Chicago's Premier
Commedia dell'Arte Theatre

Next Up:

The Storm of the Century

June 14-15, 21-22, 28-29

Curtain: 5:30pm

Ridgeville Park

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!

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!

Stream Today!

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Photo Credit: Distant Era Photography

Commedia dell'Arte
for the 21st Century

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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.

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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

Did you know__Commedia dell’Arte is prob

That’s right! We’re down to the last weekend for The Storm of the Century!

Don’t miss out on what audiences are calling a hilarious good time.

Tickets and details at www.laughingstockchi.com

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Check out our cast member Olivia’s wild Storm Story and comment with yours!

The Storm of the Century returns this weekend only (6/28 & 6/29)!
Tickets and details at www.laughingstockchi.com

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Hello All – For the safety of our Actors and Audience we have decided to cancel today’s performance due to the Heat Advisory.

Please join us next weekend and keep an eye out for a potential make up show.

Thank you for your support and we hope you all stay cool today!

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Today is the day! Join us at Ridgeville Park 6/14 & 6/15 for our first weekend of shows!

See you soon!

Tickets at the door or at www.laughingstockchi.com

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Please have a seat! Pull up a chair and enjoy Laughing Stock’s newest play! Opening tomorrow (6/14), 6 shows only. This is a show that will knock you senseless 😉🤦‍♀️

The Storm of the Century runs from June 14th-June 29th Saturdays and Sundays at 5:30pm at Ridgeville Park, in Evanston. Tickets are Pay What You Can and available at the door or online at www.laughingstockchi.com.

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The power is out and Bagattino is trapped – Flaminia and Isabella to the rescue! Don’t worry, they’ll beat up that pesky robber and save the day!

Come see how they got themselves into this mess starting June 14th

The Storm of the Century runs from June 14th- June 29th Saturdays and Sundays at 5:30pm at Ridgeville Park, in Evanston. Tickets are Pay What You Can and available at the door or online at www.laughingstockchi.com.

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Take a peek behind the scenes! We added the set and costumes and the show is really starting to sing! We even had some accompaniment for our warm ups 🤣🪘

The Storm of the Century Opens June 14th at 5:30pm in Ridgeville Park. 6 shows only!
All tickets are pay what you can and available at the door or you can reserve in advance at www.laughingstockchi.com.

You don’t want to miss this hilarity!

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Batten down the hatches! Share your storm stories in the comments and check back to hear from some of our cast. Turns out Mother Nature can get pretty wild…

The Storm of the Century Opens June 14th and runs until June 29th.
Tickets Available at www.laughingstockchi.com.

#Commediadellarte #Commedia #StormoftheCentury #Masks #chicagotheatre #comedy #newplay #evanston

It’s getting closer! Opening Night is just one week away!

This fast-paced comedy is fun for all ages so bring your family, friends, coworkers, enemies, and briefest acquaintances as they are sure to enjoy themselves.

Check back for sneak peaks from Tech and make sure to get your tickets today – we wouldn’t want you to miss out 🫣

The Storm of the Century Opens June 14th and runs until June 29th.
Tickets Available at www.laughingstockchi.com.

#Commediadellarte #Commedia #StormoftheCentury #Masks #chicagotheatre #comedy #newplay #evanston

Grace Elizabeth Mealey (She/Her)
Stage Manager

Grace is all sunshine and rainbows to return as Stage Manager for The Storm of the Century. Previously with Laughing Stock Theatre: New Work Festival 2025 (Tales of the Ten; Sugar, Spice, & Everyone’s Vice; The Lesbian Pirate Show), Alone at Last!; Griffin Theatre Company: Girls & Boys, The House Without A Christmas Tree (Jeff-nominated); CPA Theatricals: Sentinels. Grace Elizabeth recently graduated from Loyola University Chicago, where she studied Theatre and Art History in a B.A. Program with minor in Shakespeare Studies. Gratitude and humility always.

The Storm of the Century Opens June 14th and runs until June 29th.
Tickets Available at www.laughingstockchi.com.

#Commediadellarte #Commedia #StormoftheCentury #Masks #chicagotheatre #comedy #newplay
#evanston

Steven Yandell (He/Him)
Director

Steve has spent two decades in the Chicago theatre community as an actor, producer, and fundraiser, and he is glad to be returning to work with Laughing Stock for his sixth project with the company. A former and founding ensemble member of Laughing Stock, Steve was trained in Commedia dell’Arte through Laughing Stock, Piccolo Theatre, and under the tutelage of Antonio Fava. Other recent credits include Hal in Proof (Zoomed-in Productions), Paris/Fight Choreographer in Romeo and Juliet (Center Stage in Lake Forest), King Admetus in The Alcestiad (Hyde Park Players), and performing as Sir Henry Lee on the Court and Fight Cast at the Bristol Renaissance Faire.

