Fat Theatre Project

05/08/2026

Throwback to our April poetry night! Thank you to all the features, open mic-ers, and audiences who came out. Big thanks to our hosts

05/06/2026

First stop of the summer! See you on Sunday, June 14th at 8PM!

05/02/2026

Ohhhh we can't WAIT to party with !

On Monday, May 18th at 6:45PM in Logan Square (2162 N Milwaukee), we'll be joining Big Bodies Baddies for a fun dance class. This class is 50 minutes long and is designed to be comfortable for beginners.

Register at the link in the bio and DM us for the discount code!!

See you there!

04/24/2026

Tonight! See you at Nabala Cafe!

You're invited to a poetic tour-de- force curated by Lou McNaughton!

Come on down to Nabala Cafe on April 24th at 7PM for some gorgeous poetry and an open mic that you can sign up for starting at 6:30. Celebrate National Poetry Month with words, community, and delicious food and drink.

Featured poets:
Bianca Thompson
Elle Jenceleski
Michael Oakes
Shellie

04/23/2026

.era NEVER misses!

Deep thanks to the incredible Steve Townshend for coming in to document our beautiful show, gorgeous design, and super photogenic actors. Spoilers/disembowlment included.

Already missing the top of the world.

Kassandra at the Top of the World
written and directed by Eileen Tull

Co-produced by The Terror Cottas, The Chicago Park District, and Fat Theatre Project

April 2-18, 2026
Berger Park Coach House Theatre
Edgewater, Chicago, IL

Cast and Crew
Starring
Maya Moreau as Kassandra

Featuring:

Ethan Carlson…………….Apollo
Jonathan Crabtree……..A Bird
Jacque Bischoff…………A Second Bird
Joél Cordova…………….Another Bird
Carleigh Ray……………..US/Kassandra
Grace Griego…………….US/Birds
Dani Major…………………US/Apollo

Stage Manager: Tricia Carver-Horner
Assistant Stage Manager: Shayla Woolsey

Artistic Team
Fight & Intimacy Choreography: Bianca Thompson
Lighting Design: Leland Culver
Makeup & Wardrobe Design: Shellie DiSalvo
Projections Design: Annie A
Props Design: Taylor Stageberg
Sound Design: Aaron Woodstein
Scenic Design: Mary Aurora Moore
Scenic Assistant: Justin Wojtysiak
Dramaturg: Jules Dreitzer
Production Manager: Taria Abram
Assistant Director: Melissa Golden
Casting Director: Taylor Pasche
Marketing Director: Melody DeRogatis
Graphic Design: Wendy Schmidt

Production Team
Eileen Tull, Artistic Director, Fat Theatre Project
Lou McNaughton, Fat Theatre Project Liaison
Morgan Manasa, Associate Producer
Wendy Schmidt, Executive Director, The Terror Cottas
Latham Zearfoss, Cultural Liaison for the Arts & Culture Unit of The Chicago Park District

04/23/2026

Happy Earth Day! Personally, we are big fans of the Earth. Love her work.

These fabulous organizations not only tabled/partnered with us during Kassandra at the Top of the World, they are also putting in the work to address ecological and environmental issues in different ways. Get connected and check out the work they do! Get involved.

04/21/2026

Gone.

Thank you so deeply to all the audiences, community partners, and artists who brought this show to life.

❤️

04/18/2026

It's closing night! See you at 7PM at Berger Park Cultural Center for our final show at the top of the world.

Kassandra at the Top of the World
written and directed by Eileen Tull

Co-produced by The Terror Cottas, The Chicago Park District, and Fat Theatre Project

Starring
Maya Moreau as Kassandra

Featuring:

Ethan Carlson…………….Apollo
Jonathan Crabtree……..A Bird
Jacque Bischoff…………A Second Bird
Joél Cordova…………….Another Bird
Carleigh Ray……………..US/Kassandra
Grace Griego…………….US/Birds
Dani Major…………………US/Apollo

Stage Manager: Tricia Carver-Horner
Assistant Stage Manager: Shayla Woolsey

Artistic Team
Fight & Intimacy Choreography: Bianca Thompson
Lighting Design: Leland Culver
Makeup & Wardrobe Design: Shellie DiSalvo
Projections Design: Annie A
Props Design: Taylor Stageberg
Sound Design: Aaron Woodstein
Scenic Design: Mary Aurora Moore
Scenic Assistant: Justin Wojtysiak
Dramaturg: Jules Dreitzer
Production Manager: Taria Abram
Assistant Director: Melissa Golden
Casting Director: Taylor Pasche
Marketing Director: Melody DeRogatis
Graphic Design: Wendy Schmidt

Production Team
Eileen Tull, Artistic Director, Fat Theatre Project
Lou McNaughton, Fat Theatre Project Liaison
Morgan Manasa, Associate Producer
Wendy Schmidt, Executive Director, The Terror Cottas
Latham Zearfoss, Cultural Liaison for the Arts & Culture Unit of The Chicago Park District

04/17/2026

How dare you, sign.

Tonight and tomorrow, then we fly away!

Kassandra at the Top of the World at Berger Park Cultural Center

04/16/2026

What are audiences saying about Kassandra at the Top of the World?

You only have three more chances to see this "epic and intimate" show!

Tickets are $10 or PWYC at the door. Link in the bio.