While returning to the land of his childhood, a weary traveler encounters a series of strange and indifferent characters. His journey becomes a surreal meditation on memory, identity, and the impossibility of escape. Ionesco weaves commonplace ideas, images, and observations to unmask complex truths and profound ambiguities.
Cast and Creative Team for Man with Bags at Trap Door Theatre
Cast
# Cast List
**The Man Who Fell With the Rain**
Carolyn Benjamin
Ensemble
Tony-Elias Choufani
Ensemble
Dan Cobbler
Ensemble
Heraldo Hermosillo
Ensemble
Emily Lotspeich
Ensemble
Laura Nelson
Ensemble
Keith Surney
Ensemble
Gracie Wallace
Ensemble
Shawna Franks
Ensemble
Camilla Frontain
Ensemble
Larry Grimm
Ensemble
Creative Team
Kay Martinovich
Director
Kay Martinovich
Adapter
Susan Padveen
Director
Natalia Korczakowska
Director
Spencer Huffman
Director
Jeremy Ohringer
Director
Nicole Wiesner
Director
Miguel Long
Director
John Freedman
Translator
Soren Gauger
Translator
Nicholas Bethell
Translator
Danny Rockett
Composer
Danny Rockett
Writer
News About Man with Bags at Trap Door Theatre
Trap Door Theatre to Present 33rd Season of Mainstage and Short Run Works
July 28, 2026 Trap Door Theatre in Chicago will present its 33rd season, featuring Mainstage productions, Short Run shows, and Special Performances, including a world premiere musical and several U.S. and Chicago premieres.About the Theatre
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Trap Door Theatre Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
What shows are coming up next at Trap Door Theatre?
The Martyrdom of Peter Ohey Poland Tour (10/01/26-10/10/26)
Any Rebellion of Will (10/08/26-11/01/26)
Oh, Buddy (11/12/26-12/19/26)
The False Servant (01/14/27-02/20/27)
Magical Wound (05/13/27-06/19/27)
The Game (08/01/27-08/31/27)
Any Rebellion of Will (10/08/26-11/01/26)
Oh, Buddy (11/12/26-12/19/26)
The False Servant (01/14/27-02/20/27)
Magical Wound (05/13/27-06/19/27)
The Game (08/01/27-08/31/27)
What shows have played recently at Trap Door Theatre?
The Man Who Fell With the Rain (09/03/26-09/19/26)
Utopia Trip (06/28/26-06/28/26)
Rag Doll on a Bomb Site (12/11/25-12/13/25)
Ghost Fetus (09/11/25-09/27/25)
Troll (07/29/16-08/13/16)
Hamletmachine (01/06/11-02/12/11)
Utopia Trip (06/28/26-06/28/26)
Rag Doll on a Bomb Site (12/11/25-12/13/25)
Ghost Fetus (09/11/25-09/27/25)
Troll (07/29/16-08/13/16)
Hamletmachine (01/06/11-02/12/11)
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Fleetwood Max Raue Center For The Arts (10/03-10/03) |
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Love Story: A Tribute to Taylor Swift Raue Center For The Arts (11/07-11/07) |
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Mean Girls Paramount Theatre (8/26-10/11) |
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Million Dollar Quartet Stolp Island Theatre (10/07-1/03) |
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Rotary Rocks The Raue: James Garner's Tribute to Johnny Cash Raue Center For The Arts (10/24-10/24) |
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The Dave Matthews Tribute Band Raue Center For The Arts (9/25-9/25) |
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Blond Ambition: A Tribute to Madonna Raue Center For The Arts (11/07-11/07) |
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Memphis The Musical Studebaker Theater at the Fine Arts Building (10/24-10/25) |
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SIX (Boleyn Tour) Peoria Civic Center (11/17-11/19) |
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Prayer Circle Redtwist Theatre (9/17-11/08) |