The Storm of the Century Opens June 14th and runs until June 29th.
Tickets Available at www.laughingstockchi.com.

#Commediadellarte #Commedia #StormoftheCentury #Masks #chicagotheatre #comedy #newplay #evanston

Martin Downs* (He/Him)
Bagattino

Like many actors, Martin first heard the term “Commedia dell’Arte” in a high school theater history class. He began to study it in earnest in 2013, as Company Manager and Artistic Director of “The Panini Players” at Northwestern University and he then branched out to the Commedia troupe “At Your Service” at the Bristol Ren Faire from 2016-2018. He was one of the founding members of Laughing Stock Theatre in 2019, and has traveled to Reggio Emilia to study with Antonio Fava multiple times at his Scuola Internazionale dell’Attore Comico. He is a co-owner of LST and its Artistic Director.

*Denotes Ensemble Member

The Storm of the Century Opens June 14th and runs until June 29th.
Tickets Available at www.laughingstockchi.com.

#Commediadellarte #Commedia #StormoftheCentury #Masks #chicagotheatre #comedy #newplay

Claire Hart Proepper* (She/Her)
Signora Bianca

Claire Hart Proepper is a founding member and one of the owners of LST in addition to being the Executive Director. She has been performing, directing, and studying Commedia for the past 13 years. Select Commedia performance credits include: Pantalone in Over My Dead Body, Signora Rosaura in The Masquerade; Or, Love is Queer to Stay, Colombina and Isabella in BirdCoin; Or, The One Where They Learn To Respect Women (Laughing Stock Theatre), Colombina in At Your Service: Commedia dell’Arte (Bristol Renaissance Faire), Rosaura in The Venetian Twins (Piccolo Theatre). Claire received her theatre and history degrees from the University of Virginia and completed Antonio Fava’s Stage Internazionale di Commedia Dell’Arte. She sends her love to her family, friends, her ever-supportive husband, Kurt and their adorable son, Jack.

*Denotes Ensemble Member

The Storm of the Century Opens June 14th and runs until June 29th.
Tickets Available at www.laughingstockchi.com.

#Commediadellarte #Commedia #StormoftheCentury #Masks #chicagotheatre #comedy #newplay

Brendon Duran (He/They)
Dottore

Brendon Duran is thrilled to be making their Laughing Stock Theatre debut, and for their return to the theatre for first time since 2020. They are an actor, comedian and theatre educator from the steamy bayous and floodplains of Houston, Texas. Their favorite theatre performances include Aesop’s Adventures at Raven Theatre, Oskar and the Last Straw! tour at Alley Theatre and The Judgement of Fools at Horse Head Theatre. Brendon was a player with ComedySportz Houston from 2011 to 2018, where they were in hundreds of improv shows as a performer, director and producer, and in classes as an instructor and eventually Director of Education. They were also a teaching artist with the Alley Theatre. They’ve performed with indie improv groups in Chicago and across the country, being featured at festivals including Bentwood Comedy Festival (Chicago), Out of Bounds Comedy Festival (Austin) and Trill Comedy Festival (Houston). Brendon is a proud member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 134. They earned their BFA in Theatre from the University of Houston in 2015.

The Storm of the Century Opens June 14th and runs until June 29th.
Tickets Available at www.laughingstockchi.com.

#Commediadellarte #Commedia #StormoftheCentury #Masks #chicagotheatre #comedy #newplay

Olivia Finkelstein (She/Her)
Isabella

Olivia Finkelstein is an actor and writer who is newly Chicago-based, having recently moved from Seattle. She is so excited to return to Laughing Stock after performing in their New Work Festival in February. Olivia is a recent graduate of Illinois Wesleyan University’s BFA Acting program. Some of her recent credits include Reality Winner in Is This a Room (Harlequin Productions) and #2 in The Wolves (IWU) alongside various short films created in the PNW. She’s happy to be here! oliviafinkelstein.com

The Storm of the Century Opens June 14th and runs until June 29th.
Tickets Available at www.laughingstockchi.com.

#Commediadellarte #Commedia #StormoftheCentury #Masks #chicagotheatre #comedy #newplay

Helena Scholz-Carlson* (She/Her)
Flaminia

Helena performed Commedia for the first time in Laughing Stock’s BirdCoin; or, the One Where They Learn to Respect Women and is delighted to be returning! She is an Evanston-based actor, playwright, and artist. She graduated from Northwestern University where she studied theatre, with a focus on playwriting. At NU she directed Macbeth and appeared as Vivian Bearing in Wit, Romeo in R&J, and Laura in Tea & Sympathy. Helena also studied classical performance at the Great River Shakespeare Festival.

