Who We Are
Bring Your Own Theatre Productions is Chicago’s longest running 24-hour theatre company. Our Company is made up of seasoned professionals and theatre newcomers. No experience necessary, all are welcome!
24-Hour Monthly Show
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Pre-Show Meeting
Friday, 7:00-8:00 PM
The evening before the show, we meet to discuss the theme, roles, and casting for the shows. We then split off as casts to discuss with the writer the possible direction for the piece.
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Writing Process
Friday, 8:00 PM - Saturday, 7:00 AM
Once our playwrights have had the chance to speak with the director and cast of their group, they get to work on writing a 10 minute scene based on the theme.
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Rehearsal Proccess
Saturday, 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM
We send out the scripts and leave casts to rehearse. During this process, we have a director’s meeting, runs in the space, and a dress rehearsal to iron out all the points in the show.
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The 24-Hour Show
Saturday, 6:30 PM
The house opens at 6:30 PM, and the audience has a chance to vote on the next month’s theme. the show goes on at 7:00 PM A recording is made of each performance and afterwards, we take a cast and crew picture before having a cast party.
Next Event
BYOT Productions Presents: But Daddy, I Love Him!
Saturday, October 3rd, 2025
7:00 pm
Mrs. Murphy & Sons Irish Bistro