Upcoming Events

The Trap Open Series Presents The Underground Society for Music By Austin Lamewona Directed by Rian Sondag The Underground Society for Music is a play with music about a group of musicians fighting to keep their artform alive. In spite of constant threats from government actors to stop for the …

Sat, Jun 29 2024 7:30 PM — Sun, Jun 30 2024 9:30 PM

Antigonick - Presented by the Trap Open Series

Chicago, IL

The Trap Open Series Presents Antigonick Written by Sophokles Translated by Anne Carson Directed by Anna Klos Antigone, forced to bend to the will of a dictator, chooses to liberate herself from custom, gender roles, and a blind faith in politics. Anne Carson’s take on Sophokles’ classic play …

Fri, Jun 7 2024 8:00 PM — Sat, Jun 22 2024 9:00 PM

The Weeping Stone - Presented with the Trap Open Series

Chicago, IL

Psychopompos - a new mythology presents a live recording of The Weeping Stone with the Trap Open Series.Audience members will participate in a live recording of the myth The Weeping Stone. In this tale, Niobe of Tantalus, revered as goddess among mortals for giving birth to 14 children, compares he…

Saturday, October 5 2024 7:00 PM — 9:30 PM

The Martyrdom of Peter Ohey - Trap Door in Repertory

Chicago, IL

The Martyrdom of Peter Ohey Written by Sławomir Mrożek Adapted by Nicole Wiesner With additional text by Matty Robinson Directed by Miguel Long and Nicole Wiesner A family’s life is turned upside down when a tiger suddenly appears in their bathroom. As more and more absurd characters invade th…

Thu, Sep 19 2024 8:00 PM — Sat, Sep 28 2024 9:15 PM

Donor Appreciation Night

Chicago, IL

After the huge popularity and reception of our first Mother Courage and her Children Donor Appreciation Night, we would like to extend you an invitation to a second Donor Appreciation Night on Friday, March 1st at 8PM! Tickets are selling very fast to this production, so the sooner you can reserve …

Friday, March 1 2024 8:00 PM — 10:00 PM

Trap Door Theatre's 30th Anniversary Gala

Chicago, IL

Trap Door Theatre's 30th Anniversary Gala on Sunday, May 19 at 3PM. Join us as we enter the future! The events will include: 3PM performance of NanaWritten by Olwen Wymark, Based on the novel by Emile ZolaDirected by ensemble members, Miguel Long and Nicole Wiesner 5PM Seated 3 course Family St…

Sunday, May 19 2024 3:00 PM — 8:00 PM

The Delivery - Presented by the Trap Open Series

Chicago, IL

Trap Door’s Trap Open Series Presents The Delivery Written by Charlotte Jung Directed by Spencer Diedrick February 12th–20th, 2024 Sorting through an endless sea of boxes, Luce confronts her intense memories and unruly inner life locked up and stored away until now. A co-production with The In…

Mon, Feb 12 2024 8:00 PM — Tue, Feb 20 2024 9:30 PM

Medea Material - Trap Door in Repertory

Chicago, IL

Medea Material in Repertory Written by Heiner Müller Adapted by Sarah Tolan-Mee Directed by Max Truax The classic story of Medea told through the lens of music and movement. Nominated for five Jeff Awards, Medea Material explores Euridepes’ Medea and its surrounding mythology, and engages Mülle…

Thu, Oct 17 2024 8:00 PM — Sat, Oct 26 2024 9:00 PM

Nana

Chicago, IL

Trap Door Theatre presents: Nana Written by Olwen Wymark Based on the Novel by Emile Zola Directed by Miguel Long and Nicole Wiesner April 11–May 18, 2024 There is a special Gala performance of Nana on Sunday, May 19th. For Gala tickets, visit: https://trapdoor.ticketleap.com/30th-anniversary…

Thu, Apr 11 2024 8:00 PM — Sat, May 25 2024 9:50 PM

Mother Courage and her Children

Chicago, IL

Trap Door Theatre Presents: Mother Courage and her Children Written by Bertolt Brecht Translated by Eric Bentley Directed by Max Truax January 18–February 24, 2024 Extended through March 9, 2024 Mother Courage becomes a parasite of war as she, hell bent on her own survival, celebrates the Th…

Thu, Jan 18 2024 8:00 PM — Sat, Mar 9 2024 9:50 PM