The Factory Theater is proud to announce its 31st season of world premieres, including Marjorie Muller’s The Sporting Life, October 10 - November 22; Zack Peercy’s Kubrickian, February 13 - March 14, 2026; and Bill Daniel’s Two Out of Three Falls, June 5 - July 18, 2026. Season Flex Passes are on sale now for the 31st season at TheFactoryTheater.com. All performances take place at Factory Theater, 1623 W. Howard St. For more information, visit www.TheFactoryTheater.com.
The Factory Theater’s 31st Season includes:
WORLD PREMIERE
The Sporting Life
Written by Marjorie Muller
Directed by Kayla Menz
October 10 - November 22
The Factory Theater, 1623 W. Howard St.
Previews: Friday, Oct. 10 and Saturday, Oct. 11 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 12 at 3 p.m.
Press Opening: Friday, Oct. 17 at 8 p.m.
Performance Schedule: Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m.
Tickets: $30
The Sporting Life is a bloody coming-of-age play about a sixteen-year-old girl who seeks out the witch in the woods to finally get her period.
WORLD PREMIERE
Kubrickian
Written by Ensemble Member Zach Peercy
Directed by AJ Schwartz
February 13 - March 15, 2026
The Factory Theater, 1623 W. Howard St.
Previews: Friday, Feb. 13 and Saturday, Feb. 14 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 15 at 3 p.m.
Press Opening: Friday, Feb. 20 at 8 p.m.
Performance Schedule: Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m.
Tickets: $30
Kubrickian is an existential dark comedy about three men trapped in a white space waiting to have their vocal cords ripped out. And all they seem to talk about is Stanley Kubrick.
WORLD PREMIERE
Two out of Three Falls
Written by Artistic Associate Bill Daniel
Directed by Ensemble Member Ashley Yates
June 5 - July 18, 2026
The Factory Theater, 1623 W. Howard St.
Previews: Friday, June 5 and Saturday, June 6 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, June 7 at 3 p.m.
Press Opening: Friday, June 12 at 8 p.m.
Performance Schedule: Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m.
Tickets: $30
Two out of Three Falls is a gritty wrestling drama about a woman's ill-advised match up against her father's killer.
About The Factory Theater
For three decades, The Factory has created its shows from scratch, doing exactly the kind of theater they wanted to do. From writing workshops to the closing night bash, Factory shows are a unique experience that fits its exacting standards: original, bold and full-tilt. Its shameless ensemble are ambassadors of a good time, making certain that Chicago remains heartily entertained. For more information visit www.TheFactoryTheater.com.