Chicago's Premier
Commedia dell'Arte Theatre
Upcoming Events
Maestro Antonio Fava​
​​Visiting Chicago - May 2025 ​
​​The internationally acclaimed Commedia dell'Arte professional, performer, and professor returns to Chicago this May for a series of workshops and lectures.
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Two-day Actors Workshop:
May 17-18, 11:30a - 3:30p
Cost: $280
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​Solo Performance:
"The Solitude of the Cucumber"​
May 18, 9:00p
​Cost: $20​​​​
Book Presentation:
"The Life, Death, and
Resurrection of Pulcinella"
May 14, 6:00p
Cost: $0!
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Ridgeville Park 2025​
​​June 14-15, 21-22, 28-29
Curtain: 5:30pm​
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Laughing Stock Theatre is thrilled to return for another year of outdoor Commedia dell'Arte.
Featuring a fresh, new take on a timeless artform, we promise to have you rolling through the grass (or out of your seat) with laughter!
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LST is thrilled to present this performance with the support of the Ridgeville Park District. All performances will take place outdoors at:
908 Seward St, Evanston, IL 60202​
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We are always touring throughout Chicagoland with educational workshops, lectures, and performances. If you want us to visit your area, let us know by reaching out!
There’s something comforting and satisfying about Commedia that I love, especially the way Laughing Stock performs it.
It’s always a wonderful time.
A great company truly dedicated to Commedia dell'Arte. Laughing Stock Theatre makes a classic comedy style come alive.
Photo Credit: Distant Era Photography
Streaming
Your screen, your time, your laughs!
Announcing our brand new streaming service. Shows will upload some time after we manage to film them. The Masquerade; Or, Love is Queer to Stay is already live!
Photo Credit: Distant Era Photography
Commedia dell'Arte
for the 21st Century
Show Your Support
Wear It or Give It!
The majority of our programming is Pay-What-You-Can, which means we rely on additional support through your contributions to make our shows the best they can be and continue offering them at the low price of whatever audience members can afford. Eventually we want to make our education programming Pay-What-You-Can as well.
Support us by gifting at:
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Additionally, we have merchandise available at Spreadshop.
Discounts occur frequently
Our Mission
Making Commedia dell'Arte Accessible
Laughing Stock Theatre creates and performs substantive, high-quality Commedia dell’Arte that spectacularizes the mundane and delights our audiences
Contact Us
Want us to teach a workshop? Looking for more info about our upcoming events? Get in touch with us today!
Chicago, IL United States
‪(312) 291-1457‬