Who We Are

Bring Your Own Theatre Productions is Chicago’s longest running 24-hour theatre company. Our Company is made up of seasoned professionals and theatre newcomers. No experience necessary, all are welcome!

Next Event

BYOT Presents:

Zero Dollars and Zero Sense

Saturday, March 7th 2025
7:00 pm
Mrs. Murphy & Sons Irish Bistro

See Full 2026 Schedule

How Does a 24-Hour Show Work?

  • Pre-Show Meeting

    Friday, 7:00-8:00 PM

    The evening before the show, we meet to discuss the theme, roles, and casting for the shows. We then split off as casts to discuss with the writer the possible direction for the piece.

  • Writing Process

    Friday, 8:00 PM - Saturday, 7:00 AM

    Once our playwrights have had the chance to speak with the director and cast of their group, they get to work on writing a 10 minute scene based on the theme.

  • Rehearsal Proccess

    Saturday, 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM

    We send out the scripts and leave casts to rehearse. During this process, we have a director’s meeting, runs in the space, and a dress rehearsal to iron out all points in the show.

  • The 24-Hour Show

    Saturday, 6:30 PM

    The house opens at 6:30 PM, and the audience has a chance to vote on the next month’s theme. The show goes on at 7:00 PM.