Ben Perry

Ben Perry (Haemon/Messenger U/S) Is thrilled to be rejoining The Athenaeum Center! Other Chicago credits include The Tragedy of King Christophe (The House Theatre of Chicago,) Dante 360 (Athenaeum,) A View from the Bridge (Shattered Globe,) and Qualia (Subtext Studio Theatre Company.) Regional credits include Murder on the Orient Express, Noises Off, Stranger Sings, and Young Frankenstein (Wolfbane Productions,) Tecumseh! and The Winter’s Tale (Tecumseh! Outdoor Drama,) The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged, Revised, Again,) Parade, Newsies, and The Will Roger’s Follies (Alluvion Stage Company.) He is also currently an improviser on the IO house team Jackie Bass. He holds a BS in Theatre Arts from Liberty University, fight certifications in unarmed and single sword combat from the Society of American Fight Directors, and a tenuous grasp on reality.

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2025 Season

Dante 360 opening this weekend!

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Dante 360

Midway upon the journey of our life, I found myself within a forest dark, for the straightforward pathway had been lost.” 

And so we all begin—in darkness.

Join Dante on his most famous journey through the depths of hell, levels upon levels of purgatory, finally discovering the light and glory of paradise. You will find terror in the wild beasts he meets along the way; and only moments later great hope at the strong woman, Beatrice, who leads him always upwards.

This contemporary staged performances of one of the most epic stories of the western world is an immersive, multi-dimensional production that leads you into Dantes universe. Returning to the stage for the 4th year, this year’s production.

Its heaven. It’s hell. But above all, it’s worth the trip.

November 8–10, 2024