The Factory Theater, 1623 W. Howard St., is proud to announce the cast and creative team for Kubrickian, February 20 - March 15, written by Zack Peercy and directed by AJ Schwartz. Previews are Friday, Feb. 13 and Saturday, Feb. 14 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 15 at 3 p.m. The press opening is Friday, Feb. 20 at 8 p.m. The regular performance schedule is Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. Sundays at 3 p.m. The Tickets are $30 and may be purchased through the box office by calling 312-275-5757 or by visiting TheFactoryTheater.com.
Trapped in a white space, three men who should be focused on escape or explanation can’t seem to stop talking about acclaimed film director Stanley Kubrick. This trippy existential show is a haunting and hilarious look at masculinity, creativity, and capitalism.
The cast of Kubrickian features Rio Ragazzone (he/him, Danny); Taylor Mercado Owen (he/him, Chris); Ben Auxier (he/him, Howard); Emerson Ross (he/him, US Danny/Howard) and Katie Bevil (they/them, US Mark/Howard).
The creative team includes Zack Peercy (he/him, playwright); AJ Schwartz (they/them, director); Charlotte Brown (they/them, stage manager); Kate Lass (she/her, fight choreographer); Ethan Smith (they/them, intimacy); Josh Philoon (he/him, scenic designer); Valerie Cambron (she/they, costume designer); Grady Gilbert (he/him, movement designer); Emmitt Socey (they/them, lighting designer); Morgan Watkinson (she/her, master electrician); Isaac Mandel (he/him, sound designer) and Jacque Bischoff (she/they, makeup effects)
ABOUT ZACK PEERCY, playwright
Zack Peercy is a disabled playwright based in Chicago. He serves as the Literary Manager at The Factory Theater. Other plays include MUFFED (forthcoming, 1319 Press) Hard-Boiled Eggnog: A Christmas Noir (YouthPLAYS), In an Instant (Unheard Of Company), Greetings (The Factory Theater), and MUTED. (Red Theater). He writes scripts that are all about people trying to say, “I’m Sorry and I Love You.” All of his plays can be found on New Play Exchange.
ABOUT AJ SCHWARTZ, director
AJ Schwartz is a Chicago director, producer, and proud Rogers Park-er who is ecstatic to be in their own backyard working with Factory Theater for the first time! They have previously directed Kubrickian for Bramble Theatre’s Festival of Unfinished Work and in an independent reading. They directed How You Kiss Me Is Not How I Like To Be Kissed for Haven Chicago and have directed, assistant directed, and produced work for Bramble Theatre, About Face Theatre, First Floor Theater, and Steep Theatre. They are the creator of Here Are Some Plays I Like, an artist-led reading series returning for the fourth year in Fall 2026, where they have directed readings of You Must Wear a Hat, Juniper Jones and the Rocket She Built, Fiona, Dr. Ride’s American Beach House, and You Feel So Far Away Right Now.
ABOUT THE FACTORY THEATER
For 30 years, The Factory has created its shows from scratch, doing exactly the kind of theater they wanted to do. From writing workshops to the closing night bash, Factory shows are a unique experience that fits its exacting standards: original, bold, and full-tilt. Its shameless ensemble serves as an ambassador of a good time, ensuring Chicago remains heartily entertained.
The Factory Theater, 1623 W. Howard St., presents Kubrickian, February 20 - March 15, written by Zack Peercy and directed by AJ Schwartz. Previews are Friday, Feb. 13 and Saturday, Feb. 14 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 15 at 3 p.m. The press opening is Friday, Feb. 20 at 8 p.m. The regular performance schedule is Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. Sundays at 3 p.m. The Tickets are $30 and may be purchased through the box office by calling 312-275-5757 or by visiting TheFactoryTheater.com.