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THE PRAGMATISTS by Trap Door Theatre to Tour New Jersey
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2026

Trap Door Theatre will bring its adaptation of Stanislaw Witkiewicz's absurdist chamber piece THE PRAGMATISTS to the Nimbus Arts Center in Jersey City, directed by Zeljko Djukic.

Review: LE BAL at Trap Door Theatre
by Emily Werner - May 17, 2026

What did our critic think of LE BAL at Trap Door Theatre?

VOICES INTERNATIONAL THEATRE AND ARTS FESTIVAL Returns to Jersey City in 2026
by A.A. Cristi - May 13, 2026

Jersey City Theater Center will present the VOICES INTERNATIONAL THEATRE AND ARTS FESTIVAL across multiple Jersey City venues, featuring international artists, multidisciplinary performances, and a Professional Conference at White Eagle Hall.

Hell in a Handbag Will Stage THE GOLDEN GIRLS: THE CHEESE PYRAMID at The Clutch
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2026

Hell in a Handbag Productions willcontinue its 2025/26 season with the world premiere of The Golden Girls: The Cheese Pyramid, a new addition to its acclaimed “Lost Episodes” parody series.

Hell in a Handbag to Present THE GOLDEN GIRLS: THE CHEESE PYRAMID at The Clutch
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 26, 2026

Hell in a Handbag Productions will continue its 2025/26 season with the world premiere of The Golden Girls: The Cheese Pyramid, a new addition to its “Lost Episodes” parody series.

Trap Door Theatre Unveils 2025–2026 Season Featuring U.S. Premiere of GREEN CORRIDORS and More
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 8, 2025

Trap Door Theatre has announced its 2025–2026 season, featuring Green Corridors by Natalka Vorozhbyt, a new adaptation of Le Bal, a Sławomir Mrozek play festival, and three Trap Open works by emerging voices. The season runs September 2025 through June 2026.

Trap Door Theatre to Bring THE PRAGMATISTS To Poland and Back To Trap Door
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 5, 2025

In honor of playwright Stanislaw Witkiewicz, Trap Door has been invited to celebrate his 140th birthday by performing The Pragmatists in three cities throughout Poland.

MEDEA MATERIAL Returns to Trap Door Theatre Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2024

 Trap Door Theatre will continue its 31st season of repertory and mainstage combined work with a remount of the Trap Door favorite of Medea Material featuring a new cast of stellar Trap Door ensemble members.

Trap Door Theatre to Present THE MARTYRDOM OF PETER OHEY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 20, 2024

Trap Door Theatre will present its repertory production of THE MARTYRDOM OF PETER OHEY. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Hell In A Handbag Announces THE GOLDEN GIRLS MEET THE SKOOBY DON'T GANG: THE MYSTERY OF THE HAUNTED BUSH World Premiere!
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 2, 2024

Hell in a Handbag has announced the world premiere of THE GOLDEN GIRLS MEET THE SKOOBY DON'T GANG: THE MYSTERY OF THE HAUNTED BUSH.

Trap Door Theatre Presents NANA This April
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 19, 2024

Celebrate Trap Door Theatre's 30th anniversary with a reimagined production of NANA, adapted from Emile Zola's novel. Directed by Miguel Long.

Kokandy Productions, Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre & More Nominated for 2023 Jeff Awards- See the Full List!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2024

Celebrating its 50th anniversary awarding recognition for Non-Equity theater, the Joseph Jefferson Awards has revealed its nominations for theater excellence among Non-Equity theater during the 2023 season.

Video: First Look at Shattered Globe Theatre's Chicago Premiere of FLOOD
by Stephi Wild - Feb 6, 2024

All new video clips have been released from Shattered Globe Theatre's Chicago premiere of Flood. Check out the video here!

Hell In A Handbag's THE GOLDEN GIRLS SAVE XMAS is Coming To The Center On Halsted This Holiday Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 23, 2023

'The Golden Girls Save Xmas' is coming to The Center on Halsted from Nov. 26 - Dec. 30, 2023. Don't miss this world premiere parody series by Hell in a Handbag Productions.

THE PRAGMATISTS Comes to the Trap Door Theatre in September
by Stephi Wild - Jul 31, 2023

Trap Door Theatre will open its 30th anniversary season with a new adaptation of Stanislaw Witkiewicz’s dark and shockingly absurd chamber piece, The Pragmatists. Directed by guest director Zeljko Djukic, The Pragmatists will play September 21 – October 28, 2023 at Trap Door Theatre, 1655 W Cortland St. in Chicago.

REHEARSAL FOR TRUTH THEATER FESTIVAL Announces 2023 Lineup
by Blair Ingenthron - May 2, 2023

The Vaclav Havel Library Foundation and Bohemian Benevolent and Literary Association will present the 2023 Rehearsal for Truth Theater Festival honoring playwright and human rights activist Vaclav Havel. From June 2 to June 14, the Bohemian National Hall will feature award-winning performances from the Czech Republic, Germany, Poland, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, and the US.

Hell In A Handbag's I PROMISED MYSELF TO LIVE FASTER Extends Through May 7
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2023

Due to popular demand, Hell in a Handbag Production' hit comedy I Promised Myself to Live Faster has added three additional performances, extending through May 7, 2023 at The Chopin Downstairs Theatre, 1543 W. Division St. in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood.

Trap Door Theatre Presents The US Premiere Of BOWIE IN WARSAW
by Stephi Wild - Apr 4, 2023

Trap Door Theatre will round out its 29th season with the US premiere of Bowie in Warsaw, Dorota Masłowska's absurd comedy about freedom of self expression in Soviet era Poland.

Hell In A Handbag Productions Presents I PROMISED MYSELF TO LIVE FASTER
by Stephi Wild - Mar 1, 2023

Hell in a Handbag Productions will continue its 21st season with the Chicago premiere of I Promised Myself to Live Faster, an intergalactic queer extravaganza featuring closeted extraterrestrials, high stakes pursuits and nuns from outer space, featuring text by Greg Moss and Pig Iron, originally created and conceived by Pig Iron Theatre Company and directed by JD Caudill.

Nominations for 2023 Jeff Awards for Non-Equity Theater Announced; See the Full List!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 31, 2023

Kicking off the new year, the Joseph Jefferson Awards announced its nominations for theater excellence among Non-Equity theater. See the full list!