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Chicago Theatre Week Continued: Happening Now!
Through Sunday, February 25 get Chicago Theatre Week value-priced $15 and $30 tickets on Hot Tix! Help us share about this initiative by posting using our Marketing Toolkit and find all participating Chicago Theatre Week Continued shows here.
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CTW Patron Survey
We want as much feedback about Chicago Theatre Week as possible. If your theatre participated in CTW this year, send out this survey to your patrons in the next week to share about their Chicago Theatre Week experiences. If you would prefer that the League send out the survey to your CTW patrons, please send us a list of your CTW patron emails (we promise to only use this list once!) by Thursday, February 22 so that we can send the survey on Friday, February 23.
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The Samuel G. Roberson Jr. Resident Fellowship is Live!
Now in its fourth year, the Samuel G. Roberson Jr. Resident Fellowship, administered by the League of Chicago Theatres, offers early to mid-career Black theater artists the opportunity to work with a Chicago-based non-profit organization in a supportive environment. The Fellowship provides the Artist with a grant of $20,000 and the Partner Organization receives $7,500 to support their work with the Artist. The Focus Area of the 2024 Samuel G. Roberson Jr. Resident Fellowship this year is Artivist. Application Deadline: 3/1/24. You can find all the information and application forms here.
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ComEd Applications Are Live!
The ComEd Powering the Arts Program has been designed to assist local institutions in these efforts by providing funding for some expenses toward these goals (grant awards of up to $10,000).
Eligible applicants are nonprofit arts and cultural institutions that are located within ComEd’s service territory, and must be in good standing with ComEd related to provision of utilities. Application Deadline: 3/29/24. You can find all the information and application forms here.
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Illinois Humanities is presenting a performance of Felon: An American Washi Tale by MacArthur Fellow Reginald Dwayne Betts at the Logan Center on Friday, March 15 at 7pm. There will be a post-show discussion with Damon Williams and Daniel Kisslinger of the powerful AirGo podcast, which will later be released as an episode of AirGo Live. Tickets to the show are $15 and $5 for students and seniors. You may register in-person the day of the event. If you have questions, please contact Madeline Cruz at madeline.cruz@ilhumanities.org. | | |
Season of Concern and Remy Bumppo Theatre Company invite you to a FREE event on March 11 at 4pm to learn about financial grants that assist Chicagoland theatre makers in need. We’ll have a nosh, socialize, and hear a brief presentation about our two grant-giving programs, open to ALL theatre workers who need financial assistance. Please join us to learn about how Season of Concern can benefit you and your teams! RSVP by March 4 to Michael at Michael@seasonofconcern.org or 312-332-0518. Location: Remy Bumppo Rehearsal Room - 1751 W. Grace St. | | |
Join Lawyers for the Creative Arts for a monthly Nonprofit Compliance Series on arts nonprofit laws and best practices. This space is ideal for those interested in or currently managing an arts nonprofit in Illinois as staff or board. All are welcome and encouraged to drop in to one program, attend the full series, or anything in between. Those who attend all 7 programs in the series (either in-person or online) will be eligible to earn a certificate of completion for the Nonprofit Compliance Series. Learn more, and register for a date here. | | |
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Submissions are now open for Inicios: 2nd Chicago Latine Playwright Festival,
produced by the Chicago Latino Theater Alliance (CLATA). Building upon CLATA's commitment to amplifying Latine voices on stage, Inicios continues its role as a nurturing ground for emerging Latine voices often overlooked in theatrical storytelling. Three winners will be chosen by a renowned playwright's panel and awarded $1,000 each. Live readings of the three chosen plays will take place on May 15, 16 & 17, 2024. Deadline: Sunday, March 10th, 2024. Please visit clata.org to learn about the submission process
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Featured Business Affiliate
The Saints were organized in 1980 with the mission of "supporting arts organizations (primarily not-for-profit) in Chicago and nearby communities through volunteer and charitable services. A membership in the Saints is a valuable opportunity to help theaters who are deeply appreciative of someone who can welcome and help patrons. View the full list of League Business Affiliates here.
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Post Your Shows on ChicagoPlays.com
Post all of your upcoming shows on ChicagoPlays.com to be featured on our patron facing website, social media platforms, seasonal theatre guides, “ChicagoPlays Extra” emails, and more.
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Sell Discount Tickets on HotTix.org
Grow your audience by offering discount tickets through Hot Tix. Your performances will be featured on the Hot Tix website, social media platforms, and included in email blasts to a large list of loyal subscribers. Contact Hot Tix for more information on how to take advantage of this service.
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SmarTix Free Student Tickets Program
Send us your show information and we will email a large list of Chicago area college students a complementary email invitation to select performances at your theatre. Contact Kara Jackson if you are interested in taking advantage of this program.
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View/Post Industry Offers
Go to our Industry Ticket Offers page to see all current available offers. Current offers posted from Definition Theatre, The Studebaker Theater, Northlight Theatre, Steppenwolf Theatre Company, Shattered Globe Theatre, Teatro ZinZanni, Young People's Theatre, TimeLine Theatre Company, Music Theater Works, and Court Theatre. To add your industry offers to our website, use this form, or contact Kara Jackson.
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Review the Opening Night & Gala Calendar
Our opening night & gala calendar is the go-to information source for press outlets, critics, and theatres across the city. Make sure that you check this calendar before planning your press openings or galas and add them to this calendar as soon as they are scheduled. Use this form to submit your press opening or gala performance information or contact Kara Jackson with any questions.
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Add Performances to the Access Calendar
Make sure to enter the dates for your upcoming access performances when you submit your shows to ChicagoPlays.com. These performances are compiled and searchable on our Access Calendar. If you have any questions, contact Kara Jackson.
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