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BYOT Productions @byotproductions.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Top Secret Heist Plans! Chicago's longest running 24 hour theatre company. Saturday, September 12, 2026 Show at 7pm Doors at 6:30 pm Sign up in bio Mrs. Murphy and Sons 3905 N Lincoln Ave Questions? ArtisticStaff@byotproductions.com #BYOTProductions #Theatre #NotTheater #24HourTheatre

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BYOT Productions @byotproductions.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Don't forget to come join us this Saturday @ Mrs Murphy & Sons Irish Bistro this Saturday @ 7:00pm for the show!! #Indietheatre #ChicagoTheatre #24hourshows #OriginalWorks #LiveTheatre

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BYOT Productions @byotproductions.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

We're still looking for some more players to come join us next Saturday! You might be watching a stage this week but you could be on it if you join us! Actors of all kinds welcome! #ChicagoTheatre #BYOT #24hourtheatre #OriginalTheatre #ART #IndieTheatre #Theatre #Getcast

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BYOT Productions @byotproductions.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

You missed us didn't you? We're Baaack!! Sign up link is in the bio but the Scripts Are Coming....Again!! #Theatre #OriginalShowa #24Hours #PubTheatre #ChicagoTheatre

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BYOT Productions @byotproductions.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Get excited!! July Sign Ups are now open!!! Check out the link in our bio, baby!!

"Bring Your Own Theatre Productions presents: The Scripts Are Coming!" written on two pieces of blue tape with a cardboard background

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BYOT Productions @byotproductions.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

In honor of Juneteenth, we encourage everyone to support your local Black owned businesses, not just today, but every day. If you are in Chicago, scroll through to see some of our favorites. And please share your favorites in the comments.

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BYOT Productions @byotproductions.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Thank you to this amazing cast and crew for their fantastic work this past Saturday. We look forward to seeing all of them and all of you again in July! #chicagotheatre #theatreinchicago #storefrontteatre #chicagostorefronttheatre #24hourtheatre

Cast and crew of Bring Your Own Theatre Productions June2026 show.

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BYOT Productions @byotproductions.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Meet the team who will be creating a completely original show in just 24-hours, purely for your entertainment. Saturday, June 6 7:30 pm Mrs. Murphy and Sons Irish Bistro $10 #theatreinchicago #24hourtheatre #storefonttheatre #chicagostorefronttheatre #chicagotheatre

PLAYWRIGHTS
Carmen Gabriel*, Oreoluwa Onasanya*, Karhynn Aaliyah, Patch Flamming, Larkin

DIRECTORS
Roxi Heart*, Edward Heinemann*, Jessica Swim*, Eric John Fredericks, James Salvatore

*denotes Company Member

ACTORS
Josh Beasley*, Donaldson*, Bee Webster*, Bayo Alawiye, Hareem Ali, Tabitha Behring, Ollie Chieppa, Lindsay Chyna, Aditya Gupta, Ric Holloman, Shawn Lewis, Jamey McDunn, Molly McVey, D.W. O’Brien, Sarah C. Parra, Vic Polites, Bowie Reed, Megan Renz, Lucietta Roses, Lou Stockmeyer, Samiha Uddin

SPECIAL ACTS
Laser Comedy Show (Chris Fair*), Lili Daskais, K.J. Whitehead

EMCEE
Ryan Numrich*

TECH
Sound: Keith Gatchel*
Props: Dave Rader*, Megan Richards*
Lights: Fio Holloman

PRODUCTION MANAGERS
KT Lark*, Brittany Voss*

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BYOT Productions @byotproductions.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

BYOT Productions is proud to stand with the LGBTQIA+ community. Happy Pride Month! #HappyPride #HappyPrideMonth #BringYourOwnPride #ChicagoPride #pridemonth

“Happy Pride!” and a heart that look like Sharpie on cardboard with a finger paint rainbow.

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BYOT Productions @byotproductions.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Check out our Memorial Day Sale* on threadless: tees for just $13 and up to 40% off everything else in the shop. Our merch could also make a great gift for Father’s Day and Graduation! *Sale prices as marked. $13 price applies to select t-shirt styles. Sale ends 6/2/26 at 5 PM CT.

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BYOT Productions @byotproductions.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Pride month, the anniversary of our beloved rail system, and a brand new 24-hour show? How did we get this lucky? Join us on 6/6 to see our next show. Or better yet, sign up to be part of it! Link in bio. 🏳️‍🌈🚊 #chicagostorefronttheatre #chicagotheatrescene #chicagotheatre #chicago #24hourtheatre

Bring Your Own Threatre Productions presents: Gays and Trains (Happy 134th Birthday to the Chicago L)

Saturday, June 6th
Doors at 6:30p
Show at 7:00p
Mrs. Murphy and Sons Irish Bistro
3905 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL

Tickets: $10 on site (cash, card, Google Pay, Apple Wallet, Cash App, PayPal)

Want to participate in? Check out the link in our bio!