*Denotes Ensemble Member

The Storm of the Century Opens June 14th and runs until June 29th.
Tickets Available at www.laughingstockchi.com.

#Commediadellarte #Commedia #StormoftheCentury #Masks #chicagotheatre #comedy #newplay

Meet the hardworking folks who are creating this beautiful piece of theatre:

Cast List:
(in order of appearance)

Flaminia............Helena Scholz-Carlson*
Isabella............Olivia Finkelstein
Dottore............Brendon Duran
Signora Bianca............Claire Proepper*
Colombina............Shea Lee*
Bagattino............Martin Downs*

Production Team:

Directed by............Steven Yandell
Stage Management............Grace Mealey
Choreographer............Martin Downs*
Costumer............Jennifer Mohr*
Props Designer............Shea Lee*

*Denotes Ensemble Member

The Storm of the Century Opens June 14th and runs until June 29th.
Tickets Available at www.laughingstockchi.com.

#Commediadellarte #Commedia #StormoftheCentury #Masks #chicagotheatre #comedy #newplay

We’ve already had a flash flood and a dust storm during our rehearsals – coincidence? I hope so!

The show is almost fully devised, we’re just putting the finishing touches on it and creating the beautiful precise art you’ve come to love. From slapstick fights to falling over couches, this show will have something for everyone! It’s definitely going to be one you won’t want to miss.

The Storm of the Century Opens June 14th and runs until June 29th.
Tickets Available at www.laughingstockchi.com.

#Commediadellarte #Commedia #StormoftheCentury #Masks #chicagotheatre #comedy #newplay

The public wants to know, what is Laughing Stock’s newest play about? Here’s the answer you’ve all been waiting for!

All performances will be outside at Ridgeville Park (weather permitting) with a rain location if needed. Performances begin at 5:30pm but feel free to come early and enjoy a picnic before the show.

The Storm of the Century Opens June 14th and runs until June 29th.
Tickets Available at www.laughingstockchi.com.

#Commediadellarte #Commedia #StormoftheCentury #Masks #chicagotheatre #comedy #newplay

Tickets are on sale now for Laughing Stock’s newest play: The Storm of the Century; Or, An Impractical Time for Love.

All shows are Pay-What-You-Can and tickets are available at the door but VIP ticket holders ($25+) will be guaranteed seating of their choice. Register today at www.laughingstockchi.com.

Grab a friend and get ready for some laughs!

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Next Up for Laughing Stock: A New Commedia Play! Join us at Ridgeville Park in Evanston weekends at 5:30pm for a beautiful love story that’s interrupted by a storm! Hopefully that won’t be the case for the performances 😬🙏🫣

Next Up for Laughing Stock: A New Commedia Play! Join us at Ridgeville Park in Evanston weekends at 5:30pm for a beautiful love story that’s interrupted by a storm! Hopefully that won’t be the case for the performances 😬🙏🫣

Bring a picnic blanket or a chair, relax with a light repast or a tasty beverage, and prepare to enjoy 60-75 minutes of uninterrupted entertainment.

Tickets are suggested $25 but are all Pay-What-You-Can and you can register today at www.laughingstockchi.com.

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Antonio is safely back in Reggio and we’re finally catching up on sleep after a whirlwind of a week. Between lectures, presentations, workshops, rehearsals, performances, and most importantly, meals, we didn’t give the Maestro much time to rest. Thank you again to everyone who participated and who helped make this week a success.

Now on to the next! Check out www.laughingstockchi.com or check back here soon for the announcement of our next show, in rehearsals now, opening June 14th!

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Cucumbers, playing cards, mice, and misunderstandings - La Solitudine de Cetrulo had it all. Antonio Fava was “mesmerizing” as Pulcinella and Claire was good too I guess 😉. It was truly an honor to get to perform alongside one of the greats.

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Thank you to all who came out on Sunday night for La Solitudine del Cetrulo! We hope you had as much fun watching it as we did performing it. And for those who missed it, here’s a little peak at the closing song - a beautiful Neapolitan love song written by Antonio Fava.

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It’s Showtime! Please enjoy the program for tonight’s (5/18) event - photos to follow. Thank you to all those who helped make tonight possible and to all those attending. Together we can keep the Commedia alive. Enjoy the show!

