the company
Producing company: Alexandra Alontaga (Company Manager), Ali Bailey, Colleen DeRosa, Mariah Furlow, Angelica Grace, Rasell Holt, Ben F. Locke (Associate Producer), Aysette Munoz, Bryan Renaud (Artistic Curator), Savanna Rae, Becca Russo, Brandon Rodriguez (Associate Producer), Ashlyn Seehafer (not pictured), Christian Siebert, Nora Lise Ulrey, Shannon Leigh Webber
Random Acts proudly implements the Chicago Theatre Standards as outlined by #NotInOurHouse.
Random Acts launched in 2015 focused on diverse and unpredictable genres of theatre. Throughout the years, events have taken place in an open cafe, two gymnasiums, an Irish pub, a church, an empty storefront, and several theatre spaces. The company's first breakout hit was Ladies Night of the Living Dead at the Chicago Fringe Festival, which transferred to The Pendulum Space for an extended run in Fall 2015. This was followed by the experimental Unbound, a promenade-style production throughout and outside of a converted storefront in Lincoln Square.
In 2017, Strangest Things! The Musical extended twice, closing after 50 performances at the Greenhouse Theatre Center, dozens of acclaimed reviews, and a featured performance on WGN. In 2018, the company launched the ongoing #SafeSpace series, which raises funds for a new organization at each event while spotlighting underrepresented voices, and presented the 20th Anniversary Reading of The Laramie Project in association with About Face, directed by Jason Gerace. 2019 saw the immersive productions of columbinus and Scary Stories: Are You Afraid?.
The company quickly adapted to the pandemic in 2020, presenting the virtual Random Acts of Theatre Festival in April, followed by the streaming productions Scary Stories: Dark Web and The Diplomats. The Random Acts of Horror Festival in October 2020 reached over 20,000 screens and featured a cameo from horror legend Tony Todd.
2021 began with a series of Ben F. Locke's work, followed by the launch of ongoing comedy series Channel 13, now in its second season. The Last Podcast premiered in September, followed by Scary Stories Around the Fire, an ongoing audio horror anthology.
View our complete production history.
Random Acts launched in 2015 focused on diverse and unpredictable genres of theatre. Throughout the years, events have taken place in an open cafe, two gymnasiums, an Irish pub, a church, an empty storefront, and several theatre spaces. The company's first breakout hit was Ladies Night of the Living Dead at the Chicago Fringe Festival, which transferred to The Pendulum Space for an extended run in Fall 2015. This was followed by the experimental Unbound, a promenade-style production throughout and outside of a converted storefront in Lincoln Square.
In 2017, Strangest Things! The Musical extended twice, closing after 50 performances at the Greenhouse Theatre Center, dozens of acclaimed reviews, and a featured performance on WGN. In 2018, the company launched the ongoing #SafeSpace series, which raises funds for a new organization at each event while spotlighting underrepresented voices, and presented the 20th Anniversary Reading of The Laramie Project in association with About Face, directed by Jason Gerace. 2019 saw the immersive productions of columbinus and Scary Stories: Are You Afraid?.
The company quickly adapted to the pandemic in 2020, presenting the virtual Random Acts of Theatre Festival in April, followed by the streaming productions Scary Stories: Dark Web and The Diplomats. The Random Acts of Horror Festival in October 2020 reached over 20,000 screens and featured a cameo from horror legend Tony Todd.
2021 began with a series of Ben F. Locke's work, followed by the launch of ongoing comedy series Channel 13, now in its second season. The Last Podcast premiered in September, followed by Scary Stories Around the Fire, an ongoing audio horror anthology.
View our complete production history.
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1. lacking uniformity 2. odd or unpredictable, amusing random acts is dedicated to presenting unpredictable and diverse genres of entertainment. we strive to create approachable art with no expectations. |
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random - adjective
1. lacking uniformity 2. odd or unpredictable, amusing |
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