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OCT 8–NOV 2, 2025

Written by Levi Holloway
Directed by Felix Barrett
Restaged by Levi Holloway 

The Yard

Paranormal Activity

A New Story Live On Stage

Written by Levi Holloway
Directed by Felix Barrett
Restaged by Levi Holloway 

The Yard

Run Time: 2 hours (including intermission)

Audience Notice: RATED R for disturbing content and horror. Features loud noises, sudden darkness, and stage blood.

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“★ ★ ★ ★! Enough connection to the movies to be beloved by fans, while being completely accessible to the unfamiliar.

Chicago Sun-Times

“The one thing most people will want to know: Will I be scared? Yes. Very. Cleverly, too.

–Chicago Tribune

“Amazing staging, stunning special effects… and just plain a ton of fun!

WGN Radio

James and Lou move from Chicago to London to escape the past… but they soon discover that places aren’t haunted, people are. An original story set in the world of the terrifying Paranormal Activity film franchise, this thrilling new play from celebrated Chicago playwright Levi Holloway (Broadway’s Grey House) and Punchdrunk’s Felix Barrett (Sleep No More) with illusions by Tony Award winner Chris Fisher (Stranger Things: The First Shadow, Harry Potter & The Cursed Child) will haunt you long after you get home. Experience the horror of this North American premiere produced by Chicago Shakespeare before it hits LA, San Francisco, and DC later this season. Can you even believe your eyes?


Additional Credits

By arrangement with Paramount Pictures and Melting Pot

In co-production with Center Theatre Group, American Conservatory Theater, and Shakespeare Theatre Company

Based on the Paranormal Activity films, first written and directed by Oren Peli and brought to the screen by Blumhouse and Solana Films

TM & © 2025 Paramount Pictures. All Rights Reserved

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6:00 PM / Friday , Oct 31

Halloween Performance

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10:00 PM / Friday , Oct 31

Halloween Performance

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FRI, OCT 31, 6:00 PM

Features specialty cocktails & costume contest with prizes

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FRI, OCT 31, 10:00 PM

Features specialty cocktails & costume contest with prizes

Run Time: 2 hours (including intermission)

Audience Notice: RATED R for disturbing content and horror. Features loud noises, sudden darkness, and stage blood.

Lead Production Sponsor:

Seat Map

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6:00 PM / Friday , Oct 31

Halloween Performance

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10:00 PM / Friday , Oct 31

Halloween Performance

Sold Out
Tickets Available
Limited Availability
Multiple Performances
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FRI, OCT 31, 6:00 PM

Features specialty cocktails & costume contest with prizes

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FRI, OCT 31, 10:00 PM

Features specialty cocktails & costume contest with prizes

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FRI, OCT 31, 6:00 PM

Features specialty cocktails & costume contest with prizes

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FRI, OCT 31, 10:00 PM

Features specialty cocktails & costume contest with prizes

“Taut and terrifying… I don’t want to spoil the play’s many delicious frights.”

Chicago Culture Authority 

I have never seen anything like this on any Chicago stage.”

–WGN Radio

Unforgettable! …Is beautifully crafted and a superbly paced tale of terror with a brilliantly talented cast.”

Chicago Theatre Review

“Sensational build…impressively told and wonderfully acted ghost story.

Chicago Sun-Times

Unforgettable! …Is beautifully crafted and a superbly paced tale of terror with a brilliantly talented cast.”

Chicago Theatre Review

“Sensational build…impressively told and wonderfully acted ghost story.

Chicago Sun-Times

Artists

Camille Etchart

UK Associate Scenic Designer

Frank McCullough

US Associate Scenic Designer

Stephen Carmody

US Assistant Scenic Designer

Lianne Arnold

US Associate Video Designer

Daniel Weissglass

Associate Illusions Designer

Skylar Fox

Illusions Consultant

Abby May

US Associate Lighting Designer

Will Pickens

US Associate Sound Designer

what IF we Productions | Luke Ricca, Jonathan Cottle

Co-Production Technical Supervisor

Emma W. Lipson

Production Assistant

Camille Etchart

UK Associate Scenic Designer

Frank McCullough

US Associate Scenic Designer

Stephen Carmody

US Assistant Scenic Designer

Lianne Arnold

US Associate Video Designer

Daniel Weissglass

Associate Illusions Designer

Skylar Fox

Illusions Consultant

Abby May

US Associate Lighting Designer

Will Pickens

US Associate Sound Designer

what IF we Productions | Luke Ricca, Jonathan Cottle

Co-Production Technical Supervisor

Emma W. Lipson

Production Assistant