The Playground Theater

The Playground Theater Non-profit, artist-run theater
FREE shows & workshops

Come out to THE MIXER workshop and jam
Every Monday at 8pm

Supported in part by grants.
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Supported in large by donations 😉

Laughter • For All • Forever

Looking for Monday night plans? 🎭Come by THE MIXER tonight at 8 PM and watch a room full of performers build something c...
07/27/2026

Looking for Monday night plans? 🎭

Come by THE MIXER tonight at 8 PM and watch a room full of performers build something completely new from absolutely nothing. Got something to say? Got no idea what to say? Either way, there’s a spot for you.

This week’s MIXER is hosted by the wonderful Jillian Mueller () ⚡

No admission fee. 100% donation based.

We’ll see you tonight!

07/27/2026

This week JULY 27TH-AUG 2ND at The Playground! 🎭🎪✨

Got something to say? Got no idea what to say? Either way, THE MIXER has a spot for you ⚡ This week hosted by Jillian Mueller ()!

Calling all degenerates, daydreamers, and professional internet lurkers… GOON HOUR is clocking in. We won’t ask questions if you don’t 👀

Bring your baggage to FAMILY MEETING, then stick around for VERONICA! because some nights deserve just a little extra drama 💖

TOTALLY MENTAL! is exactly what it sounds like. Emphasis on the totally 🧠

Throw a pass and say a prayer with HAIL MARYS, then spend A BEAUTIFUL NIGHT IN OUR NEIGHBORHOOD where things are friendly, familiar, and maybe just a little weird 🏡✨

Come hang out with DEVIN GLASS & PALS, then finish the night with AN HOUR OF S3X WITH ME. Don’t worry… it’s probably not what you’re expecting 😉🎭

Spend your Sunday afternoon with LUNCH-TIME. Because brunch is temporary, but improv is forever ☀️🥪

100% donation based! Come laugh, spiral, reinvent yourself, or all three!

We’ll be here…you should be too

07/20/2026

This week JULY 20TH-JULY 26TH at The Playground! 🎭🎪✨

Got something to say? Got no idea what to say? Either way, THE MIXER has a spot for you ⚡this week hosted by Sam Locke!

The lights are on, the stage is open, and your next big idea is waiting. OPEN FOR REHEARSALS is your excuse to finally stop saying “we should put something together” 🎬

Ups, downs, twists, turns, and maybe a little whiplash. That’s HEEHAW SEESAW. Then pack your imaginary bags for MALDIVAS, no passport required 🌴✈️

Poetry and improv are sharing the same brain cell in POEPROV, then let A MAN, NO PLAN prove that sometimes winging it is the best plan of all 🎭✨

Things are about to get loud, crunchy, and delightfully chaotic in CRUNCHY TOWN 🥣💥

100% donation based! Come laugh, spiral, reinvent yourself, or all three!

We’ll be here…you should be too

COME JOIN US TOMORROW AT 8 with Sam Locke for THE MIXER!!! And if you can’t make it tomorrow, there’s always next week… ...
07/19/2026

COME JOIN US TOMORROW AT 8 with Sam Locke for THE MIXER!!!

And if you can’t make it tomorrow, there’s always next week… 😉

Chicagos ONLY Monday night improv WORKSHOP + JAM. And did I mention 100% FREE?!

Community built, community lead, come be a part of our community.

The Playground Social Hour and MEGA SHOW are back and you’re invited!RSVP on Partiful!🔗 in bioSocial Hour My Buddy's Chi...
07/18/2026

The Playground Social Hour and MEGA SHOW are back and you’re invited!

RSVP on Partiful!
🔗 in bio

Social Hour My Buddy's Chicago • Downstairs
4-5pm

MEGA SHOW • Upstairs & Online
5:30-7ish

*Not actually acid rain…but it could be gross. If you reserved tickets for either show, they’ve been transferred to next...
07/17/2026

*Not actually acid rain…but it could be gross.

If you reserved tickets for either show, they’ve been transferred to next week. We hope you can still make it!

Stay safe! See you soon!

07/13/2026

This week JULY 13TH-JULY 19TH at The Playground! 🎭🎪✨

Got something to say? Got no idea what to say? Either way, THE MIXER has a spot for you ⚡

Need to loosen up? YOGA FOR CREATIVES is here to stretch more than just your hamstrings 🧘

Things are getting shaken, stirred, and probably a little dramatic with BRANDY ALEXANDER 🍸

It’s THE DICKEY SHOW… enough said. Then stick around for BITS & BOBS, where all the best weird little ideas somehow find each other 🧩

Ups, downs, twists, turns, and maybe a little whiplash. That’s HEEHAW SEESAW. Then pack your imaginary bags for MALDIVAS, no passport required 🌴✈️

Draft day has arrived and FANTASY FOOTBALL is here to prove that imaginary teams can inspire very real emotions 🏈

We’ve all got them… MOMMY ISSUES is ready to unpack absolutely none of them in a healthy way 💐😅

100% donation based! Come laugh, spiral, reinvent yourself, or all three!

We’ll be here…you should be too

Some photos taken recently at The Playground. 🎭Turns out great art gets made here. Come see for yourself.Free shows. Goo...
07/12/2026

Some photos taken recently at The Playground. 🎭

Turns out great art gets made here. Come see for yourself.

Free shows. Good shows. We’d love to have you. 💛

07/06/2026

This week JULY 6TH-JULY 12TH at The Playground! 🎭🎪✨

Got something to say? Got no idea what to say? Either way, THE MIXER has a spot for you ⚡

The stage is yours! OPEN FOR EVENING REHEARSALS means it’s your chance to get in the room, try something new, and give your next idea some legs 🎬

Round two! OPEN FOR EVENING REHEARSALS is back, because sometimes the best ideas need another night to cook 🍳✨

Time to put your favorite moments front and center with HIGHLIGHT. No skipping to the good part… this is the good part ⭐

Trust the process with PROCESS ART, then stick around for CREATURE FEATURE where things are bound to get a little strange 👾🎨

Meet somebody you’ll never forget at CHARACTER CREATOR SHOW. They might even be you 🎭

The tea is hot at SPILLING T… come thirsty ☕✨

Things are about to get loud, crunchy, and delightfully chaotic in CRUNCHY TOWN 🥣💥

100% donation based! Come laugh, spiral, reinvent yourself, or all three!

We’ll be here…you should be too

06/29/2026

This week JUNE 29TH-JULY 5TH at The Playground! 🎭🎪✨

We’ve got a week full of our favs!

Got something to say? Got no idea what to say? Either way, THE MIXER has a spot for you ⚡

Calling all degenerates, daydreamers, and professional internet lurkers… GOON HOUR is clocking in. We won’t ask questions if you don’t 👀

Turn up the volume and press play on MIDWEST MIXTAPE, where every scene feels like finding your new favorite song on an old playlist 🎶

Put your own memories on display and see what ends up hanging on the walls of MUSEUM OF YOU. You might just find yourself in the exhibit 🖼️✨

Some people stretch the truth. LIAR LIAR makes an art form out of it 🤥🔥

Spend your Sunday afternoon with LUNCH-TIME. Because brunch is temporary, but improv is forever ☀️🥪

100% donation based! Come laugh, spiral, reinvent yourself, or all three!

We’ll be here…you should be too

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Chicago, IL
60640

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