PRODUCTION DETAILS:
Title: Le Bal
Devisor/Director: Stephen Buescher
Cast (in alphabetical order): Dan Cobbler, Genevieve Corkery, Cat Evans, Emily Nichelson, Gus Thomas, Jasz Ward and Carl Wisniewski.
Le Bal is a newly commissioned devised play inspired by Ettore Scola’s iconic film—a sweeping, dialogue-free production that tells the story of political and personal transformation through dance, music, and fashion. Set to a musical score and timeline of the 1920’s through modern day, Le Bal uses movement and sound to capture the emotional pulse of a changing world. From intimate moments to global shifts, this immersive theatrical experience brings decades of U.S. and world history vividly to life.
Location: Trap Door Theatre, 1655 W. Cortland St. Chicago, IL 60622
Dates: Regular Run: Thursday, May 14th –Saturday, June 20th, 2026
Curtain Times: Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 8:00 pm, and Sunday 6/7 and 6/14 at 3PM.
Press performance: Press are encouraged to attend opening weekend.
Tickets: $32 with 2-for-1 admission on Thursdays. Tickets are currently available at www.our.show/le-bal or by calling (773) 384-0494.
The cast includes: Dan Cobbler, Genevieve Corkery, Cat Evans, Emily Nichelson, Gus Thomas, Jasz Ward and Carl Wisniewski.
The production team includes: Merje Veski (Scenic Design), Rachel Sypniewski (Costume Design), Richard Norwood (Lighting Design), Danny Rockett (Sound Design), Taylor Owen (Stage Manager), Miguel Long (Assistant Director), Victoria Nassif (Intimacy Director), Syd Genco (Make Up Design), David Lovejoy (Prop Design), Milan Pribisic (Dramaturg), Michal Janicki (Graphic Design), and David Lovejoy, Miguel Long, and Venice Averyheart (Understudies).