The Neo-Futurists are best known for their show The Infinite Wrench, in which the hyper troupe makes a manic attempt to perform 30 original plays in 60 minutes.

Thirty plays in 60 minutes. They said it couldnt be done, right? OK, they didnt actually do it that night, but I was mighty happy they decided to go ahead and finish all 30. We were in Chicago during Pride week, visiting our daughter, when we took in the show. The theme was Pride and it was raucous! As sexagenarians, my wife and I were--, how do I say this without offending myself? -- amongst the older audience members. But it didnt matter; everyone was into it! I like a theater experience where you feel a part of that experience. The players were fantastic: funny, feeling, physical, flexible and many other positive f-sounding adjectives. Were going to see Hamilton in Chicago tonight, but I suspect The Neo-Futurists will live longer in my memory.

Each time you go its something new and it’s always entertaining! They’re all a great group of characters that make the audience feel really involved in the show. Everyone should definitely them out if they’re looking for a good time on the weekend.

I visited for a 2 minute student show, and I cant wait to go back. The plays are interactive, wacky, and unexpectedly deep. Ive never laughed so much in public. The members of the assemble have unique but relatable personalities. Great stuff, I highly recommend.

A fun theatre company that does shows Friday Saturday and Sunday every week. Their main show, Infinite Wrench, is 30 plays in 60 minutes and was 60 minutes of fun and heartfelt theater. An overall very unique and engaging eexperience. We heard about this online and purchased our tickets in advance. It was not sold out on a nice Saturday night in May, but the theater was about 80% full.

Great Valentines day special show. Great shows, great variety. Humor & heartfelt plays based on the performers themselves.

The neo-futurists are a long-standing tradition of Chicago and their shows are something to make sure to see if you are at all interested in improvisation and pushing the boundaries of performance. Each show consists of 30 plays done in 60 minutes. Some are quick some are slow, some involve the audience, and some will stick with you the rest of your life.

An interesting old building with personality. And the neo-futurist were amazing. I say check them out!

Such a great experience! Brother in law to be took us to see the show. I will definitely be going back.

Amazing hidden gem! Irreverent & occasionally dirty, these short play compilations are fascinating and thought-provoking. Ive gone back again and again because each shown is different. Ticket price depends on a dice roll $9-15.Come prepared to shout.

Super fun and interesting! Definitely worth a visit.

This is an incredible artistic and performance experience. These performers are top notch and perform hilarious and emotional moving sketches that are rotated from week to week. I cannot recommend this enough.

My favorite theater. Take every guest there. 30 plays in 60 minutes - very intense.

This experimental theater group was amazing! We went for the infinite wrench show and the variety and quality of short plays blew my mind. The mix between absurdist comedic and surprising doses of realism provided for a perfect mix of laughing and being shocked. Its definitely a must see show when visiting Chicago.

Great staff here!! I had an amazing time and the actors were inclusive and incredible. The place has a great atmosphere and fun plays. I highly recommend going here. Have fun!

We attended the 1130 show on 2/2 and LOVED every minute. Highly original, thought provoking, hilarious, with great performances in an intimate setting. The price is a steal...they could charge double and it would still be reasonable. We will be back next time were in town!

I LOVED seeing The Infinite Wrench. Its a perfect mix of comedy and serious content that made it incredibly enjoyable. I highly recommend the show to anyone looking for something interesting to do on a Saturday night

Enthusiastically recommended for a fun, excitingly original night of experiential theater!

Completely unique and off the wall. Definitely fun. I know and expect the very liberal political and social tilt to the evening, so its fine - but entertainment could always be better sans-agenda of any kind.

The Infinite Wrench was both woefully heart-wrenching and hilariously witty, with an entertaining and friendly staff. Even if you dont enjoy live theatre its well worth seeing!

I go there a every morning weeks or so. Very dynamic cast and a very interesting experience.

These guys & gals are awesome! Loved the collection of plays we were able to see. So wish we had gotten to get through them all. Must see again soon!

