsed the play. The other has neither seen nor read it.
A different performer joins the show each night. The play is as new to them as it is to you. The result is unpredictable and ephemeral. An Oak Tree is a meditation on identity, loss, and a reminder that theatre exists only in the moment it’s shared.
Produced in association with Theatre Arcana. Learn more about them on Instagram @theatre.arcana
Rated 13+ for mentions of suicide and themes of loss
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dry powder
July 9 - July 26
This play examines the injustices perpetrated by the upper class of America, the inherent ignorance and damage caused to the lower classes by our richest citizens. "Dry Powder" follows a private equity firm as they begin their routine inheritance and gutting of a small-time luggage company.
This play largely serves as an allegory for the ruthless nature of the 1% on their never-ending quest for, as Burgess delicately states in the play, “Making the most. Money. Possible”.
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PICHE KYA BAJTA HAI
July 10
Pritish Narula makes his U.S. debut with PICHE KYA BAJTA HAI in Chicago. This is the final run of his celebrated stand-up special before he retires it for good — sharp wit, observational humour, and laugh-till-it-hurts comedy that's filled rooms across India and Canada. Performed primarily in Punjabi/Hindi.Presented by Beacons Club.
tongue of a bird
July 11 - August 1
In Tongue of a Bird by Ellen McLaughlin, Maxine is a search-and-rescue pilot who returns to her childhood home in the unforgiving Adirondack Mountains to lead the search for Charlotte, a young girl abducted by a stranger during a school field trip.
As the search unfolds, the present-day mission begins to blur with fragmented memories, family ghosts, and the mysteries of Maxine’s past. Seemingly part ghost story and part psychological mystery, Tongue of a Bird is a haunting exploration of loss, memory, motherhood, and the desperate human need to be found.
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Happy Birthday, Jack!
August 6 - August 29
On May 19, 1962, America’s Blonde Bombshell sang “Happy Birthday” to the President of the United States, creating one of the most unforgettable moments in American history. In this fictional drama, Marilyn Monroe and John F. Kennedy meet behind the scenes to confront the rumors of their affair, the pressures of fame, and the personal sacrifices demanded by their public lives.
2257 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 404 - 7336
Box Office Hours
Monday - Wednesday : Closed
Thursday - Saturday: 1pm - 5 pm
Sun: 12pm - 4pm
*the box office is open on show days only