Beyond the Stage: A Strange Loop

Join About Face Theatre and Raven Theatre for an exciting backstage look at their co-production of the Chicago premiere of Broadway smash hit A Strange Loop. This backstage tour offers hands-on theater education and direct, behind-the-scenes access to the Pulitzer- and Tony Award-winning musical.

Participants will walk onto the production's set and through backstage areas, experiencing the stage from a performer's perspective while learning about the technical and design elements that sustain a professional production night after night.

Following the tour, the audience will take part in an open discussion with members of the staff and crew. Our Production Manager Audrey Kleine will offer insight on the logistics of running a professional show, and the journey from idea to built set. Audrey, our Set Designer Sydney Lynne, and our Dramaturg Christopher Pazdernik will lead participants in a Q&A regarding design and the importance of visual storytelling, creative leadership, and a strong collective vision.

We'll host a reception with light refreshments in the lobby afterwards to keep the conversation going!

The program aims to demystify professional theater, expose students to career paths beyond performing, and connect the stories they see onstage to the craft and collaboration that make them possible.

This experience is open to all audiences, and we are especially excited to share it with Chicago's high school and collegiate artists. If you are a student who would like to attend but need transportation support, please reach out to [email protected].