Wonderful experience! ️ Would love to see again soon.

I would qualify this place as somewhere to go at least once in your average short life if you live in the area and as a place to bring visitors who are staying at your place (or maybe at a hotel but theyre here mostly to see you once they have seen the lake front, sears tower and other important landmarks that Chicago has to offer which are harder to follow because they cant post to Facebook. In fact, they dont even have an account and if they do, Id be very worried). Anyhow, their many plays in a constrained amount of minutes (not the real name, but I think they appreciate it) show qualifies as a bucket list contender and you should contemplate a rigged selection process.

The Infinite Wrench was an intimate, truthful, and funny show. You might participate in a short part of the show.

A fun, frenetic hour of live theater that is one of my favorite Chicago things to do when Im in town. Combine an 1130 pm show here with some late-night jazz at the nearby Green Mill.

Quirky and artistic, but a lot of fun. Some of the plays are funny, some of them are thought provoking, some of them are gross and some of them are incomprehensible. In the end youll have a fun time. Expect to park a couple blocks away and pay for metered parking.

So much fun, and such a great cast! Loved my visit to Chicago and hope to catch another show on my next trip!

Very nice space. Lots of raised seating with a sense of intimacy with the stage and the performance. We saw the wonderful Burning Bluebeard, and absolutely loved it.

Getting inside the theatre, youre subjected to an enjoyable amount of twists and turns just to get to the lobby. The space has that feel of lived in and exciting. Went to see Story Told in Seven Fights, and it was one of the most cathartic experiences Ive had while enjoying live theater. Ive seen the student versions of The Infinite Wrench, A couple of times and I wouldnt be able to tell you what distinguishes them from non-students. Arent we all students anyway? I love this place. Theyre some of the purest entertainment.

Best night of theater in my life. Fresh, relevant, not your grandmas theater

Had a good time. Some skits not so great but done were. Overall worth the trip.

Maximum energy and performance was an solid A.If you are looking for an affordable, tight, enjoyable ... slightly off center theater experience look no further. It was truly great and I will be back.I wouldnt recommend bringing more than say 3 close friends because seating is somewhat limited and also recommend buying tickets online and being about 1/2 hour prior to show time to secure a prime spot in line.

Infinite wrench is my favorite show in Chicago!

Very cranky and potentially dangerous place for the audience... fire hazard... awful show...

I really loved this play! Its for all ages really! You laugh like your life depends on it love it!

Go see a performance, the Neofuturists are amazing! The creativity and thoughtfulness and humor of their performance is fantastic every time

I had a great time. I always go when I am im town.

Great show at a great price, fun to bring visiting relatives to if theyre up for a late night.

I had no clue what to expect upon my first trip to see Infinite Wrench. What I found were 8 of the most vulnerable live performances Ive ever seen. The urgency to perform nearly 30 plays in 60 minutes creates a manic energy that Ive never witnessed before. The plays are mostly hilarious, and frequently deeply moving. They also rotate in and out each week. Im excited to come back in a few months to see what the neo-futurists come up with next.Important thing you should know: neo-futurists auto-corrects to no-go turkeys.

Ive seen this show so many times. Never disappointed.

Id give them an R rating, but they put on a great show.

I always love coming here for the 30 plays. Some of them are hilarious, some are serious, some are just weird, but they are always so creative and its impossible to not enjoy yourself.

Thats Weird Grandma is the best!!

Everyone knows this place for Too Much Light, but their regular season shows are just as good or better. Theater here is a full experience from the moment you enter the door. Once they had the audience enter through the alley, and take a trip through a three-room rendering of the protagonists brain (scraps of text representing his thoughts, places to sit and watch or listen to stimuli) before entering the actual theater.

Standard ticket price does not include quaaludes or laudenum. ZERO STARS WOULD NOT EAT AGAIN.

Super fun shows!!

