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Cast Set For NATIVE SON at Lifeline Theatre

Casting has been announced for Chicagoan Nambi E. Kelley’s adaptation of Richard Wright’s powerful introspection on race and justice like never before. Native Son runs at Lifeline Theatre, 6912 N. Glenwood Ave. in Rogers Park, from May 10 – June 30, 2024.
REHEARSAL FOR TRUTH THEATER FESTIVAL Announces 2023 Lineup

The Vaclav Havel Library Foundation and Bohemian Benevolent and Literary Association will present the 2023 Rehearsal for Truth Theater Festival honoring playwright and human rights activist Vaclav Havel. From June 2 to June 14, the Bohemian National Hall will feature award-winning performances from the Czech Republic, Germany, Poland, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, and the US.
PRINCESS IVONA Adds Sunday Performances Through February 19th at Trap Door Theatre

By popular demand, Trap Door will be adding 4 performances to the run of Princess Ivona at 7PM on Sundays through February 19th.
Trap Door Theatre Will Present MEDEA MATERIAL

Resident Director Max Truax returns to Trap Door to direct another Heiner Müller piece, after his triumphant production of Hamletmachine, which “calculated chaos and mastered madness with purpose, conviction, theatrical artistry, and artistic integrity.”
Trap Door Theatre Presents THE MARTYRDOM OF PETER OHEY

Director Nicole Wiesner brings her signature Trap Door style to adapt and direct this obscure Mrożek farce. One of Poland's most celebrated playwrights, Sławomir Mrożek wrote this absurdist piece as a subtle critique of the political system of the time.
Trap Door Theatre Presents DINNER WITH MARX

Trap Door Theatre will continue its 28th season with Dinner With Marx. Directed by Kasey Foster, Dinner With Marx will run Virtually beginning on Friday, October 8th.
Trap Door Theatre Presents DINNER WITH MARX

With an international cast of 12 artists from around the globe, Trap Door Theatre presents a collection of musical videos inspired by the poetry of Romanian playwright, Matei Visniec.
Trap Door Theatre Presents AND AWAY WE STARED

Trap Door Theatre will present And Away We Stared, devised and directed by Skye Fort and Mike Steele. 
Trap Door Theatre Extends ALAS

Trap Door Theatre will extend the run of ALAS, a fragment of Matei Visniec's Cabaret of Words that was translated by Daniela Șilindean. After a positive critical reception and remarkable turnout, the show will close on September 24.
Trap Door Theatre Presents Digital Production, ALAS

Trap Door Theatre will present ALAS, a fragment of Matei Visniec's Cabaret of Words that was translated by Daniela Șilindean. Chicago's ensemble has invited members of its sister company, Trap Door International in Barcelona, to join the digital production, which opens July 31. ALAS will be performed in a combination of Afrikaans, Catalan, Italian, Spanish, and English. 
Cheryl Frazier, Michael Lewis and More to Star in Invictus Theatre's A RAISIN IN THE SUN

Invictus Theatre Company has announced the cast and production team for the second production of its first full season - the seminal American drama, A RAISIN IN THE SUN, by Lorraine Hansberry.
Trap Door Theatre Extends THE WHITE PLAGUE

Door Theatre is extending The White Plague through Jan. 25 with shows at 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. 
Trap Door Theatre Presents THE WHITE PLAGUE

Trap Door Theatre presents The White Plague.
Trap Door Theatre Presents LOVE AND INFORMATION

The Trap Door Theatre presents Love and Information.
Trap Door Presents THE OLD WOMAN BROODS

The Trap Door Theatre presents The Old Woman Broods written by Tadeusz Rozewicz
Trap Door's NAKED Extends Thru Nov 3rd

A young woman in despair returns to Rome with little more than her suitcase - and a dark secret. Vulnerable and with a past, she encounters several men who push her to edge. Luigi Pirandello and his 'Naked' heroine open up the debate about gender power dynamics amidst the powerful social and cultural mores with which the characters must contend.
Trap Door Announces NAKED

The Trap Door Theatre presents Naked written by Luigi Pirandello, translated by Nina Da Vinci Nichols, directed by Kay Martinovich.
Trap Door Theatre Announces New Show MONSIEUR D'EON IS A WOMAN

"Monsieur D'eon is a Woman" is a madcap romp following the extraordinary life and adventures of the Chevailere D'eon, an eighteenth century French diplomat, soldier, spy and a celebrated figure for Transgender and Women's rights.
Trap Door Theatre presents THE LOCKETEER

THE TRAP DOOR THEATRE is proud to present The Locketeer Adapted from The Numbered by Elias Canetti, Adapted and Directed by Catherine Sullivan
Trap Door Theatre presents THE LOCKETEER

THE TRAP DOOR THEATRE is proud to present The Locketeer Adapted from The Numbered by Elias Canetti, Adapted and Directed by Catherine Sullivan

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