Chicago Performance Lab
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SLIPAR (September Lab in Performance as Research)
Save the Date!
The Committee on Theater and Performance Studies at the University of Chicago presents a series of performances by doctoral students to mark the conclusion of SLIPAR 2026, the September Lab in Performance as Research.
The Logan Center for the Arts
915 E 60th Street, Chicago, IL 60637
Friday, October 2nd, 2026
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Show Submission
Thank you for submitting your show idea to TAPS. This is the opportunity for anyone in our community to propose a show for the upcoming professionally-led season whether it be a full production, workshop or devised performance opportunity.
TAPS Weekly Cohorts
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Performance FAQ
Get answers to common questions about TAPS — covering everything from production logistics, rehearsal schedules, and facilities. Students can find information about how to get involved through courses, auditions, ushering, and more.
Performance Resources
TAPS provides a full range of facilities, shops, and support to bring producations to life — find everything you need here, from reserving a rehearsal room to connecting with our scene, costume, and props teams, along with audition information and detailed ground plans for our theaters.
Student Performance Groups
The Committee on Theater and Performance Studies (TAPS) produces and collaborates with a number of student organizations. We offer a range of facilities and resources in the Logan Arts Center and the Reynolds Club, including but not limited to a black box theater, two proscenium theaters, two performance labs, scene, costumes, lighting, sound, and props shops. In addition, TAPS professional staff, faculty, and guest artists provide hands-on mentorship with two fully produced TAPS productions a year.
Dance Classes and Workshops
Each quarter, TAPS offers a variety of dance classes and workshops spanning multiple styles and disciplines, welcoming students of all experience levels — whether you're stepping onto the dance floor for the first time or looking to deepen an existing practice.