Watched/participated in The Infinite Wrench. Next time Im in Chicago Ill see it again. A different version of it every week, great cast, and a good sense of humor... Plus they roll dice for every decision!My favourite part was when I walked into the theatre after showing my ticket. There was a lady waiting with a bunch of nametags. She said Whats your name!?!? and so I told her. She then proceeded to hand me a nametag that said Avril which is decidedly NOT my name.

Ive been going to Neo-Futurists shows for a few years now and I always have a great time. Their main show The Infinite Wrench (formerly Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind) consists of that weeks performers trying to perform 30 plays in 60 minutes. The plays are always something related to the performers actual lives. Some of the plays are funny, some are sad and some are strange but in the best ways. They dont always finish all 30 plays but that makes it more fun when they do. They change a few of the plays out each week to keep things fresh and every month is entirely new plays. The show isnt always appropriate for children which I only mention after seeing a family leave the show following some brief nudity.

In short - Ive grown up in theater, and this is as good as it gets!With a small budget, a show is stripped down to the important things in theatre; good writing and good acting -- and the Neo-Futurists deliver both in heaping mounds of messy, tasty goodness. My wife and I had a real fun night here.Its difficult to say much more without giving anything up to potential new audience members, so if you are looking for a night of fun - just go! Trust me! Its a little warm on the third floor, so dress light.

This interactive show was an amazing experience! I definitely recommend it for anyone who happens to be in Chicago and wants to participate in something truly unique!

Its a shame a snit over the intellectual property rights of Too Much Light Makes The Baby Go Blind forced Chicagos longest running show to change names (shame on you morons), but the reincarnation with a twist, The Eternal Wrench, is just as awesome, if not more so. Kudos to the Neofuturists for keeping alive this unique art form...30 plays in 60 minutes. Live theater for the channel surfer in you!

Such a wonderful show!!! Went on a whim and had so much fun. This improv group is amazing!

The Neo-Futurists was one of the first places I went when I moved to Chicago. And I continue to go frequently. I loved too much light makes the baby go blind but the infinite wrench is even better. Bring cash and in neo futurism fashion you will roll a dice to determine how much you pay. Anywhere between $10 and $15.Also check out their primetime shows. They also teach classes.I have a token so I pay $15 a month and have unlimited access to shows which is awesome.

The Infinite Wrench came recommended by a friend and it did not disappoint

This show is amazing and inspiring. You should go see it.

A unique late night option. An element of chaos influences everything from the price you pay for your ticket to short plays youll see and the sequence of the show. Scenes range from drama to goofball comedy to absurdist and impressionistic pieces. Some are stronger than others, but theyre all original and performed by an energetic cast of writers/actors.

Everyone who loves live art of any form needs to experience this.

Amazing. Just amazing. For anyone thinking about going to the Neo Futurist for the first time, the Infinite Wrench is great. Amazing performance, and amazing people.

30 plays in 60 minutes... That is maximizing your fun dollar (no matter how you roll!). A vibrant, creative troupe doing great work that will have you laughing, warbling, gagging and then back to laughing. Excellent late-night Friday & Saturday, or Sunday evening entertainment.

Really fun and interesting theatre. Youve never seen anything like it.

Great group of talent

So much fun! I loved everything about this!

One of the best theater/company in the city, if you only have 1 day in Chicago you should go here!

The Infinite Wrench is super high energy, and the performers are true to themselves. Its amazing every time.

Worth the visit if youre only in town for a little while.Worth multiple visits if you live in the area.

A long standing Chicago theater that will make you cramp from laughing, cry from joy and reflect for days to come! Its really brilliant. -slick

So much fun! Went to see Tangles and Plaques and it was beautiful!

Its a very interesting experience. I would recommend see a show at least once.On the down side they do not have AC so you might want to go on a night is cooler!

Unique, raw, storytelling style that started in Chicago. Laugh/cry, feel connected to some beautiful humans.

Went to see the Infinite Wrench show by the Neo-Futurists on a recommendation and had an absolute blast. The performers feel like friends during the show, and the performance itself is earnest, heartfelt, hilarious, heartbreaking, silly, and true.

