Instrumental Theatre Company is an emerging Chicago Theatre Company. Our mission is to inspire harmony through ensemble storytelling crafted at the intersection of actors and musicians. We are multi-disciplinary artists interested in the many ways music and story collide. Actors, musicians, writers, composers, and everywhere in between, we dig into musically inspired storytelling to find new avenues for classics and generate new work as a collaborative group.

Instrumental Theatre Company launched officially with our sold out New Works Event at Uncommon Ground in March 2025. This one night event featured three new one act plays with music, as well as original work written and performed by members of the cast. Following the momentum from our successful launch, we are excited to tackle The Seagull by Anton Chekhov.

This 90-minute adaptation will feature original music composed and performed by the cast, inspired by the Chekhov's incredible language. The lines between concert and play are blurred as the music weaves its way in and out of the story. Performed at the historic Berger Park Mansion on the shore of Lake Michigan, this production will be a one-of-a-kind Chicago theatre experience. 
Our limited run takes place September 11th - 27th with performances at 7:00 PM on Thursdays and Fridays, Saturdays at 3:00. Seating is extremely limited per performance, to allow for a truly immersive theatrical experience. Tickets can be purchased in advance on our website. 

Your contribution will help us to cover the costs associated with renting the mansion, rehearsal space, acquiring costumes and props, and most importantly compensating our artists. Our cast of 7 actors, a Director, a Dramaturg, a Stage Manager, and a Music Director are putting hours and hours of work into this show because they believe in creating something beautiful together, and your support means the world to each and every one of us.