In 1997, Theatre Vertigo was founded by Paul Floding, Nanette Pettit and Jeff Meyers. Since then, Theatre Vertigo has performed in numerous spaces including The Russel Street Theater, The Electric Company, Theater! Theatre!, and their current home, The Shoebox Theatre.

From 2003 to 2014, Theatre Vertigo produced Anonymous Theatre as a summer fundraiser in collaboration with The Anonymous Theatre Company. Other past collaborations include defunkt theatre, Stark Raving Theater, and Tears of Joy Theatre.

Theatre Vertigo has worked on world premieres including Faust.Us by Joseph Fisher, 99 Ways to Fuck a Swan by Kim Rosenstock, and The End of Sex by Craig Jessen.

In 2016, Theatre Vertigo produced its first officially commissioned work from a playwright, I Want To Destroy You, by Rob Handel.

Awards and Achievements

  • 2016

    • Drammy Award for Outstanding Achievement: Scenic Artist, Mindy Barker for The Drunken City.
    • Drammy Finalist for Sound Design, Richard E. Moore for The Drunken City.

  • 2015

    • Drammy Award for Ensemble in a Play, Bob: A Life in Five Acts.
    • Drammy Award for Direction, Matthew Zrebski for Bob: A Life in Five Acts.
    • Drammy Finalist for Ensemble in a Play, The School for Lies.

  • 2014

    • Drammy Award for Sound Design, Annalise Albright Woods for pool (no water).
    • Drammy Finalist for Ensemble in a Play, pool (no water).

  • 2013

    • Drammy Award for Actress in a Supporting Role, Brooke Calcagno for Mother Courage and Her Children.
    • Drammy Award for Sound Design, Richard Moore for The Velvet Sky.

  • 2012

    • Drammy Award for Actor in a Lead Role, Mario Calcagno for The American Pilot.
    • Drammy Award for Sound Design, Em Gustason for The American Pilot.

  • 2010

    • Drammy Award for Supporting Actress, Amy Newman for God’s Ear.

  • 2009

    • Drammy Award for Supporting Actor, Garland Lyons for Romance.

  • 2008

    • Drammy Award for Outstanding Puppeteering, The Long Christmas Ride Home in collaboration with Tears of Joy Theatre.

  • 2007

    • Drammy Award for Set Design, Ben Plont for Escape from Happiness.

  • 2001

    • Drammy Award for Supporting Actress, Andrea White for Hellcab.
    • Drammy Award for Supporting Actress, Lorraine Bahr for Lion in the Streets.

  • 2000

    • Drammy Award for Supporting Actor, Ted Schulz for The Grey Zone.
    • Drammy Award for Outstanding Direction, Michael Griggs for The Grey Zone.