Upcoming Events
Playback in Love: Based on Your True Love Stories
At Dorothy
Improv, Valentine’s Day
Feb 10, 2026
Celebrate and share your own unique stories about love.
Playback in Love: Based on Your True Love Stories
At Center on Halsted
Improv, Valentine’s Day
Feb 14, 2026
Celebrate and share your own unique stories about love.
716 W Addison St
Chicago, IL 60613
Chicago, IL 60613
chicagoplaybacktheatre@chicagoplayback.com
Everyone has a story to tell.
What if you could tell your story and watch it come to life before your eyes?
The Chicago Playback Theatre Ensemble builds community by bringing real stories to life on the spot. Our mission is to use our unique approach to storytelling to spark dialogue, broaden perspectives, and promote healing by celebrating and validating the truths of the stories we receive.
The Chicago Playback Theatre Ensemble is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that has collaborated with community partners in the greater Chicago area since 2019 to create performances and educational workshops designed to engage audiences deeply and make a positive impact. Much of their work focuses on supporting mental health advocacy, underserved youth, and LGBTQIA+ communities.