Trap Open
The Trap Open Series explores non-traditional forms of playmaking, while developing and giving voice to the next generation of groundbreaking theatre artists.
In keeping with the promise to foster innovative forms of expression, Trap Door opens up its space to company members, as well as guest artists, to develop new work that exists outside the realm of a traditional theatrical run. These performances occur sporadically throughout the prime-time season as additional offerings during the week and late nights. Whether it is a workshop of a bold new play, a daylong performance installation, or a collaboration with artists from other mediums, Trap Open offers audiences thrilling, unexpected experiences while granting artists the opportunity to take risks that push their artistic practices to new heights.
Trap Door Theatre will offer to host and produce your project in our Bucktown space. We manage the box office through our online ticket sales and provide equipment use and promotion.
Interested in participating in the Trap Open Series program? Send a brief proposal of your project and requirements for production to boxofficetrapdoor@gmail.com.
Past Trap Open Series Productions:
Roxi Starr Live from the Closet and
Just Say Blow Me
Written by Susan Mele and Leah Ryan
Directed by Ed Cheetham and Gene Fouche
April 2021
Childhood Beauty
Written by Suz Evans
Directed by Skye Fort
March 2019
Reality Theatre
Written by Julia Lederer
Directed by Emily Lotspeich
February 2020
There is No Power for the Electric Chair
Written by Alexandar Sekulov
Translated by Holly Karapetkova
Directed by Zlatomir Moldovanski
October 2018
The Great Big Invisible Invisible
Written and Directed by Ambrose Cappuccio
September 2019
Sad Happy Sucker
Written by Lee Kirk
Directed by Mike Steele
June 2018