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Chicago Premiere of WORK HARD HAVE FUN MAKE HISTORY Comes to First Floor Theater
by Stephi Wild - Oct 16, 2025

Chicago's First Floor Theater has announced its 13th season with the Chicago Premiere of WORK HARD HAVE FUN MAKE HISTORY, written by reid tang and directed by Tina El Gamal.

First Floor Theater Announces Season 12
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 13, 2024

First Floor Theater reveals its 2025 season featuring world premieres and exciting new productions.

PRO-AM World Premiere, IN HIS HANDS Chicago Premiere & More Set for First Floor Theater 2024 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 29, 2023

First Floor Theater has revealed its 11th Season, featuring a world premiere, a Chicago premiere and more.

Photos: Get a First Look at First Floor Theater's BOTTICELLI IN THE FIRE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 3, 2022

First Floor Theater is launching its Tenth Season with the Chicago premiere of Jordan Tannahill’s Botticelli in the Fire, a hot-blooded queering of Renaissance Italy that questions the value of art at the collapse of society. Get a first look at photos here!

First Floor Theater to Launch 10th Season With Chicago Premiere of BOTTICELLI IN THE FIRE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 23, 2022

First Floor Theater will launch its Tenth Season with the Chicago premiere of Jordan Tannahill’s Botticelli in the Fire, a hot-blooded queering of Renaissance Italy that questions the value of art at the collapse of society.

Cast Announced for First Floor Theater's Chicago Premiere of BOTTICELLI IN THE FIRE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 25, 2022

First Floor Theater is launching its Tenth Season with the Chicago premiere of Jordan Tannahill’s Botticelli in the Fire, a hot-blooded queering of Renaissance Italy that questions the value of art at the collapse of society.

First Floor Theater Announces Omer Abbas Salem to Receive Second Blueprint Commission
by Stephi Wild - Mar 29, 2022

First Floor Theater has announced that company member Omer Abbas Salem will be awarded the theater’s second Blueprint Commission. The Blueprint Commission is First Floor Theater’s new play development program, made possible by Michael and Mona Heath of the HeathFund.

Woolly Mammoth/IAMA Theatre Companies Present HI, ARE YOU SINGLE?
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 10, 2020

Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company in association with IAMA Theatre Company are excited to play “wingman” together as they present Ryan J. Haddad's celebrated autobiographical solo show Hi, Are You Single?, directed by Laura Savia and Jess McLeod.

Photo Flash: Chicago Premiere of PLANO at First Floor Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 20, 2020

First Floor Theater is continuing its eighth season with the Chicago premiere of Will Arbery's dark comedy PLANO, directed by Steppenwolf ensemble member Audrey Francis. Presented as part of Steppenwolf's LookOut Series, PLANO is currently playing through March 28, 2020 at Steppenwolf's 1700 Theatre, 1700 N. Halsted St. in Chicago. Tickets are currently available at www.steppenwolf.org or by calling (312) 335-1650. The press opening is Thursday, February 20 at 8 pm.

First Floor Theater Presents the Chicago Premiere of PLANO
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 16, 2020

First Floor Theater is pleased to continue its eighth season with the Chicago premiere of Will Arbery's dark comedy PLANO, directed by Steppenwolf ensemble member Audrey Francis. Presented as part of Steppenwolf's LookOut Series, PLANO will play February 16 a?" March 28, 2020 at Steppenwolf's 1700 Theatre, 1700 N. Halsted St. in Chicago. Tickets are currently available at www.steppenwolf.org or by calling (312) 335-1650. The press opening is Thursday, February 20 at 8 pm.

Steppenwolf Theatre Company to Host Two Visiting Companies as Part of LookOut
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 13, 2019

Steppenwolf Theatre Company will host two bold visiting companies as part of LookOut, a year-round series that presents the work of artists and companies across genre and form. Steppenwolf's 1700 Theatre will be the home to two productions from impressive Chicago storefront theatres next year: First Floor Theater and Definition Theatre.

Black Box Acting Announces New Ownership
by Julie Musbach - Dec 20, 2018

Black Box Acting, Chicago's premier actor training program, today announced a change in ownership. Andrew Cutler, Amanda Fink and Eric Gerard will succeed co-founders and longtime co-owners Audrey Francis and Laura Hooper. Black Box will remain at its current headquarters at 2625 W. North Ave. near Chicago's Logan Square, Wicker Park and West Town neighborhoods. Francis and Hooper will remain active in the organization.

Photo Flash: First Floor Theater's HOODED, OR BEING BLACK FOR DUMMIES Begins November 17
by Julie Musbach - Oct 25, 2018

First Floor Theater is pleased to launch its seventh season with the Chicago premiere of Tearrance Arvelle Chisholm's wild, social commentary HOODED, OR BEING BLACK FOR DUMMIES, directed by Mikael Burke, playing October 20 - November 17, 2018 at FFT's resident home, The Den Theatre (2B), 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago.

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by Robert Diamond - Sep 27, 2018

Photo Flash: First Floor Theater's HOODED, OR BEING BLACK FOR DUMMIES Makes Chicago Premiere
by Julie Musbach - Sep 21, 2018

First Floor Theater is pleased to launch its seventh season with the Chicago premiere of Tearrance Arvelle Chisholm's wild, social commentary HOODED, OR BEING BLACK FOR DUMMIES, directed by Mikael Burke, playing October 20 - November 17, 2018 at FFT's resident home, The Den Theatre (2B), 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago.

Casting Announced For First Floor Theater's HOODED, OR BEING BLACK FOR DUMMIES
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 12, 2018

First Floor Theater is pleased to announce casting for the Chicago premiere of Tearrance Arvelle Chisholm's wild, social commentary HOODED, OR BEING BLACK FOR DUMMIES, directed by Mikael Burke.

First Floor Theater's REFRIGERATOR to Make World Premirere At The Den Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2018

First Floor Theater is thrilled to continue their sixth season with the world premiere of Lucas Baisch's poetic and poignant drama REFRIGERATOR, directed by artistic director Hutch Pimentel. REFRIGERATOR will play May 13 - June 9, 2018 at The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago. Tickets are on sale now at firstfloortheater.com. The press opening is Wednesday, May 16 at 7:30 pm.

Photo Flash: First Floor Theater Presents World Premiere of REFRIGERATOR
by Julie Musbach - May 16, 2018

First Floor Theater is thrilled to conclude their sixth season with the world premiere of Lucas Baisch's dystopian techno-thriller REFRIGERATOR, directed by artistic director Hutch Pimentel. REFRIGERATOR will play May 13 - June 9, 2018 at The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago.

First Floor Theater's REFRIGERATOR to Make World Premirere At The Den Theatre
by Julie Musbach - Apr 16, 2018

First Floor Theater is thrilled to continue their sixth season with the world premiere of Lucas Baisch's poetic and poignant drama REFRIGERATOR, directed by artistic director Hutch Pimentel. REFRIGERATOR will play May 13 - June 9, 2018 at The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago. Tickets are on sale now at firstfloortheater.com. The press opening is Wednesday, May 16 at 7:30 pm.

The Sound Announces World Premiere Of RED BOWL AT THE JEFFS
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 28, 2018

The Sound is pleased to announce the world premiere of RED BOWL AT THE JEFFS, written by Beth Hyland and directed by Rebecca Willingham. It will run at The Frontier, 1106 W. Thorndale Avenue, from March 30th to April 21st, 2018. Tickets will be available through thesoundchicago.com.