Trap Door Theatre

09/12/2026

Tickets are selling fast this weekend for THE MAN WHO FELL WITH THE RAIN! Come see us before we close on Sept. 26. 🪽

09/10/2026

Check out this interview with THE MAN WHO FELL WITH THE RAIN Playwright Andrei Kuriechik!

Sergey Elkin asks Andrei a range of fascinating questions from the opportunities a small stage offers to building actor-director relationships.

Join us at Trap Door starting tonight for another weekend of performances of THE MAN WHO FELL WITH THE RAIN, or join us on Sunday evening for a performance followed by a talk back with Andrei Kureichik and director Kay Martinovich!

3 сентября на сцене чикагского Trap Door Theatre состоялась американская премьера спектакля “Сбитый дождем” (“The Man Who Fell with the Rain”). Автор пьесы — известный белорусский те...

09/09/2026

The artistic team of THE MARTYRDOM OF PETER OHEY by Sławomir Mroźek begins their tour in Poland this month!

Join us at Trap Door in ONE WEEK on Wednesday, September 16th for a special fundraiser performance of the production, and wish the artists a bon voyage as they prepare to depart for Poland.

Tickets are pay-what-you-will, giving you the opportunity to make your fundraiser ticket purchase a meaningful contribution toward getting Trap Door to Poland.

Trap Door still needs to raise $5,000 to make this tour possible.
Whether you're giving your support by joining us at the fundraiser, or by making a donation to Trap Door, make sure to wish these artists well as they prepare for this journey!

Fundraiser tickets: https://our.show/peter-ohey-tour-fundraiser

09/08/2026

Join us at Trap Door this Sunday, September 13th at 7PM for a special performance of THE MAN WHO FELL WITH THE RAIN, followed by a post-show talkback with Playwright Andrei Kureichik, Director Kay Martinovich, and the cast!

Don't miss this rare and unique opportunity to converse with the artistic team of The Man Who Fell with the Rain. Tickets are going fast for this Sunday performance... don't delay in getting yours!

Tickets: https://our.show/the-man-who-fell-with-the-rain

09/07/2026

We’re back for performances this Thursday! THE MAN WHO FELL WITH THE RAIN runs Sept. 3-26. 🪽

09/07/2026

"An exceptionally good show is now on stage at Chicago’s Trap Door Theatre. This wonder—The Man Who Fell with the Rain— has been translated through three languages on its way to the footlights in its U.S. premiere" - Bill Esler, Buzz Center Stage

After a sold out opening weekend, don't miss your chance to see this Highly Recommended production before all the tickets are gone!

An exceptionally good show is now on stage at Chicago’s Trap Door Theatre. This wonder—The Man Who Fell with the Rain— has been translated through three languages on its way to the footlights in its U.S. premiere, right here on the tiny stage on Cortland Ave. Originating in Spanish as a childr...

09/04/2026

What an amazing night— and we are sold out for tonight’s performance! Don’t miss this show. Link in bio for tickets! 🪽

09/03/2026

Happy Opening to the artistic team of THE MAN WHO FELL WITH THE RAIN!

We can't wait to see this magical production come to life tonight at Trap Door Theatre!

Only a few tickets remain for the rest of opening weekend... get your tickets today!

Tickets: https://our.show/the-man-who-fell-with-the-rain

Photo by Chris Popio

09/02/2026

THE MAN WHO FELL WITH THE RAIN, Written by Andrei Kureichik, Translated by John Freedman, and Directed by Kay Martinovich Opens Tomorrow!

Opening weekend is almost fully sold out, don't miss your chance to be one of the last to catch this magical play!

Tickets: https://our.show/the-man-who-fell-with-the-rain

Photos by Chris Popio

08/28/2026

Trap Door is thrilled to welcome Dan Cobbler and Gus Thomas as new Ensemble Members of Trap Door Theatre!

Cobbler and Gus, we are thrilled to have you in the Trap Door family and can't wait to see what you bring to the Trap Door stage next.