Draft LRT
The Fall Living Room Tour: Nov 5-7, 2026
Tickets on Sale Now!
The Living Room Tour events are intimate fundraisers in special settings. Always a wonderful time, each event takes place at a unique, private location. Your ticket includes drinks, dinner, dessert and puppetry performances that will astonish and delight!
2026 Co-chairs: Alicia Bird, Cheryl Lynn Bruce, Patti Gilford
Fall Performances:
Joshua Holden with Mr. Nicholas
Spend some time with Joshua Holden, award-winning puppeteer and The Ambassador of Joy
Behold, Where Stands the Usurper’s Curséd Head
A short adaptation of Shakespeare’s Macbeth, written by Mickle Maher and performed by Samuel Taylor
Streeterville
Thursday, November 5 at 6:30pm
Hosted by: Nancy Juda & Jens Brasch
Co-hosted by: Angel Ysaguirre
Chicago’s iconic, private arts club featuring Mies van der Rohe design, contemporary renovations, and remarkable art collection—a beacon of contemporary artistic exploration, civic investment and community since 1916.
Parking: Paid valet and street parking available
Transit: 3 minute walk from the 10/146/147 bus. 9 minute walk from Grand Red Line.
Accessibility: ADA Accessible
Lincoln Park
Friday, November 6 at 6:30pm
Hosted by: Pascale & Tom Kichler
Co-hosted by: Julie Moller
More location info coming soon…
Parking: Very limited street parking. Public transportation and rideshares highly recommended.
Transit: 10 minute walk from North/Clybourn Red Line
Accessibility: Not ADA Accessible (1 to 2 -step transitions throughout the house)
Pilsen
Saturday, November 7 at 6:30pm
Hosted by: Bernard Friedman at Mana Contemporary
Co-hosted by: Patti Gilford
The studios of noted collector Bernard Friedman home to his exquisite, private collection of early-to-mid 20th-century Chicago art at Mana Contemporary Chicago.
Parking: Ample free parking in lot
Transit: 3-5 minute walk from the #21 Cermak bus – exit at Cermak & Throop
Accessibility: ADA Accessible
Fall Performances
Joshua Holden with Mr. Nicholas
Spend some time with Joshua Holden, award-winning puppeteer and The Ambassador of Joy, who could cheer up even the grumpiest grump, including his right-hand man, Mr. Nicholas.
Behold, Where Stands the Usurper’s Curséd Head
This short adaptation of Shakespeare’s Macbeth—written by acclaimed playwright Mickle Maher and performed by Samuel Taylor with puppets by Jesse Mooney-Bullock—recontextualizes the play’s iconic tragic conclusion.
Ticket Information
$150 Ticket
Includes wine/beer, supper, performance and light dessert
$250 Benefactor Ticket
Adds an additional contribution and includes a special goodie bag upon your departure.
$500 Über Benefactor Ticket
Adds an additional contribution, includes a special goodie bag upon your departure, and we will list your name on signage at all three nights of the Living Room Tour.
Refunds
Due to the very intimate size of these events, we have a strict No Refund Policy. If you are unable to use your tickets for any reason or the event is cancelled or shifted due to weather, your payment will be considered a donation and you will receive a letter for your taxes. Thank you for your understanding.
Thank you for your Support!
Funds raised support The Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival and the FREE Neighborhood Tour.