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A person in casual clothing sits on a trapeze against a background of blue sky and clouds, looking upward with a contemplative expression.

Written, Directed and Choreographed by Shana Carroll

A “wondrous stunner of a new show”.

– Chicago Tribune

The Attic

Sept 5 - Oct 4, 2026 in Goodman's Albert Theatre

2 hours and 10 minutes, including one 15 minute intermission

The 7 Fingers is “pulse-raising magic” (The New York Times).

From the primal vista of her childhood bedroom springs Shana Carroll’s wildly imaginative, ground-breaking memoir that takes theater to new heights. Inspired by the Tony Award-nominated former trapezist’s mesmerizing life story, a company of fearless performers transforms memory into daring aerial feats that are as moving as they are breathtaking. In the air, on the floor and from the heart, Montreal’s multidisciplinary creative collective, The 7 Fingers, brings its “thrillingly modern brand of circus” (Time Out New York) to The Goodman in this moving new work that embraces the fear and courage of being human.

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Recommended for ages 8+

The Attic includes elements of high-flying aerial arts, trapeze and physically challenging staging and adult themes around mortality and illness.

For a detailed breakdown of The Attic content warnings, including timing of where they appear in the show, email access@goodmantheatre.org. We also have brief show summaries available through that email address. Please allow up to three business days for a response. Hard copies of the expanded content guide and show summaries are also available at our front desk..

Audiences are raving about The Attic— a breathtaking new work on stage at The Goodman.

Experience The Attic—a moving new work where memory is transformed into daring new feats.

Artistic Director Susan V. Booth explores why she had to bring the world premiere of The Attic to The Goodman.

This fall, The 7 Fingers will bring its “thrillingly modern brand of circus” (Time Out New York) to The Goodman.

Tony Award-nominated former trapezist artist Shana Carroll explores what inspired her to create The Attic.

Learn more about The 7 Fingers: telling human stories with superhuman skills.

The 7 Finger's The Attic | On Stage Through October 4 | Goodman Theatre
The Attic | The 7 Fingers | Teaser 1 | On Stage September 5 - October 4 | Goodman Theatre
Artistic Director Susan V. Booth on The Attic | Sept. 5 - Oct. 4 | Goodman Theatre
The Attic | The 7 Fingers | Teaser 2 | On Stage September 5 - October 4 | Goodman Theatre
The Attic | 7 Fingers | On Stage Sept 5 - Oct 4 | Goodman Theatre
The Attic | The 7 Fingers Teaser | On Stage September 5 - October 4 | Goodman Theatre

Group Tickets: Now available for 10+, email Groups@GoodmanTheatre.org for information on select discounted rates and perks.

Questions? Need help? Contact the box office at (312) 443-3800, 12noon – 5pm, daily.

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creative ARTISTS

A woman with long blonde hair and glasses, wearing a black shirt, sits indoors against a plain light-colored background.

Shana Carroll

Director

Logo with the text "The 7 Fingers"; the number 7 is large and red, while the rest of the text is black on a white background.

The 7 Fingers

A young man with short dark hair wearing a sleeveless white shirt stands in front of a plain, textured background, looking at the camera and smiling slightly.

Fran Alvarez Jara

A man with short hair and a trimmed mustache and goatee wears a plain dark T-shirt, posing against a plain, textured background. The image is in black and white.

Melvin Diggs

A man with wavy hair, a beard, and an earring is looking at the camera and smiling slightly. He is wearing a plain T-shirt. The image is in black and white.

Eduardo Grillo

A woman with long wavy hair wearing a buttoned, long-sleeve top stands in front of a plain, light-colored background, looking slightly to the side.

Kalani June

A woman with short, light hair wearing a sleeveless dark top and a necklace stands in front of a plain, blurred background, looking at the camera.

Anna Kichtchenko

A woman with long dark hair styled in braids, wearing a sleeveless top and hoop earrings, stands in front of a plain, blurred background.

Nancy Luna

Woman with shoulder-length wavy hair and bangs, wearing a long-sleeve dark top, poses in front of a plain, light-colored background.

Tyler Meredith

A person with short dark hair, wearing a black shirt, earrings, and a necklace, poses against a plain blurred background.

Santiago Rivera L.

A person with curly hair wearing a black top with a white trim stands in front of a plain concrete wall, looking at the camera and smiling slightly.

Alexandra Royer

A person with short, wavy hair and a sleeveless top stands against a plain background, showing a detailed bird tattoo on their upper arm.

Lucy Tan

Young woman with long light brown hair smiling at the camera, wearing a blue top, with a neutral dark background.

Clara Alex

A woman with shoulder-length brown hair and a maroon top looks directly at the camera against a gray background.

Ashlyn Lozano

Critical praise

⭐⭐⭐⭐ (OUT OF 4) “THE ATTIC WILL BLOW YOU AWAY.”