Possible Role: playwright, director, actor, emcee, special act, sound, props and lights

Question? Email: artisticstaff@byotproductions.com

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BYOT Productions @byotproductions.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Thank you to this amazing group of people (who barely fit in the picture) for participating in our 12th anniversary show! If you want to see what they do, our next show is on 6/6. If you want to do what they do, stay tuned. #24hourtheatre #chicagostorefronttheatre #chicagotheatre #chicago

The cast and crew of Bring Your Own Theatre Productions’ May show.

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BYOT Productions @byotproductions.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

One more sleep until the big one-two! Get ready for the biggest birthday bash of the year during our May 2026 show! #theatre #theatreinchicago #chicagotheatre #indietheatre #comedy #byotproductions #24hourtheatre

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BYOT Productions @byotproductions.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Times sure does fly by, doesn’t it? Sign up for our TWELFTH ANNIVERSARY SHOW! #theatre #theatreinchicago #chicagotheatre #byotproductions #thankyou24hours

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BYOT Productions @byotproductions.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

April Showers bring BYOT’s next show! Sign ups are open for our April 2026 show! Will we see you there?   #theatre #theatreinchicago #chicagotheatre #indietheatre #comedy #byotproductions #24hourtheatre

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BYOT Productions @byotproductions.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

We’re looking for performers for this month’s show! Interested? Reach out to us at artisticstaff@byotproductions.com ! #theatre #theatreinchicago #chicagotheatre #indietheatre #comedy #byotproductions #24hourtheatre

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BYOT Productions @byotproductions.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Wanting to know more about our March 2026 ensemble? You’re in luck! Our cast and crew are just a few days away from putting our 24 Hour Show together! 24 Hours. Five Scenes. One Night Only. #theatre #theatreinchicago #chicagotheatre #indietheatre #24hourtheatre

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BYOT Productions @byotproductions.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Who needs money when you’ve got theatre? You’ve got 6 days to sign up for BYOT’s March show! Get those submissions in NOW! #theatre #theatreinchicago #chicagotheatre #indietheatre #comedy byotproductions 24hourtheatre

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BYOT Productions @byotproductions.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Forget about the price tag and sign up for BYOT’S March 24-Hour Show! You have until March 1st to send in your submissions! 24 Hours. Five Scenes. One Night Only. #theatre #theatreinchicago #chicagotheatre #indietheatre #comedy #byotproductions #24hourtheatre

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BYOT Productions @byotproductions.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

We are nominated for Best of Chicago 2025! You can vote for us for Best Established Theater Company and Best Storefront Theater Company! Visit the link in our bio to vote for BYOT! 💙🎭💙 Voting ends 12/31/25. #bestofchicago #bestofchicago2025 @chicagoreader.com

Chicago Reader Beat of Chicago 2025

Best Established Theater Company

Best Storefront Theater Company

Vote December 1 through December 31

Visit the link in our bio

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BYOT Productions @byotproductions.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Love BYOT? Then nominate us for Best Established Theatre Company and Best Storefront Theatre Company! Every year, @chicagoreader.com opens nominations and voting to the public to create their "Best of Chicago” list, and we need your help to get nominated! Nominations end on 10/26/25. Link in bio.

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BYOT Productions @byotproductions.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

If you wanna make it in this town, you’d better sign up for BYOT’s November show! Sign ups are live until November 2nd! #theatre #theatreinchicago #chicagotheatre #indietheatre #comedy #byotproductions #24hourtheatre

Poster for show with the same information

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BYOT Productions @byotproductions.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Show Spotlight: Fighting Godot at PunkScare! @fightinggodot.bsky.social are bringing their musical mayhem to the stage at G-Man Tavern on October 24th at 7:00 PM for PunkScare! All proceeds will be going to Punk Rock Saves Lives, so out to hear some killer music and support an incredible cause!

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BYOT Productions @byotproductions.bsky.social · 30/08/2025

Step right up to meet your first team of ABBOTTS VS COSTELLOS: A GAME OF “WHO’S ON FIRST?” KT, Elliot, and Jules have been hard at work prepping for our Rhinofest 2025 show that opens in TWO WEEKS! Got your tickets yet? Visit the link in our bio for more info!

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BYOT Productions @byotproductions.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

You have SIX DAYS LEFT to sign up for our September show! Writing slots may be full, but we know you all can be normal, not weird actors, directors, and tech. Right? 24 Hours. Five Scenes. One Night Only. #theatreinchicago #chicagotheatre #indietheatre #byotproductions #24hourtheatre

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BYOT Productions @byotproductions.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

September sign ups are open! You can use the QR code or this link to sign up: forms.gle/bQTTMbsZZUUS...

