Maddie's Secret (2026)  

Fri. Jul. 24

Doors – 7:00 PM  

Organ Overture – 7:30 PM  

Film – 8:00 PM  

Tickets - $10  

1hr 40min | Not Rated | Comedy | USA 

The Senate Theater is excited to screen a new studio release for the first time since the 1950s! And it's a perfect addition to our Hot, Sweaty & Weird summer series!

MADDIE’S SECRET is comedian, writer, and actor John Early’s critically acclaimed directorial debut starring himself as Maddie, a plucky dishwasher who leaps to viral superstardom at a trendy food content creation company. While her life seems picturesque — complete with an adoring husband (Eric Rahill), ride-or-die best friend (Kate Berlant) and a cupboard full of woman-owned ethically-sourced chili crisp to boot — mounting professional pressures threaten to reawaken a hidden secret from her troubled past. A pitch-perfect blend of satire, melodrama, daring tonal shifts and intimate performances, the film marks a bold new voice in contemporary cinema.

Written & Directed by John Early

Starring Kate Berlant, Eric Rahill, John Early, Claudia O'Doherty, Conner O'Malley,Vanessa Bayer, Chris Bauer, Kristen Johnston

Parking is available in our gated lot, on Gilbert, and Michigan Avenue