Incredible show that would be enjoyed and marveled about by anyone. My wife and I were delighted throughout and our 6 and 8 year old grandsons were totally enthralled the entire time. The performance is amazingly high energy, fantastically creative, and fun with some thought-provoking aspects.

Totally unknown and we are totally missing out; Adventure Stage Chicago is something to see!!

The theater Vittum, is the performing space for Adventure Stage Chicago and located in West Town neighborhood, the theater is part of the Northwestern University Settlement House. It's a 299 seat theater and is named after Harriet Elizabeth Vittum, head resident of the Settlement House from 1907 to 1947. Apparently she was an advocated for the dramatic and musical arts; she believed they empower self-expression and self-worth. Their motto at Vittum is "Redefining Children's Theatre" and they certainly do that. As for the Vittum itself, it is super clean and the seats are more comfortable then most of the theaters I frequent. Also, the staff is friendly and is very laid back.

They host a variety of plays, dance, and a vaudevillian type acts, but they also have workshops and camps. Though they are mostly for kids since it's mostly a children's theater but you can check it out for yourself on their website at http://www.adventurest.../

As for the play/ act... Vittum hosts a 500 Clown production of "Trapped"

500 Clown is a production company that uses action-based performance, improvisation, and circus arts to tell long-form dramatic stories that catapult the performers into physical and emotional risk. "Trapped" is about three clown-musicians who are unexpectedly ensnared. They ask the question "What does it mean to be trapped" before the show and after, having a discussion on the different ways the actors were trapped. Of course I acted like a little kid when I knew the answers, waving my hand waiting to be picked. The show is non-stop fun and you are exhausted for the actors. They run around the stage and even seating area the entire show. It's hilarious and a treat for the imagination!!

Go see it!! Support the arts!!

It was highly enjoyable and great entertainment for all ages. There were a couple parts where it bogged down a bit and I found my attention drifting, but they were short-lived and then it was back on track for more laughter and fun times.

This is a very unique show and fair to say not for everyone. It is written in a way that is reminiscent of the non-linear way children play. Think back to when your imagination could run wild and something as simple as a pencil could seamlessly morph into a submarine, an airplane or a monster in your pretend mind. Put that energy on a large stage and you have Trapped.

The slapstick is subtle, the performance is very physical and the "clowns" are outstanding at conveying a range of emotions with minimal dialog. These are not your stereotypical circus clowns so best to get that image out of your head right away.

This is one show that you want to have children in the audience as their giggles and squeals of delight only add to the ambiance. Yet, this show's topic runs much deeper than some circus routine and is presented in a way that even the kids get it.

The 3 performers (there are not 500) do a great job of interacting with the audience before and after the show. I recommend to go early and stay late to take advantage of this.

If you are a stuffy theater-goer looking for a Broadway caliber show, this is not for you. If you enjoy innovative, imaginative theater, are willing to let your imagination run free and have some fun being a kid again, this is one you shouldn't miss.