Eelpout! at Theater Wit
Dates: 4/21/2026 - 5/30/2026
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Eelpout! is a world premiere production by playwright Paul W. Kruse, presented by resident company Shattered Globe Theatre at Theater Wit in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood. The production runs through May 30 as part of Theater Wit's current spring season.
Cast and Creative Team for Eelpout! at Theater Wit
Cast
Veronica Garza
Cindy Lou-Who
Creative Team
Christopher Pazdernik
Director
Joshua Harmon
Playwright
Itamar Moses
Book Writer
Erik Della Penna
Composer
David Yazbek
Composer
Brenda Didier
Choreographer
Jeremy Wechsler
Director
Guillermo Cienfuegos
Director
News About Eelpout! at Theater Wit
BIRDS OF NORTH AMERICA, IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS, and More Nominated For Equity Jeff Awards; Full List
July 23, 2026 In celebration of its 58th anniversary awarding recognition for Equity theater, the Joseph Jefferson Awards announces its nominations for the 2025 –2026 season, including the Goodman Theatre, Chicago Shakespeare Theater and more.
Ian Frank Named Shattered Globe Theatre’s New Producing Artistic Director
May 20, 2026 Chicago's Shattered Globe Theatre named Ian Frank as its new Producing Artistic Director following a national search. Frank previously served as Executive Director of Mudlark Theater in Evanston.
May 11, 2026
Review: Shattered Globe Theatre's EELPOUT! at Theater Wit
April 25, 2026 The world premiere of Eelpout! concludes Shattered Globe Theatre’s 35th anniversary season at Chicago’s Theater Wit. Founded in 1991, the company has built a reputation for presenting both canonical works and original plays that center on bold, challenging perspectives. Even though the preview performance was a little slow at the beginning, this new comedy ultimately offers a distinct and surprising take on Midwestern masculinity and queer identity.
Shattered Globe Theatre Adds 3 New Ensemble Members and 5 Artistic Associates
April 09, 2026 Chicago's Shattered Globe Theatre announced three new Ensemble Members—Ellie Fey, Kotryna Hilko and Jeff Rodriguez—along with five new Artistic Associates, as the company celebrates its 35th year.
EELPOUT! Will Come to Chicago’s Shattered Globe Theatre
March 24, 2026 Chicago's Shattered Globe Theatre will present the World Premiere of Eelpout! by Paul W. Kruse, directed by Jeremy Ohringer, April 17-May 30, 2026. Learn more here!About the Theatre
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