The 8th Dwarf

Written by Olivia Sieck
Directed by John Gleason Teske
Produced by Maria Burnham
 

Binkley, an outsider dwarf from the Kingdom of Magical Land, is quiet, timid and scared of the dark — not exactly the best characteristics for working in a mine, the job to which all dwarves aspire.

But inspired by the kindness and motherly affection of Snow White, Binkley goes on a quest to find three items that will assure them a place amongst the dwarf elite. Will Binkley find the courage that resides deep inside them? Will they be paralyzed by the Wicked Witch? Will they be able to find a geniune cow?

The 8th Dwarf is a story of the power of courage, kindness and wit, and how those characteristics mean more than all the material goods in the world.

The 8th Dwarf is part of our Nightlight young audiences series, which produces original, adapted and forgotten plays geared toward children and the adults who love them.

Details
Where: Bughouse Theater (1910 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60613)
When: February 7 & 8, 14 & 15 2026
What time: 2 p.m.
How Much: $20 adults, $10 children
Tickets on sale soon.
Transportation Information: Ample paid street parking is available along Irving Park Road and Lincoln Avenue. Some neighborhood streets nearby offer free street parking. Nearby public transportation includes the Irving Park Brown Line Stop, as well as the #80 (Irving Park) bus and the #50 (Damen) bus, both of which stop at the six corners with Lincoln Avenue.