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Last chance to see a master at work! Today (5/18) @9pm - enjoy 75 minutes of Commedia dell’Arte indoors, near a bar. What better way to end the week? Tickets at www.secondcity.com or www.laughingstockchi.com. See you soon! #commediadellarte #comicmask #masks #italianinchicago #pulcinella #workshop #lectures #performance #chicagotheatre #clown

Thank you to all who joined us for our Commedia Actor’s Workshop. Day One is done but we’ll be back tomorrow for more! We’ve covered Zanni, Capitano, and Signora and next up we’ll meet the Vecchi and the Inamorati.

Also tomorrow (5/18) you have the opportunity to see Antonio in action in La Solitudine del Cetrulo at 9pm! Tickets at www.secondcity.com.

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Workshops are underway but there’s still time to see Antonio in action! What do Mice, Bloody Knives, and Cucumbers have in common? Find out in “La Solitudine del Cetrulo” or “The Solitude of the Cucumber”. One Night Only—Sunday (5/18) at 9pm. Get tickets at www.secondcity.com or www.laughingstockchi.com.

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Actor’s Workshops begin tomorrow (5/17) at 11:30am. Feel free to arrive at Links Hall anytime after 11am to warm up as we will start promptly. Registration will remain open until 11am or all spots are filled, whichever comes first. See you there! www.laughingstocktheatre.com #commediadellarte #comicmask #masks #italianinchicago #pulcinella #workshop#performance #chicagotheatre #clown

We still have a few spaces remaining for a workshop you won’t want to miss, so make sure to register today! Come try your hand at Zanni, Vecchi, Capitani, and Lazzi and add some tools to your actor’s or improvisor’s toolkit. www.laughingstockchi.com. #commediadellarte #comicmask #masks #italianinchicago #pulcinella #workshop#performance #chicagotheatre #clown

Laughing Stock Theatre is hosting internationally renowned Commedia expert, Antonio Fava for a week of events culminating in a performance at Donny’s Skybox Studio Theatre on Sunday 5/18 at 9pm. This Commedia dell’Arte play stars Antonio as Pulcinella, servant to Signora (played by Claire Hart Proepper), who wakes up to find her missing. While searching for her, he explores the harshness of life and love, with a quick break for dinner. “La Solitudine del Cetrulo” or “The Solitude of the Cucumber” is One Night Only. Get tickets at www.secondcity.com.

For those interested he will also be teaching an Actor’s Workshop on Saturday 5/17 & Sunday 5/18. More details at www.laughingstockchi.com.

#commediadellarte #comicmask #masks #italianinchicago #pulcinella #workshop#performance #chicagotheatre #clown

Calling Actors in Chicago — Want to learn to physicalize your emotions? How about principals of mask work? Comic moments? Come add some tools to your toolkit this weekend with Antonio Fava and Laughing Stock Theatre’s Commedia dell’Arte Actor’s Workshop. More details and registration at www.laughingstockchi.com. #commediadellarte #comicmask #masks #italianinchicago #pulcinella #workshop #lectures #performance #chicagotheatre #clown

What is Commedia dell’Arte? How can it help you improve your craft as an actor? Find out this weekend (5/17 & 5/18) at Antonio Fava’s Commedia Actor’s Workshop brought to you by Chicago’s Commedia Theatre Company, Laughing Stock Theatre. Register today at www.laughingstockchi.com. #commediadellarte #comicmask #masks #italianinchicago #pulcinella #workshop #lectures #performance #chicagotheatre #clown

Grazie all’Istituto per una meravigliosa serata! And thank you to all who came out to learn about Commedia and Meet the Maestro. Good fun was had by all! Next up: Join us this weekend (5/17&5/18) for a Commedia Actor’s Workshop followed by a performance on 5/18 @ 9pm. More details at www.laughingstockchi.com #commediadellarte #commediadellarte🎭 #commedia #meettheauthor #pulcinella #masks #workshop #performance #comedy #clown #cucumber

Today is the Day! Join us at the Italian Cultural Institute for a conversation about Commedia. Doors open at 5:30 and the lecture will begin at 6pm.

This event is FREE.

Please register at https://iicchicago.esteri.it or www.laughingstockchi.com

This event is brought to you in cooperation with the Italian Cultural Institute of Chicago.

Books will be available for purchase ($40)

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Who is Antonio Fava?

Antonio is a leading authority on Commedia dell’Arte, having studied, performed, and published on the topic for over 45 years. His book, “The Comic Mask of the Commedia dell’Arte” is widely considered to be one of the seminal texts on the subject. He runs the Scuola Internazionale dell’Attore Comico in Reggio Emilia, Italy where he’s trained hundreds of international actors over the years.

