Adams Theatre Company

Upcoming Events

New Year, New Works Play Festival
New Work
Runs Jan 09Jan 10, 2026
Adams Theatre Company, a not-for-profit theatre organization that originated in New Jersey, is thrilled to bring their high energy and passion towards developing and nurturing new work to Chicago with their premiere playwriting festival ‘New Year, New Works’ running January 9 – January 10, 2026 at Theater Wit. After opening submissions to local playwrights in the greater Chicago area, and both established or emerging, the Adams Theatre Co. team selected from dozens of submissions, ending on seven original plays to be presented as produced staged readings over the course of the weekend. Each play is widely different in genre and subject matter, allowing for an entertaining and diverse exploration into the world of contemporary playwriting.
Adams Theatre Company is a New Jersey 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization recently expanded to Chicago!

Founded in 2021, we are a team of high school, college students, and recent graduates that work tirelessly to put on high-quality productions. Every summer we produce outdoor musicals featuring young talent, both onstage and behind the table. Through this, we aim to engage with the community, foster young voices, and create opportunities for accessible storytelling.

ATC is dedicated to providing unique opportunities for students to get involved in all aspects of theater, from being in the cast of the show to being one of our talented directors. Our company is founded by students, for students, which allows both our team members and performers to grow, learn, and prosper in a new environment. We see our spaces as creative laboratories for young artists to explore their creativity and believe that everyone should get the opportunity to work in production roles, regardless of their age or identity.

Our first in-person production was Mamma Mia! in the summer of 2021, with our format including a week-long rehearsal process and concluding with 3 performances. We have had 5 summer products to date, and are so excited for what is to come in 2026!