A variety show featuring 15 minute works-in-progress from Chicago’s standup, clown, comedy, puppetry, performance art and music scene! Your reactions – whether they be belly laughs or the occasional side-eye – will help these artists refine their shows into the masterpieces they’ll become… you’re part of it! 

Bughouse Theater is a non-profit arts organization and we greatly appreciate your support. 

Parking near Bughouse is all street parking.  It is a combination of metered (Irving Park and parts of Wolcott), permit only (Cuyler) and free (most everywhere else).  Please make sure you check the signs on a given street.