Daring Theatrical Exploration

Experience the magic of circus theatre.

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Upcoming Shows

Show is recommended for ages 5+

  • Spring Youth Circus: 7 Rings

    May 11th:
    4:30pm & 7:30pm

    May 12th:
    3:00pm

    Welcome to the hit reality TV show, 7 Rings! On this season, seven princesses from kingdoms far and wide will compete to bring Prince Charisma and 7,000 bags of gold back to their kingdom. As always, your hosts, Fairy Godmother, Pixie Dust, and Sage Green will be there to guide you through the drama and the laughter! Join us for this season of 7 Rings, and find out which princess will win Prince Charisma’s heart.

  • ProTraining Class of '24 Showcase

    May 25th
    4:30pm & 7:30pm

    May 26th
    3:00pm

    Join us for the end of the year Pro Training Program Showcase for the Class of 2024! These 8 students have been working diligently for the past 9 months to build their skills in acrobatics, clown, dance, tumbling, and more. Our past graduates have worked with Chicagoland theatres such as Lookingglass, Goodman, Steppenwolf, and more. Come check out what these amazing students have been working on!

Quotation marks

Everyone should see something at the Actors Gymnasium at least once. If only to remember the fluttery feeling of joy in your heart that only circus can invoke.

— Emma Couling, Newcity Stage

 

Plan Your Visit

  • There is limited metered parking in the Noyes Cultural Center Parking lot. Please leave extra time for locating parking, as other events in the building can make parking more difficult. Parking in the lot (permit & metered spots) is free after 6PM. There is additional free parking on Ridge Street and and in the Civic Center Parking lot (approximately 2 blocks away). There is metered parking on Noyes Street.

    We recommend taking public transit, if possible – we are steps from the Noyes Street Purple Line stop of the CTA.

  • Yes! Click here to learn more if you’re planning to attend with a group of 10 or more.

  • Our space has six rows of seats. Rows A and AA (when available) are on the same level on the ground floor. Rows B-E on risers. Row E is bench style seating. Seats A 1 & 2, A 15 & 16 are our handicap accessible seats. All seats (A 1, 2, 15, 16) are able to be moved if necessary to accommodate wheelchair access.

  • Late seating for all productions will be at the discretion of the House Manager and will only be allowed at a time that is safe and appropriate for all audience members and performers. Please be advised that if you arrive late, you may be unable to sit in your ticketed seats or denied entry.

  • Photography and Video is prohibited unless with written permission. Please turn off phones before entering the venue.

  • All sales are final. In the event of a cancellation for which there is no rescheduled date, a refund for your may be issued at the option of the management.

Still have questions? We're here to help! Please feel free to email us at hello@actorsgymnasium.org.