Rough House Puppet Arts

Born in 2009 in a storefront home-studio in Logan Square, Rough House was initially conceived as a hub for cross-disciplinary experimentation. From this early phase emerged a series of projects that incorporated puppetry and music in artistically playful, thematically dark, adult-geared pieces of theater. This aesthetic and the ensemble of artists around it continued to grow, leading to the company’s incorporation in 2014. From its scrappy storefront origins, Rough House has grown into a current commitment to supporting and creating adventurous, artistically rigorous works of cross-disciplinary theater that connects individuals and communities across Chicago. The company aims to serve as a nexus for puppetry-arts, supporting innovation, growth, and the emergence of Chicago as a national hub for puppet theater training and performance.