In November 2008, Theater Wit took over the space at 1229 W Belmont, formerly the Bailiwick Arts Center. We are completely renovating the space, which has a proud history as a center for the performing arts in Lakeview for the last 20 years. The new building will include:
We anticipate the building being fully open by spring of 2010, and look forward to welcoming you in our new space at that time. In the meantime, feel free to check out our blog regarding the building construction and our gallery of construction photos. The space will be home not only to Theater Wit, but three other resident companies, all bringing a remarkable history of vivid and exciting work to our stages. In addition, we rent out our space at competitive rates to visiting producing companies, late and off-night productions and community groups.
Theater Wit has a new home!
- Three performance spaces
- All new computerized lighting and sound equipment
- Fully renovated lobby with a wine and coffee bar
We anticipate the building being fully open by spring of 2010, and look forward to welcoming you in our new space at that time. In the meantime, feel free to check out our blog regarding the building construction and our gallery of construction photos. The space will be home not only to Theater Wit, but three other resident companies, all bringing a remarkable history of vivid and exciting work to our stages. In addition, we rent out our space at competitive rates to visiting producing companies, late and off-night productions and community groups.
Performance Venues
We have three beautiful black box theatres seating up to 99 patrons each. Theatre One and Two are proscenium spaces, Theatre Three is a flexible performance space. Rentals include phone and online box office, lobby access and in building display.
We have three beautiful black box theatres seating up to 99 patrons each. Theatre One and Two are proscenium spaces, Theatre Three is a flexible performance space. Rentals include phone and online box office, lobby access and in building display.
Special Events
Host your benefit, auditions, corporate meetings, and company retreats with us. rentals are available for individual spaces, the entire building and can include staffing and catering services.
Host your benefit, auditions, corporate meetings, and company retreats with us. rentals are available for individual spaces, the entire building and can include staffing and catering services.
Rehearsal space
We have rehearsal and audition space available for not-for-profit theatres at reasonable hourly rentals.
We have rehearsal and audition space available for not-for-profit theatres at reasonable hourly rentals.