A staple of Chicago theater for over two decades, Cut to the Chase presents six new plays as one fun night of theater. This year’s show holds the theme: “what is real?” Come see how six playwrights approach questions of perception and reality. With a cast of 13, this year’s Cut to the Chase is a perfect taste of dynamic theater in an intimate space.

When:
November 5th-15th 2026
Thursday at 8 p.m.
Friday at 8 p.m.
Saturday at 8 p.m.
Sunday at 3 p.m.

Running Time: Estimated 80 min with no intermission

Where: Lookingglass Studio Theatre, 163 E Pearson St. at Michigan Ave on Chicago's Magnificent Mile

Late Seating: late seating allowed in between plays

Bone Fire by Nina Dellaria
directed by Eve Pahoresky

Featuring: Caitlin Jemison & Chris Clowers

Devoted and Other Adjectives by Brian S. Brijbag
directed by Devon Carson

Featuring: Mary Mikva & Michael Baylor

Gouting by Dan Caffrey
directed by Jacob Watson

Featuring: Delia Ford & Lee Kanne

Posthumy! by Siah Berlatsky
directed by Savaun Stokes

Featuring: Janice Rumschlag & Jared Goudsmit

ROT. by S. A. Ellis
directed by Julian Hester

Featuring: Anne Trodden & Trevor Hendrix

Break by Margaret Richard
directed by Christian Helem

Featuring: Taylor Talhame & Bobby Rochelle