An Exclusive Night of Circus & Celebration

When: Friday, September 19, 2025
VIP 6:00pm | General 7:00pm | Show 7:30pm
Where: Tallmadge Park, Evanston, IL

For 30 years, Actor’s Gymnasium has inspired bold movement, fearless performance, and high-flying entertainment. Now, we invite you to join us under the big top for an exclusive birthday bash—a high-spirited evening of circus, storytelling, and support to kick off our next thirty years!

You Don’t Want to Miss Out!

Under a big top tent in Evanston’s Tallmadge Park, this private event features an exclusive performance by Midnight Circus, honoring Actor’s Gymnasium’s three decades of community impact and artistic innovation.

After the show, the tent transforms into a birthday bash with music, dancing, drinks, and circus-themed revelry.

Thanks to our longtime friends and students, the night will feature surprise moments throughout—ambient performances from AG students, alumni and teen ensemble, roaming artists, and plenty of opportunities to be part of the magic.

To toast this milestone, Illuminated Brew Works is crafting a limited-edition Actor’s Gym 30th Anniversary Beer, exclusively available at the event.

All proceeds from the evening support the Actor’s Gymnasium Student Scholarship Fund, ensuring access to transformational circus and theatre training for all. Celebrate our history while supporting our future!

Ticket Options Available

We have two available ticket types, please read more about each below.

General Admission – $75

Entry at 7:00 PM
First-come-first-serve seating for the show
Access to the 30th Birthday Bash following the performance
A chance to celebrate and mingle with AG artists, alumni, and fans
Food and drink available for purchase during the birthday bash after the show

VIP Ticket – $125

Limited availability — early access, best seats, and exclusive perks.

Entry at 6:00 PM to the VIP Pre-Show Reception
Premium seating for the Midnight Circus performance
Swag bag with AG anniversary merch
Free drinks & light bites during the pre-show reception
Meet & Greet with artists from Midnight Circus and Actors Gymnasium

Evening Schedule

6:00 PM – VIP Reception opens
7:00 PM – General Admission doors open
7:30 PM – Midnight Circus performance begins
9:00 PM – Show ends, the birthday bash begins
10:30 PM – Last call under the tent (Event ends at 11:00pm)

Join us as we celebrate three decades of performance, play, and possibility—and help make the next 30 years even more magical.

PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS TODAY!

Actors Gym's 30th Birthday Bash

In Support of Student Scholarship Fund!