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BIG LOVE, 2024 Tyler Anthony Smith & Rachel Laureano

Established in 2021, [producingbody] is an artistic incubator based in Chicago, IL. Currently led by Amy Carpenter and Taylor Dalton, its aim is to facilitate and support the creation of accessible, independently-produced theatre and performance art. Our process is artist-centered; from rehearsals to design to ticketing, we hope to provide the Chicago creative community with a new vision for ensemble-based theatre that is emboldened to take creative risks while prioritizing the well-being of all artists.

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4.48 PSYCHOSIS
BIG LOVE
SPECTACULAR SPECTACULAR
NEXT DOOR

SPECTACULAR SPECTACULAR, 2025 Matty Bettencourt, Gabriel Kohlbeck, Kassidy Alderman

4.48 PSYCHOSIS, 2023 Elena Tubridy, Allyce Torres, Amy Carpenter, Madeline Bernhard, Lauren Ramos, Kendyl Meyer

amy carpenter
[founder]

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taylor dalton
[founder]

  • The raw honesty of each moment combined with the devised movement/viewpoints of the show just showcases something so different and real. This is what Chicago needs!!!!!

    - Audience Member

  • The staging is sharp and precise - every speech, every conflict hits as hard as intended, every tender moment surprises and touches.

    - Audience Member

  • …while the play itself was fascinating, it was the execution by this new company that was unforgettable.

    - Audience Member

  • A beautiful exploration of love and power and brutality and absolution…

    - Audience Member

  • …an exhilarating experience and a journey that lingers in the heart and mind long after the final bow.

    - Chicago Reader

  • From the moment the lights dim, audiences are swept into a whirlwind of emotions, propelled by the sheer intensity of the performances. The cast, meticulously selected and impeccably directed by Amy Carpenter, breathes life into Mee’s characters, infusing each scene with raw authenticity and unbridled passion…viewers are treated to a symphony of theatrical elements—choreography that mesmerizes, vocals that enchant, and a palpable energy that reverberates throughout the venue.

    - Chicago Reader

  • brrraaavvooo brava bravé

    - Audience Member

  • NEXT DOOR

    Production Photos by Alex Albrecht

  • SPECTACULAR SPECTACULAR

    Production Photos by Taylor Dalton

  • BIG LOVE

    Production Photos by Taylor Dalton

  • 4.48 PSYCHOSIS

    Production Photos by Taylor Dalton

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