Heres The exit

THeatre co.

est. 2024

Here’s the Exit is a Chicago-based non-profit theatre collective focusing on the emerging voices of young artists. We strive to produce art that fosters community, provokes thought, and inspires empathy. Through thoughtful collaboration and intentionality in the stories we tell, we seek to be fully present with our audiences and each other.


We see theatre as a door through which we can exit reality and enter a realm of possibility where we find real, human connection while playing pretend. We hope you will walk through that door with us.

Here’s The Exit is a registered 501(c)3 organization.

WHO WE ARE

[finding real, human connection by playing pretend]

A couple goes on a cheap date night to the Italian Garden Factory. After ordering two unlimited bread deals, they realize: they may have bitten off more than they can chew.

FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY

(THE BREAD PLAY)

BY DANIEL PRILLAMAN

June 5 - 15

wayfinding

By whitney Rowland

October 16-25

Jane is an emotionally-numbed new widow. Harrison is an inattentive, self-sabotaging fiancé. In seeking escape, these two strangers collide, tangling their life lines and setting them on a time-bending journey.

2025 Season

On Sale in September 2025

For just $30, Here’s The Exit subscribers receive:

  • 1 discounted ticket to each of our main stage productions

  • A reserved seat at the performance of your choice

  • Early access to exclusive events throughout the season

  • The pride of knowing you are supporting independent theatre in Chicago

season subscription

[get more bang for your buck when you join!]

Donations from patrons like you can open the door to infinite possibilities. Each
donation, whether $5 or $500, contributes to our mission of providing accessible
performances, fair compensation to our artists, and affordable ticket prices to our
community.


Here’s The Exit is a registered 501(c)(3 )organization and any contribution is tax-
deductible under federal and state law.

All of our mainstage performances are available on
a
PAY-WHAT-YOU-CAN scale.



We have AUDIO DESCRIPTION services available
for patrons who are blind or have low-vision.



OPEN-CAPTIONING services are available for
patrons who are d/Deaf or hard of hearing.



We ensure that all of our performance spaces are
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE with no-stairs options
if needed.


accessibility

Here’s The Exit is committed to providing experiences that are
accessible to everyone in our Chicago community,
acknowledging that each of us has different financial, physical,
and sensory needs.

PLANNING YOUR VISIT

If you will be needing audio description or open-captioning services, or if you have any other specific accessibility needs for a performance, please email herestheexittheatreco@gmail.com so our team can prepare for your visit accordingly!

Here’s The Exit is a non-Equity theatre company. Auditions are held on a show-by-show basis, and we are not currently casting at this time.


If you’d like to send us your materials to keep on file for future shows, we welcome you to send us your headshot and resume with the subject line “ACTOR SUBMISSION - [YOUR NAME]” to herestheexittheatreco@gmail.com

PlaywriGHTs

volunteers

We are a small, independent company always on the lookout to produce unique stories that reflect current American life. If you have a script you’d like to submit for future productions or staged readings, please email a PDF of the document along with a brief synopsis to herestheexittheatreco@gmail.com with the subject line “SCRIPT SUBMISSION - [TITLE] - [YOUR NAME]

ACTORS

Join the Here’s The Exit crew! We have many volunteer positions available during our production
season including box office, greeters, concessions, canvasing, and more. All our volunteers
receive a number of complimentary tickets as a thank you for your generous help!


Fill out this contact form to join our volunteer roster!


EMPLOYMENT

We do not currently have any open positions. Please check back here or follow our Instagram
@herestheexit for any future hiring announcements.

get involved!

Join

our

board!

Here’s The Exit is currently seeking individuals experienced and/or interested in theatre marketing, production, fundraising, and accessibility services to join our board of directors. Ideal candidates will be passionate about storefront theatre and share our values of community, empathy, and collaboration.


We stand firm in our commitment to DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) efforts. In order to accurately reflect the rich diversity of our Chicago landscape, people of color, LGBTQIA+ community members, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.


Board members may contribute, on average, about 6-10 hours per month attending board/committee meetings and other board-related events. You will be an integral part of our development as a growing non-profit theatre company and your contributions will be recognized on our website and programs.


Click here to submit a letter of interest

Production history

The Huns by Michael Ross Albert

- FALL 2024 -

Production Photos by Ola Wysocki

- SPRING 2024 -

April Showers: A Cabaret Fundraiser