This irreverent young troupe offers the quintessential low-budget Chicago theater experience. The group specializes in original works written by the ensemble, many of which are aimed at a young, nontheatrical crowd (you're encouraged to bring your own beer and drink it during their late-night shows). Their biggest hit (which they stage off and on throughout the year) is the raunchy trailer-park potboiler White Trash Wedding and a Funeral; it's hilarious, tacky fun, but not for those with delicate sensibilities. Lately, the Factory has been trying out serious dramatic works as well. But no matter what show you see, the razor-sharp timing, enthusiasm, and camaraderie are infectious.