Not only an internationally recognized performer, director, teacher, and musician but also a mask maker, Antonio designs and crafts traditional leather masks that are used by universities and theatre companies around the globe. They are also featured in prestigious museums and cultural institutions.

His mission is to preserve and promote the tradition of Commedia dell’Arte through research and transmission of its rich cultural heritage.

Join Laughing Stock Theatre, this week only, as we take time to learn from Antonio. Three Events - Reserve your place today at www.laughingstockchi.com

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Hey Chicago! There’s still time to register for 3 amazing events this week where you can learn Commedia dell’Arte from one of the world’s foremost scholars and performers! You don’t want to miss out on this opportunity. Check out www.laughingstockchi.com for details. Register today! #commediadellarte #bookpresentation #actorsworkshop #performance #pulcinella #masks #cucumber #chicagotheatre #chicagotheater #comedy

Space is going fast! Register today to spend an unforgettable weekend learning Commedia from a master. www.laughingstockchi.com #commediadellarte #zanni #vecchi #masks #italy #chicagotheatre #linkshall #masterclass #workshop

Interested in Commedia dell’Arte? Come meet Antonio Fava as he talks about his new book on Pulcinella - a character near and dear to his heart and very important to the Commedia. This FREE event is at the Italian Cultural Institute (500 N Michigan Ste 1450) on Wednesday (5/14) at 6pm. Register today at https://iicchicago.esteri.it or www.laughingstockchi.com. #commediadellarte #chicagotheatre #author #newbook #englishanditalian #pulcinella

Thank you to Jeff Mills and DePaul University for having Antonio in to share a history of Commedia. It was a great time! Next up: Come see Antonio on Wednesday at the Italian Cultural Institute where he’ll explain his latest research on Pulcinella (5/14 @ 6pm) www.laughingstockchi.com #commediadellarte #history #masks #stockcharacters #mythbusting #chicago #chicagotheatre

Want to see Commedia performed by a master? One Night Only - one hour of hilarity in a variety of languages. Watch Pulcinella explore the harshness of life with special appearances by Dottora and Signora. Www.laughingstockchi.com or www.secondcity.com for tickets. #commediadellarte #pulcinella #cucumber #chicagotheatre #chicago #comedy

Ever wondered what Antonio Fava’s SCUOLA INTERNAZIONALE DELL’ATTORE COMICO is like? Come preview it with Laughing Stock Theatre for two days. Register on www.laughingstockchi.com! Space is limited and on a first come first serve basis so register today! #commediadellarte #comedy #training #workshop #theatre #chicagotheater #chicagotheatre #italy

The Maestro has landed! Join us next week for a lecture, workshop, and performance. www.laughingstockchi.com for more details. Register today as space is limited. Don’t miss this rare opportunity! #commediadellarte #pulcinella #lecture #workshop #performance #cucumber #zanni #lazzi #masks #commediamasks #italianinchicago #chicagotheatre #chicagotheater

Calling all DePaul students - this one’s for you! This Saturday (5/10) Antonio Fava will be presenting a free lecture and demonstration of Commedia dell’Arte for students and faculty. Come and meet the Maestro and learn from a master. #commediadellarte #mask #depauluniversity #chicagotheatre #pulcinella #lecture #demonstration #comedy

Antonio Fava wrote a new book on Pulcinella and will be presenting it to the public on Wednesday, May 14th. Register today for FREE! You don’t want to miss the opportunity to learn about this foundational character in the Commedia dell’Arte from a master. This event is presented in cooperation with the Istituto Italiano di Cultura di Chicago. Hope to see you there! #commediadellarte #chicagotheatre #pulcinella #booksigning #author #italy

Get Ready! The Maestro returns to Chicago for a week of Commedia. Head over to www.laughingstockchi.com to see how to participate in the public events. Bring your friends! This is going to be a fun one! #commediadellarte #chicagotheatre #pulcinella #booksigning #workshop #performance #education

Thank you to all who came out last Tuesday for the third and final performance of our Staged Readings: The Lesbian Pirate Show by Helena Scholz-Carlson & Alexis Pena-Cohen. We received an overwhelming response, and are so pleased our audience enjoyed the play! If you missed it, we can at least share some photos of the fabulous performers during the reading. #stagedreading #commediadellarte #chicagotheatre

It’s here!! The last show of our Staged Reading series: The Lesbian Pirate Show by Alexis Cohen-Pena & Helena Scholz Carlson premieres tonight (2/25) at 7pm. There’s still time to make your free reservation. Last chance to catch a new Commedia Play! See you there! #commediadellarte #stagedreading #chicagotheatre

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