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BYOT Productions @byotproductions.bsky.social · 16/08/2025

🧢 🎟️ ⚾️ Tickets are ON SALE for ABBOTTS VS COSTELLOS: A GAME OF “WHO’S ON FIRST?”! Join us as four teams fight their way through Abbott and Costellos classic comedy routine as a part of Rhinofest 2025, only at the Facility Theatre! Visit the QR code to purchase before tickets run out!

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BYOT Productions @byotproductions.bsky.social · 29/06/2025

Thank you to all of our Company Members and regulars who came out to celebrate Pride with us! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

At Pride Parade 6/29/25. Well, technically at Cheesie’s after the parade.

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BYOT Productions @byotproductions.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

We still have actor spots open for our June show. Sign up today! No experience necessary Feel free to reach out to us or here or to our Artistic Director @brichneyfloss.bsky.social if you have questions. #chicago #theatre #chicagotheatre #24hourtheatre Sat 6/14 Mrs. Murphy and Sons Irish Bistro

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BYOT Productions @byotproductions.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

Sign ups are open for our June show! Pre-show meeting: 6/13 7p Rehearsal: 6/14 12p Show: 6/14 7p

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BYOT Productions @byotproductions.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

Threadless has a sale going through 5/27. If you’ve been thinking about grabbing some BYOT merch, now’s a good time to do it. byotproductions.threadless.com

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BYOT Swag Shop | Featuring custom t-shirts, prints, and more

BYOT Swag Shop

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BYOT Productions @byotproductions.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

It’s officially our birthday month, and we’re turning this many ✋🤚☝️! Come celebrate with us! BYOT Productions presents: We Need More Fingers! Saturday, May 10 Doors at 6:30 pm Show at 7:00 pm Tickets: $10 Mrs. Murphy & Sons Irish Bistro 3905 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL

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BYOT Productions @byotproductions.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

BYOT Productions presents: We Need More Fingers! (Our 11th Anniversary Show) Saturday, May 10 Doors at 6:30 pm Show at 7:00 pm Tickets: $10 Mrs. Murphy & Sons Irish Bistro 3905 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60613 If you are interested in being part of the show, sign up using the linked form.

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BYOT Productions @byotproductions.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

Our next show is just a few days away! BYOT Productions Presents: April Foolin'! Saturday, April 5th Doors at 6:30p Show at 7:00p Tickets are $10 on site Cash, Card, PayPal, ApplePay, Google Wallet Mrs. Murphy & Sons 3905 N Lincoln Ave Chicago, IL 60613

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BYOT Productions @byotproductions.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

BYOT Productions Presents: April Foolin'! Show: April 5 at 7pm - Join us for our monthly 24-hour theatre show at Mrs. Murphy & Sons! - Sign up to participate here - no theatre experience required! forms.gle/doVZ2gdgq8aA...

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BYOT Productions @byotproductions.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

We are still accepting signups for Actor and Tech roles. . BYOT Productions presents: Marching into Spring . Saturday, March 8th at 7:00 pm At @irishbistro . Sign ups are open! forms.gle/Awn613EoK33R...

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BYOT Productions @byotproductions.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

BYOT Productions presents: Marching into Spring Saturday, March 8th @ 7:00 pm Mrs. Murphy and Sons Irish Bistro Chicago, IL Sign ups are now open for anyone who'd like to participate: forms.gle/Awn613EoK33R...

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BYOT Productions @byotproductions.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

Check out this short play along with 4 others and a few special acts tomorrow night (2/1/25 at 7pm cst). Mrs. Murphy and Sons Irish Bistro, 2nd floor (Chicago, IL). $10, cash and card at door.

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BYOT Productions @byotproductions.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

Sharing again because it bears repeating.

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BYOT Productions @byotproductions.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

February 24-Hour Show Sign Ups are Live! 2025 Let's goooo Interested in performing? Sign up here: forms.gle/KFesp8ZmKAoU... Interested in attending? Swing by Mrs. Murphy & Sons on Saturday, February 1st: Doors at 6:30, Curtain at 7p Wanna know more? Check out our website www.byotproductions.com

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BYOT Productions @byotproductions.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

ICYMI: our full 2025 season is up on our website! Thank you to Mrs. Murphy and Sons Irish Bistro for being our home for another year.

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BYOT Productions @byotproductions.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

Shout out to this amazing group of people! They came together and put on an incredible show (we know we're biased, but it's true) in just 24 hours. #BYOTProductions #BYOTInMyBlood #ComePlayWithUs #BYOT #ChicagoTheater #Theater #StorefrontTheater #24HourTheater 🎭

The cast and crew of Bring Your Own Theatre Productions' November 2024 show.

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