About Us

MISSION

Adventure Stage Chicago creates dynamic and transformative theatre for young audiences that activates the imagination, inspires dialogue and strengthens community among families, educators and artists.

VISION

Adventure Stage Chicago strives to become Chicago’s premier destination for theatrical productions and programming designed for young people aged 8 to 14 and the adults in their lives.
We aim to be leaders in theatre education through professional development workshops, residencies and resources that offer innovative ways to infuse theatre into the classroom.
We seek to cultivate and create challenging new work as well as produce celebrated stories.

VALUES

We believe:
  • Theatre is an essential part of the human experience to which all communities and generations  should have equal access.
  • Theatre inspires dialogue and debate because it offers a safe and tolerant setting in which to examine real-world situations and encourage exploration.
  • Young people are inherently curious, imaginative and intelligent and it is our responsibility to ensure that these attributes are respected and cultivated.
  • By featuring stories with young protagonists, we are providing our audience an empowering, self-reflective and participatory experience that is relevant to their lives now.
  • Artists should be valued and encouraged to take risks in a supportive environment.
  • Our ensemble is our core, guiding the creation of new work and supporting the growth of the company.
  • Our work must reflect the complexity and diversity of the communities in which we live.
  • We must utilize our resources responsibly to ensure sustainability.
  • We must engage the field of Theatre for Young Audiences on a local and national level.
  • We must always serve the mission of the Northwestern University Settlement House.

"Fine Adult Fare!"


“Adventure Stage Chicago has mounted a polished and pleasing young adult show. So well done and fresh that I’d advise you to take your children, as it will engage them and inspire them to become ‘theatre lovers.’ It is also fine adult fare. Kudos…I’ll not miss another of their shows."

- chicagocritic.com