The Basics:
Where: Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL, 60622. In the Bookspan Theatre and Heath Mainstage
When: Friday March 10 through Sunday March 12, 2023 for evening and matinee shows.
Thurdsay March 9 is our Opening Gala, from 6-10 PM. Join us for previews, exclusive silent auction items, and partying with the artists!
How: Tickets are available through the Den Theatre. Show tickets can be purchased individually. We also have a full festival pass, a 6-pack, and a 3-pack for flexible scheduling at discounted rates!
Who & What: More information about each show and individual ticket links can be found on their page
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Thursday March 9
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Opening Gala 6:00-10:00 PM
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Previews by various companies
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Silent Auction
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Friday March 10
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Creature Double Feature 6:00-7:30 PM
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Missile Kid by Lucas Greeff of Such Creatures​
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intimate youniverse by Ashaand Simone of Such Creatures
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BIPOC Circus Alliance Midwest 7:45-9:15 PM
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the Back Side Show by Yes Ma'am Circus 9:30-11:00 PM
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Saturday March 11
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Double Feature 12:45-2:15 PM
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Distillations by Luther Banger
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Don’t Try This at Home by Dinder Bros Circus
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Juggling vs Magic 2:30-4:00 PM
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Poised by Arik Mendelevitz​
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The Reluctant Mind Reader by Brendon Ware
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BIPOC Circus Alliance Midwest 4:15-5:45 PM
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Autobiography of a Late Bloomer by Lucid Banter Project 6:00-7:30 PM
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Circus Dungeon Crawl by Yes Ma'am Circus 7:45-9:15 PM
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Queer Double Feature 9:30-1:00 PM
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And They Were Shipmates by Counterfeit Combat
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Queer Dance Freakout by Gender Fucked Productions
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Sunday March 12
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Serious Cirque 10:30 AM-12:00 PM (Heath Mainstage)
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The Amazing Prizzini Brothers' Circus Cabaret of Wonder 12:15-1:45 PM (Heath Mainstage)
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Juggling vs Magic 12:15-1:45 PM (Bookspan)
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Distillations & Don’t Try This at Home 2:00-3:30 PM (Bookspan)
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T-Shirts are now available for Pre-Order. Place your order early to pick up at the festival!
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