1. Are you a dinner-theater?
Although we are not a dinner-theatre we do offer lunches on Wednesday and Thursday performances at 12:15 prior to the 2pm performance.  Tickets are $15.75, which includes tax and gratuity, in addition to the price of your theatre ticket.  We also offer brunches on Sundays prior to the 2:30pm show.  Tickets are $22.20 and include tax, but not gratuity.  Occasionally we will offer dinner packages with holiday shows.  Please contact the Box Office for further information on scheduling.

2. Can I audition for a show?
In brief we hold general auditions once each year for the upcoming season, and then follow-up or "show-specific" auditions approximately three months prior to each opening date. Information can also be found through the following sources:

PerformInk newspaper and PerformInkOnline
ChicagoPlaysOnline
AEA.org

Please note that Theatre at the Center actors are hired in accordance to the rules and regulations set forth by Actors' Equity Association , which will limit the number of non-union actors hired.

3. How much do tickets cost?
Ticket prices beginning with LaCage aux Folles in January are $36 - $40

4. Are there service charges when I buy tickets?
If you choose to purchase tickets over the phone or the internet there will be an additional service charge. This charge does not apply to tickets purchased in person at our Box Office. The Box Office is open Monday through Friday from 9am to 6pm, Saturday from 9am to 2pm, and Sunday from 12pm to 2:30pm. We are also open extended hours on show days.

5. Do I have to purchase a ticket for my child if he/she will sit on my lap?
Yes. Every person entering the theater must have a ticket, even if he/she will be sitting on your lap.

6. Can I bring my 3 year-old?
Children under the age of 4 are not permitted into the theater for Main Stage performances. Children under the age of 4 are permitted to our Theatre For Young Audiences performances for designated age-appropriate shows. Theatre at the Center recommends that patrons check the age recommendation for individual shows.

7. When are your performances?
Performances are Wednesday and Thursdays at 2pm, Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, and Sundays at 2:30 pm. We also offer select Thursday and Sunday evening shows, as well as Friday and Saturday Matinees.

8. If I cannot come to the show, can I exchange my tickets or be refunded?
Only Theatre at the Center Subscribers can exchange their tickets once at no charge. All single ticket sales are final with no exchanges or refunds.

9. How should I dress for Theatre at the Center?
Semi-casual or business casual.

10. Can I bring my camera?
Due to Actors' Equity Association regulations the use of cameras or any type of recording device during the performance is strictly prohibited.