News on your favorite shows, specials & more!
Ascension show poster

Ascension at The Theatre School at DePaul University

Dates: (5/15/2024 - 5/26/2024 )

Theatre:

The Theatre School at DePaul University

The Theatre School at DePaul University

2350 N. Racine Ave.
Chicago, 60614

Phone: 7733257900

Tickets: $15 for General Audiences, $5 for DePaul University students

  1. View All Chicago Shows
  2.  > 
  3. Ascension


by Jeffrey Luke Baker

directed by Gus Menary

The morning after graduating high school, Matthew wakes to a future that looks bleak. Addicted to p*rn, dependent on pot, alienated from his father, Matthew has no job, no friends, no college to look forward to, no future. Desperate to find meaning, Matthew reconnects with Felix over steroid fueled work outs, and finds himself lured back to the cultish Ascensionist church to perform in a play that asks: what if Abraham disobeyed God and chose not to kill Isaac? This hilarious and dark satire examines the spiraling impacts of misplaced faith and toxic masculinity.

Special Events:

Sunday, May 19 -Post-show discussion

Thursday, May 23 - Post-show discussion 

The Theatre School at DePaul University Frequently Asked Questions FAQ

The Theatre School at DePaul University is at 2350 N. Racine Ave., Chicago.

A Midsummer Night's Dream (5/11/24-6/1/24)
Killing of a Gentleman Defender (3/1/24-3/10/24)
Is God Is (2/14/24-2/25/24)
Vinegar Tom (2/10/23-2/19/23)
Good Grief (2/3/23-2/12/23)
Las Wavys (1/21/23-2/11/23)
Falling (10/19/18-10/28/18)
Junie B Jones Is Not a Crook (1/11/18-2/17/18)
Into the Woods (11/1/17-11/12/17)
Seven Homeless Mammoths Wander New England (10/18/17-10/29/17)

Videos


The Thanksgiving Play in Chicago The Thanksgiving Play
Ensemble Theater In Honor of Helen Zell at Steppenwolf (4/25 - 6/2) Tracker
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical in Chicago Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
Paramount Theatre (4/24 - 6/16) Tracker
Chicago Cabaret Week 3rd Annual, 10-day Festival in Chicago Chicago Cabaret Week 3rd Annual, 10-day Festival
Chicago Area Venues (5/10 - 5/19)

CONCERT Tracker
CHICAGO DANCE MONTH 2024’S PIER DANCE RETURNS THIS JUNE in Chicago CHICAGO DANCE MONTH 2024’S PIER DANCE RETURNS THIS JUNE
See Chicago Dance (6/5 - 6/26)
UPTOWN in Chicago UPTOWN
The Center for Performing Arts (3/8 - 3/8)
JUBALEE! After Jam in Chicago JUBALEE! After Jam
Jazz Showcase (7/16 - 7/16)
Moonlight and Magnolias in Chicago Moonlight and Magnolias
Elgin Theatre Company (6/2 - 6/3)
Midnight In The Garden Of Good And Evil in Chicago Midnight In The Garden Of Good And Evil
Goodman Theatre's Albert Theatre (6/25 - 8/11)
PORCHLIGHT’s FREE CONCERT SERIES: BROADWAY IN YOUR BACKYARD, JUNE 6 - AUGUST 6 in Chicago PORCHLIGHT’s FREE CONCERT SERIES: BROADWAY IN YOUR BACKYARD, JUNE 6 - AUGUST 6
Porchlight Music Theatre (6/6 - 8/6)
Qualia in Chicago Qualia
Subtext Studio Theatre Company (6/8 - 6/29)
VIEW SHOWS  ADD A SHOW  

Recommended For You