Fat Juliet
Fat Juliet in Chicago
Thurs, September 10th
Fri, September 11th
Mon, September 14th
Thurs, September 17th
Fri, September 18th
Mon, September 21st
at 7:30PM
Berger Park Coach House Theater
6205 N Sheridan Rd
Ticket information: $5 available through the park district website.
Fat NOTES AT NAVY PIER
Fat Notes is a new musical cabaret series helmed by Melody DeRogatis, which will kick off next month on September 19th at Chicago Live! Fat Notes will feature FTP members and friends as they bring to life songs from your favorite princesses, villains, and beyond! Chicago Live! is at Navy Pier and our time slot is 2:30PM, but there will be dozens of incredible performances going on all weekend! This event is free to the public. We will also be at Dorothy Downstairs on November 11th, save the date!
SOLO SHOW DOUBLE FEATURE at the elgin fringe
After presenting the world premiere of the award-winning Too Fat To Run at the Elgin Fringe in 2024, FTP returns to the festival with two brand-new solo pieces. Developed through Fillet of Solo and Berger Park Cultural Center, these two performances explore different perceptions of living in a fat body.
Closing Arguments, written and performed by Annie A., examines the relationship between a self and their body in a courtroom setting. Should Annie and Annie’s body be legally separated? Or must they coexist? The audience (as jury) will decide.
Writer/Director Lou McNaughton helms Thick Thighs Ride the Red Line, a solo show on the move. A fat protagonist, played by Kaci Deakins, rides the titular red line and chronicles her experiences of being fat and taking the CTA, while desperately seeking a place to fit in.
9/25/2026 10:30pm
9/26/2026 4:30pm
Habitat for Humanity
56 South Grove Avenue in Downtown Elgin, IL
This space is wheelchair accessible.
Tickets are PWYC, but please keep in mind that you will need to purchase a Fringe Button for $4 and pick up your physical tickets at Fringe Central.
Tickets can be purchased HERE.
Too FAT to run at fillet of solo
Twin Cities audiences loved Too Fat To Run – a solo show about running a marathon in a fat body. We’re back in Chicago for one performance (at the moment) at Fillet of Solo located at Bughouse Theatre. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door.
the Magic of Ladie M at Rhino Fest
We’re extremely excited to be involved in Rhino Fest this year and to be performing at our old stomping grounds, Chicago Danztheatre! Magic of Ladie M is written by Laura Force Scruggs and directed by FTP collective associate Rory Jobst.
Set in Washington, D.C. and the magical realm in the near future, this is an adaptation of Macbeth in the context of the American government. This modern day retelling is from Lady Macbeth’s point of view and the concept of a woman as president is explored. It focuses on the magic and sexuality of the story, with a sex positive Lady Macbeth, bisexual Macbeth (he used to be with King Duncan/a.k.a. Trumpcan), a whole new meaning of not being born of a woman (being born of a transgender man), Randy Rainbow as one of the witches and more.
October 9th at 9 pm
October 10th at 9 pm
October 23rd at 9 pm
at Chicago Danztheatre
1650 W Foster Avenue
This space is only accessible via one flight of stairs
Tickets will be available through Rhino Fest.
