Celebrate Pride at Actors Gym!

  • Loud & Proud: A Circus Pride Show - ALL AGES

    June 13th
    4pm

    Bring the whole family and join us for Loud and Proud: A Circus Pride Show! This family-friendly circus show features a cast of circus artists and drag queens, all celebrating the beauty of being yourself :)

    Loud & Proud is appropriate for all ages (recommended ages 7+) and will run approx. 60 min.

    In the spirit of financial accessibility, we have a tiered pricing system for our tickets. All seats are general admission, we ask you to choose a price that feels right for you and your circumstances. All proceeds from this show go directly back to the performers and help support the continued growth of pride programming at Actors Gymnasium.

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  • AG After Dark: A Queer Circus Cabaret - 18+

    June 13th
    7pm

    Join us in celebrating pride month with AG After Dark: A Queer Circus Cabaret. This show features an all-queer cast of circus artists, burlesque performers, and drag queens celebrating a love of queer art, camp, and performance.

    After Dark is an 18+ event-- IDs will be checked at will call. The show will run approx. 75 min.

    In the spirit of financial accessibility, we have a tiered pricing system for our tickets. All seats are general admission, we ask you to choose a price that feels right for you and your circumstances. All proceeds from this show go directly back to the performers and help support the continued growth of pride programming at Actors Gymnasium.

    TICKETS

  • Drag Story Hour - Ages 0-6

    June 14th
    11:00am-12:00pm

    Drag queen Lezbian Minnelli is setting up shop to read some story books with the help of some circus performer friends. Join us for a Sunday morning of stories, giggles, and wiggles!

    This free event is best for ages 0-6 years old. All are welcome, no ticket necessary! Story hour will take place in the Tallmadge Park amphitheater, weather permitting.

    RSVP Here!
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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.