4th Street Theater - Chesterton, IN

08/26/2026

We had one of the playwrights came to see the play festival opening weekend. We still have a few seats available this weekend, so be sure to call to make your reservations - 219-926-7875

Of Our Own Device
by Dave Mansell
Director: Lindsey Perrine

Alley Banks as Abby
Chris Canul as Pierre
Jack Olson as Hugo
Jennifer Dietrich as Lauren

08/25/2026

reminder on Tuesday, August 25 at 7 PM we will have one more chance for you to audition for the powerful drama night mother


More info: https://4thstreetncca.com/auditions/

Show synopsis: Summary
Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, Susan Smith Blackburn Prize and a Drama Desk award, ’Night, Mother is set in the living room/kitchen of a small house on an isolated country road. The home is shared by Jessie and her mother. Jessie’s father is dead; her loveless marriage ended in divorce; her absent son is a petty thief and ne’er-do-well; her last job didn’t work out and in general, her life is stale and unprofitable. As the play begins, Jessie asks for her father’s service revolver and calmly announces that she intends to kill herself.
At first her mother, Thelma, refuses to take her seriously, but as Jessie sets about tidying the house and making lists of things to be looked after, her sense of desperate helplessness begins to build. In the end, with the inexorability of genuine tragedy, Thelma can only stand by, stunned and unbelieving, as Jessie quietly closes and locks her bedroom door and ends her profound unhappiness in one fatal, stunning and deeply disturbing moment – a moment never to be forgotten by those who have witnessed, and come to understand, her plight.

Content warning:
This play deals with self-harm/suicide and has gunshots.

Upcoming Auditions ‘night, Mother by Marsha Norman Director – Alexander Bonner Performances: November 6, 7, 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21, & 22, 2026 Sundays at 3:00 pm, all other performa…

08/22/2026

We are having auditions for the poweful drama 'Night Mother on August 24 & 25th. The show will run November 6-22.
More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1590609525799127
Show synopsis: Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, Susan Smith Blackburn Prize and a Drama Desk award, ’Night, Mother is set in the living room/kitchen of a small house on an isolated country road. The home is shared by Jessie and her mother. Jessie’s father is dead; her loveless marriage ended in divorce; her absent son is a petty thief and ne’er-do-well; her last job didn’t work out and in general, her life is stale and unprofitable. As the play begins, Jessie asks for her father’s service revolver and calmly announces that she intends to kill herself.
At first her mother, Thelma, refuses to take her seriously, but as Jessie sets about tidying the house and making lists of things to be looked after, her sense of desperate helplessness begins to build. In the end, with the inexorability of genuine tragedy, Thelma can only stand by, stunned and unbelieving, as Jessie quietly closes and locks her bedroom door and ends her profound unhappiness in one fatal, stunning and deeply disturbing moment – a moment never to be forgotten by those who have witnessed, and come to understand, her plight.
Content warning:
This play deals with self-harm/suicide and has gunshots.

08/20/2026

HELLO THERE, FRIENDS!! Tomorrow night is opening night for the 12th Annual Ten-Minute Play Festival at 4th Street Theater in Chesterton! This past week has been a difficult time for all of us who have and are still dealing with power outages, downed trees, and more. But we at the theater are looking forward to performing for our friends and taking a break from all of the madness we have experienced.

Our casts and directors, tech crew and stage crew have worked hard here to bring a little theater for your enjoyment. There are seats available for all performances and we hope to see you fill them.

For reservations, call 219-926-7875, leave your info and you will get a call back to confirm! Check our website for online tickets. We do not take credit cards at the theater.

PLEASE COME AND SUPPORT THIS FUN EVENT! We want to see you this Friday and Saturday at 8:00. doors open at 7:30 and Sunday at 3:00, doors open at 2:30. Same schedule for the following weekend!

HOPE TO SEE YOU!!

08/18/2026

We are having auditions for the poweful drama 'Night Mother on August 24 & 25th at 7:00pm. Please check the event or website for monologues to prepare!

The show will run November 6-22.
More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1590609525799127
Show synopsis: Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, Susan Smith Blackburn Prize and a Drama Desk award, ’Night, Mother is set in the living room/kitchen of a small house on an isolated country road. The home is shared by Jessie and her mother. Jessie’s father is dead; her loveless marriage ended in divorce; her absent son is a petty thief and ne’er-do-well; her last job didn’t work out and in general, her life is stale and unprofitable. As the play begins, Jessie asks for her father’s service revolver and calmly announces that she intends to kill herself.
At first her mother, Thelma, refuses to take her seriously, but as Jessie sets about tidying the house and making lists of things to be looked after, her sense of desperate helplessness begins to build. In the end, with the inexorability of genuine tragedy, Thelma can only stand by, stunned and unbelieving, as Jessie quietly closes and locks her bedroom door and ends her profound unhappiness in one fatal, stunning and deeply disturbing moment – a moment never to be forgotten by those who have witnessed, and come to understand, her plight.
Content warning:
This play deals with self-harm/suicide and has gunshots.

08/12/2026

Don't forget - our annual 10-Minute Play Festival opens very soon - August 21st. We have a great mix of dramas and comedies for you to enjoy.

There are only 6 performances, so get your tickets today: https://cur8.com/22552/project/140456 or you can call and leave a voice mail at: 219-926-7875.

(Please note - Cur8 is the only site we sell tickets on.)

08/11/2026

We are having auditions for the poweful drama 'Night Mother on August 24 & 25th. The show will run November 6-22.
More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1590609525799127
Show synopsis: Summary
Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, Susan Smith Blackburn Prize and a Drama Desk award, ’Night, Mother is set in the living room/kitchen of a small house on an isolated country road. The home is shared by Jessie and her mother. Jessie’s father is dead; her loveless marriage ended in divorce; her absent son is a petty thief and ne’er-do-well; her last job didn’t work out and in general, her life is stale and unprofitable. As the play begins, Jessie asks for her father’s service revolver and calmly announces that she intends to kill herself.
At first her mother, Thelma, refuses to take her seriously, but as Jessie sets about tidying the house and making lists of things to be looked after, her sense of desperate helplessness begins to build. In the end, with the inexorability of genuine tragedy, Thelma can only stand by, stunned and unbelieving, as Jessie quietly closes and locks her bedroom door and ends her profound unhappiness in one fatal, stunning and deeply disturbing moment – a moment never to be forgotten by those who have witnessed, and come to understand, her plight.
Content warning:
This play deals with self-harm/suicide and has gunshots.