The Theatre School at DePaul University

Upcoming Events

Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience
Children’s/Family, Musical
Runs Oct 25Nov 08, 2025

In a lively underground colony where clothing is taboo and rock music reigns, naked mole rats live by one rule: stay bare. But when Wilbur dares to wear …

The Lieutenant’s Dream: An Immersive Theatre School Experience
Runs Nov 07Nov 16, 2025
Kenneth Sawyer Goodman – playwright, businessman, and Naval Lieutenant – didn’t live to see his vision of a uniquely Chicago theatre conservatory come to pass. Finally realized at the Art Institute of Chicago and now a part of DePaul University, The Theatre School celebrates its Centennial by inviting audiences to share the experiences of students over the last hundred years living his dream while discovering their own. The Theatre School partners with Birch House Immersive to create a journey through our building that honors that past and looks to the future.​

o Full Price: $30
o DPU Student: $5
o DPU Faculty/Staff: $15
o DPU Alumni: $20
o Demon Rush: $1
o Non-DPU Student: $10
o Senior: $20
o TTS Student (paid): $5
o TTS employee: $15
o Preview: $15

Special Events:

Sunday, November 9 – Post-show discussion (following 2:00 PM performance)
Friday, November 14 – Post-show discussion (following the 9:00 PM performance)
Sunday, November 16 – ASL Interpreted (available at 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM performances).*
* Contact Manager of Audience Services for specific accessiblity needs​. ​​

Gangsters!
Musical, New Work
Runs Feb 13Feb 22, 2026

As the local vegetable market crashes, the Grocers’ Trust hatches a plan to cut a shady deal with the opportunistic state senator Didi. But lurking in the wings …

The Servant of Two Master Chefs
Classic, Comedy, New Work
Runs Feb 27Mar 08, 2026

On the eve of a wedding meant to unite two rival Chicago pizza dynasties, a celebrity chef’s unexpected return from the dead throws everything into disarray. In this …

Mirror of Most Value: A Ms. Marvel Play
Children’s/Family
Runs May 16May 30, 2026

Kamala Khan was an average high school student until a mysterious mist unlocked her shape-shifting superpowers and changed everything. When her obsession with building her alter ego’s image …

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The Theatre School at DePaul University is committed to its “learning by doing” philosophy of professional theatre training. Subsequently, a significant portion of every Theatre School student’s education is hands-on practical experience through several production assignments. The school presents more 200 performances of more than 35 productions each season, many of them open to the public. Join us as we commemorate our Centennial season, celebrating 100 years of theatrical education.