Chicago Tribune

“WHAT MIGHT WELL BE THE BEST SHOW OF THE YEAR IN CHICAGO.”

Chicago Tribune

“A STUNNING COMBINATION OF ARTISTRY AND ATHLETICISM.”

BroadwayWorld

“A MESMERIZING DISPLAY OF ACROBATIC DANCE, MUSIC AND STAGE PROJECTIONS.”

Chicago Sun-Times

“MERE WORDS CAN’T DO JUSTICE TO THE MAJESTY OF THIS AWESOME AND ASTOUNDING PRODUCTION.”

Chicago Theatre Review

⭐⭐⭐⭐ (OUT OF 4) “THIS IS AN EVENING OF THEATER THAT LINGERS WITH YOU.”

Curtain Call Chicago

AUDIENCE REACTIONS

“TOO PROFOUND AND BEAUTIFUL FOR WORDS!”

Julie S. B. via

“I WAS MESMERIZED THE ENTIRE TIME. STUNNING. STELLAR. TEN STARS.”

@inabigram via

“THE FINAL CURTAIN WENT DOWN AND THE AUDIENCE LEPT TO THEIR FEET BEFORE THE CURTAIN WENT UP FOR THE CURTAIN CALL. THAT IS THE SIGN OF A PHENOMENAL SHOW!!!”

Juli W. via

“SOMEHOW BOTH SIMULTANEOUSLY METICULOUS AND RAW. I WENT THROUGH EVERY EMOTION WITH THEM AND WAS A WEEPY MESS BY THE END. BRAVO ALL AROUND.”

@jazzyvazz via

Four performers catch a woman flying horizontally above a bed on stage; costumes and clothes hang in the background.
(L-R) Eduardo De Azevedo Grillo, Lucy Tan, Nancy Luna and Fran Alvarez. Photo by Todd Rosenberg.
A woman in white sits on a bed, looking toward a large mirror that reflects her image on a dimly lit stage.
Tyler Meredith. Photo by Todd Rosenberg.
Six people in white outfits hold up rings and support a person in a dress, suspended horizontally above the stage, during a theatrical performance.
(Top) Anna Kichtchenko. (L-R, bottom) Melvin Diggs, Fran Alvarez, Lucy Tan, Santiago Rivera Laugerud and Eduardo De Azevedo Grillo. Photo by Todd Rosenberg.
A group of actors in white costumes surround a woman sitting on a hospital bed on stage, set against a purple-lit background.
(L-R) Nancy Luna, Kalani June, Santiago Rivera Laugerud, Eduardo De Azevedo Grillo, Tyler Meredith, Alexandra Royer, Anna Kichtchenko and Fran Alvarez. Photo by Todd Rosenberg.
Eight acrobats in white outfits perform a balancing act, forming human towers and holding poses on a stage with a neutral background.
(Center) Nancy Luna. (L-R, in pairs) Kalani June, Lucy Tan, Santiago Rivera Laugerud, Melvin Diggs, Anna Kichtchenko, Eduardo De Azevedo Grillo, Alexandra Royer and Fran Alvarez. Photo by Todd Rosenberg.

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Susan V. Booth Welcomes You to The 7 Fingers’ “The Attic”

Posted: August 18, 2026

The Goodman’s Artistic Director Susan V. Booth shares her excitement for Shana Carroll’s latest piece, “The Attic”.
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A Welcome Letter from “The Attic” Director

Posted: August 18, 2026

“The Attic” director Shana Carroll shares how her childhood attic bedroom led her to create her imaginative and ground-breaking memoir.

Accessible & Enhanced Performances

Questions? Please contact (312) 443-3800 for voice, or email Access@GoodmanTheatre.org. Visit our Accessibility Overview page for full details.

American Sign Language-Interpreted Performance
Friday, September 25 at 7:30pm

Use code SIGN for $40 ($31 ticket plus $9 handling fee)

Touch Tour and Audio-Described Performance
Saturday, September 26
12:00pm Touch Tour & 2:00pm Performance

Use code AUDIO for $40 ($31 ticket plus $9 handling fee)

Spanish-Subtitled Performance
Saturday, September 26 at 7:30pm

Use code SPANISH for $40 ($31 ticket plus $9 handling fee)

Open-Captioned Performance
Sunday, September 27 at 2:00pm

Use code OPEN for $40 ($31 ticket plus $9 handling fee)

OUR 2026/2027 Season

Sometimes, the most powerful thing we can do is feel. For more than a century, The Goodman has created experiences that invite us to feel deeply, honestly and unapologetically. Stories that crack us open. Performances that reach past our defenses and tap directly into the heart. Here, joy is bigger. Laughter catches in your throat. Hope rises. This is where stories remind us what it means to be human.

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