Our New Home
Fillet of Solo is excited to have a new home at
Bughouse Theater.
We are proud to be performing at a space with a mission so aligned to our own.
1910 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, Illinois
Our shows
Sweat Girls: Submerged
Sweat Girls are back with hot-off-the presses stories! For 33 years, Sweat Girls have been telling true-life tales with "fearless authenticity" and "contagious gusto" (Chicago Reader).
Roots, Routes and Revelations
Stories of Yesterday for Today. Featuring a collective of well-seasoned storytellers from across the Chicagoland area, directed by Willa Jonelle Taylor.
BoyGirl BoyGirl
BoyGirlBoyGirl presents : Cling Peaches in Heavy Syrup -- five delectable stories from five irresistible performers. This solo performance ensemble is a Chicago favorite.
Freedom Writers, Part 2
Tales of growth, resilience and transformation. Featuring GeNarrations storytellers from Homan Square and Portage Park.
Freedom Writers, Part 1
Tales of transformation and the moments that change us. Featuring GeNarrations storytellers from Homan Square and Portage Park.
Standing Up
Resistance Part 3: Standing up, finding courage and taking ownership.
Origins of Resistance
Resistance Part 4: Stories about parents, authority figures, role models and the politics of our youth.
Dad? Daddy? Poppa?
Errol McLendon’s solo show explores the impact of his father’s sudden death on his 14th birthday. Through slides and stories, Errol seeks to understand the man he barely knew. The show honors the fathers, coaches, teachers, mothers, and siblings who shape our lives.
FAQ
STREET PARKING
On Sundays, the metered spaces on Irving Park and Wolcott are FREE! Most side streets are also free but please beware of the permit only parking on Cuyler. Make sure you check for parking restrictions before leaving your vehicle unattended.
PUBLIC TRANSIT
Brown Line (a few steps west of Irving Park stop)
50 Damen Avenue bus (a few steps east of Irving/Lincoln/Damen intersection)
80 Irving Park bus (exit 1 stop east of Damen)
ALCOHOL POLICY
Bughouse Theater is BYOB and invites adults over 21 to bring and responsibly enjoy their own alcoholic beverages while attending events. No one may distribute alcohol in any form.