Really love the feel of the little theater moment!

I would give it a 4 star, but what made me put a 1 star was that my grandma had a stroke during the performance

These guys are always amazing to see! Each of their shows is unique and in a great space.

Experimental theatre at its best

This show is increasingly raunchy and requires a disclaimer. There were two completely naked men and a pornographic but clothes scene with a woman pleasuring herself with lubricant. In the previous show I saw there was a woman putting lolipops into her mouth and handing them in a very sexual way to audience members. She also later made very crude comments about being inside of a person. Im old enough to see this, but I wouldnt have chosen to if I had known that this raunchy content was going to be in the show. There should be a disclaimer. Please note not to take children.

Some of the most challenging and intense theatrical experiences can be had here

An excellent show for the entire family! My 5 year old and I were equally pleased. Laughed aloud!

Fun night with great people.

Always inspiring, beautiful, poignant, real. Keep up the great work.

My favorite place for date night with my wife. New experiences every time, and usually evokes every emotion on the spectrum.

So much fun and great performance for the space!

Between The Infinite Wrench and any of their prime time shows, Ive never had a bad experience here. My husband and I try to show up for a show whenever we can foist out children on someone else for the night.

I love this place! Good people making good theater.

Very special experimental concept. Really recomended

Consistently wonderful

Always a great experience! They provide great entertainment at a great price. They have lots of variables to their show and occasional exciting crowd participation. overall a great experience.

Wonderful keep up the good work.

Great comedy shows but got to get here early. Very trendy crowd

This is a priority for me every time I visit Chicago. I love supporting live theater. Its worth the visit!

Such talent! So fun!

It was an unfortunate evening that ended badly. The evening was filled with skits that included audience participation. One skit was about gender identity acceptance where an actor requested that I give shim my hand where shim painted red nail polish on my fingers and gave a soliloquy on gender bias and stereo-types. I have friends who are very dear to me that have fought this struggle their whole lives so I let shim paint my nails freely. I believe in the message that you should allow everyone to self identify as they wish. At the end of the show - I asked for a way to clean the red nail polish off my hands. The actors acted as if I was asking for something that was inappropriate. I said I supported the message but not at my own cost or discomfort. They offered to give me $3 to get nail polish remover. I offered to go out and buy them some nail polish remover so no one else has to leave their premises uncomfortable. They said they would not share my gift with someone else. They said that I voluntarily submitted and I therefore I had no rights to ask for resolution. I feel I was given no real choice - either appear as a bigot and deny getting my finger nails painted in a public setting - or allow let them paint my nails only to find out later that I had no recourse. I am not a passive person. I am not someone who allow others make me feel bad about myself unwarrantedly. Yet I feel bad. I dont deserve this feeling. I can only state that I would not suggest others see this show. The lessons I learned was not one I wanted to learn: Supporting a cause that you believe in should not make you feel this bad.

One of my favorite places to go/shows to see!! Every show is different and never a disappointment.

At once hilarious and poignant, Ive not seen theatre like it before.

Always a great experience. Funny and smart with a bit of unguarded honesty.

Awesome, and Im normally not a fan of plays. You have to see it to understand...

Best value for your buck in the city of chicago. 30 separate plays in a mind baffling 30 minutes. Most fun and real cast you will find in any production in Chicago.

Great cast. Has some real up and comers.

If I could, Id go see Too Much Light every single weekend. Its always fresh, always funny, sometimes pretty touching, and its one of my favorite things to bring out-of-town guests to.

Home to the longest running show in Chicago (by nost accounts) Too Much Light Makes the Baby go Blind, The Neofuturists are an incredibly entertaining and dependable good time. With a rotating cast and 7 new skits every week (meaning a completely new show every month), this is an awesome place to go as a plan, completely impromptu, or to show a visiting friend something unusual and amazing.Highest possible recommendation for entertainment on a budget.