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An Evening of Storytel ...

We at Filament are thrilled to announce that Ben Kemper, award-winning storyteller, will be with us in Portage Park this upcoming Friday for a unique evening of storytelling. An Evening of Storytelling with Ben Kemper Friday, May 24 at 7:00 4041 N. Milwaukee Ave. Admission is FREE, and donations are welcome to contribute to Filament’s building fund. Recommended for ages 12-112. A native of Boise, Idaho and current student at Northwestern University, Ben is already making waves in the world of professional storytelling.  His unique performance style, energetic embodiment of character, and captivating imagery have taken him around the world performing for audiences of all ages.   World-renowned storyteller Jay O’Callahan said of Kemper’s work, “Because Ben is part of the future of storytelling, storytelling will soar.” For more information about Ben, or to see a sample of his work, we invite you to read “Once Upon a Time” from North by Northwestern magazine and visit Ben’s personal website. ...
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About Us

So you’re interested in finding out more About Us, eh? Well, you’ve come to the right place! Below you will find all kinds of fun information about our mission, our history, and where the name “Filament” comes from. If you have any questions, comments, or want to tell us a little bit About You, please don’t hesitate to contact us! Our Misson The Filament Theatre Ensemble creates ...

Current Season

Please watch this space for more information coming soon about our new season of works. We have a lot of exciting events that we will be showcasing this year! We look forward to you joining us! ...

Ensemble

The core of the Filament Theatre Ensemble is comprised of sixteen multi-faceted theatre artists.  In addition to being talented actors, designers, writers, and directors, Filament’s ensemble members’ passions run the gamut from business to face painting.  We can proudly boast a country musician, a kindergarten teacher, carpenters, a folk singer, a break dancer, a Navy Pier buccaneer, visu ...