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The Revival Theater




A renovation of an industrial building into an improv theater with bar and classrooms, featuring traces of the past.




The Revival Theater, an improv institution known for its in-person classes benefiting individuals ranging from academics and entrepreneurs to salespeople and civil servants, has expanded its footprint with a new location in the South Loop. Beyond traditional improv classes, The Revival offers workshops that transcend the performing arts realm, presenting a unique and effective approach to addressing critical objectives for groups of all sizes.

This project is the transformation of a one-story masonry building that played a role in Chicago's silent film production industry in the early 20th century. The renovation included the build-out of a new bar, performance space, classroom, and upgrades to building systems. 



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Location: South Loop, Chicago
Client: The Revival
Progress/Year: Completed, 2024

Team
Builder: AMZ Construction Group
Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Engineer: Calor Design Group
Photography: Annkathrin Murray
#existing conditions: Future home to The Revival Theater.
#research: Original Compass Players performing a piece in Hyde Park, Chicago. Photo courtesy of The Revival Theater.

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