August 3, 2023 | Opportunities, events, and resources for League members | |
League Updates & Upcoming Events | | |
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RSVP for the League’s Annual Gala!
Join us on September 19th as we celebrate the rich legacy of Chicago theatre.
This year’s gala is a celebration of Chicago's theatre community resilience. Together, we will raise awareness and financial support for the League’s programs which uplift Chicagoland’s more than 250 member theatre companies. You’re invited! We’d love to see you September 19th, 2023 at Amazing Space, 625 W Adams Street, from 5:00-9:00 pm. Be part of the magic and excitement. Individual tickets are $350 and available for purchase now. Get your tickets online or purchase via phone.
Buy Tickets Here
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The 2024 TCG National Conference is coming to Chicago and they are now accepting program submission ideas!
From now until Tuesday, September 5th, only submissions from members of the Chicago theatre community will be accepted and reviewed. TCG will follow up with you on these submissions by December 15th if they plan to include some version of your idea.
Submit Ideas Here
Please contact Devon Berkshire with any questions!
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Add Your Fall Shows to ChicagoPlays.com
The League’s professionally-printed Fall Theatre Guide is coming soon! The guide will include shows from Labor Day to mid November. There will also be a digital guide that will be promoted via social media and email.
To ensure your shows are included in the summer guide, your show pages must be on ChicagoPlays.com by Friday, August 4, 2023. Please note that only shows listed on ChicagoPlays.com will be included in the guide and we can’t guarantee inclusion of one-day performances. If you have yet to do so, create your fall show pages by using your theatre company's unique username and password. If you have questions about adding your show information, please contact Kara@chicagoplays.com.
In addition to your free listing, you can also help cover the printing cost by placing an advertisement for your fall show. If you are interested in placing an ad, contact Hayley@chicagoplays.com for details. Ad space reservations are due by Friday, August 4, 2023.
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Hot Tix’s Tickets for a 20 Promotion Returns!
From August 24 – September 3, Hot Tix is bringing back our popular “Tickets for a 20” promotion! During this limited time promotion Hot Tix will offer $20 tickets to fall shows in advance to build excitement for the return of fall theatre. In 2022, we sold over 3,500 tickets during this promotion with great feedback from participating theatres and patrons.
To participate in this promotion, the regular ticket price for the seats allocated will need to be more than $20 and the special promotion will run Thursday, August 24 – Sunday, September 3 (or while supplies last). To participate in Tickets for a 20 fill out this form by August 17. Contact hayley@chicagoplays.com with any questions about Tickets for a 20.
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Please Fill Out This League Healthcare Survey ASAP! - We Need Your Participation to Move on to the Next Phase of this Project!
Association Health Plans allow members of industry groups to join together and form a large group health plan. Historically, large group health plans allow participant members to obtain lower insurance costs coupled with improved plan coverage, design, and access to larger physician networks (along with better plan terms) than what is available to small and midsize employer groups. Today, we are asking for your participation in a feasibility study to gauge your interest level in forming the Association and the likelihood your Member Theatre would join, once the plan is formed. This questionnaire will help us better understand the needs, wants, and desires of our Membership. These results will be shared once they become available.
The survey should only take 10-15 minutes to complete. The number of highly interested members (and the number of their covered employees) will be the biggest factor in assessing the viability of an Association Health Plan offering, so please provide a timely response as soon as possible. We need full participation in the survey in order to move to the next phase of this study.
Take the Survey Here.
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Apply Now for the BIC Emerging Theatre Award!
The League of Chicago Theatres is now accepting applications for the 2023 Broadway in Chicago Emerging Theatre Award. The winning organization will receive $5000. This award was created in 2007 to encourage, support, and promote young theatres in Chicago that have demonstrated great ability, promise, artistic excellence, and fiscal responsibility in business practices. A nominating committee comprised of Chicago theatre professionals will review the applications and select the finalists. The eventual honoree will be selected from this group of finalists by a majority vote of League of Chicago Theatre’s members. The grant application process is open now and the deadline to submit your application is August 10, 2023. Learn more about this opportunity and download the application form here.
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New Dues for Fall 2023!
Our new member dues transition the previous emerging and seasonal dues into standard dues and grant voting rights to all members of the league. All dues are now in one membership model by budget group, including lower budget tiers and rates.
We so appreciate your membership and all of us at the League hope you continue to find value in all that we do. Please don’t hesitate to contact us anytime with any questions or concerns you might have. These dues will go in affect this upcoming renewal season in September 2023.
The new dues presentation can be found here. The new dues can be found here.
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Help Us Share Your Production Photos, Job Postings, and Auditions!
Attention Artists & Admins! We love using your production visuals for our Hot Tix and ChicagoPlays socials! Please submit production photos to our Member Production Photo Submission Form located at leagueofchicagotheatres.org. This also helps the League keep an active archive of shows across Chicago.
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GUAC at the Greenhouse Theater - Manuel Oliver lost his son Joaquin at the Parkland school shooting in 2018. Since then, he and his wife Patricia have become bad-ass activists fighting for gun violence prevention. They are currently on the road doing a 23-day activism tour in honor of what would have been their son's 23rd birthday. As part of that tour, there will be a one-night-only performance of GUAC, Manny's one-man show about losing his son, at The Greenhouse Theater on Saturday August 5th @ 7:30pm - which is also the day after Joaquin's birthday. We would love for you to spread the word, be there, and bring a friend to help us fill the house. Tickets are $23, to commemorate Joaquin's 23rd birthday, and can be found at enoughplays.com/guac. | | |
The Ruth Page Center is hosting a FREE Open House, Sunday, Aug. 6 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. All ages (children and adult) are welcome to try out classes in Ballet, Modern, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Afro Cuban, Pilates, BeMoved, Pre-Dance and more. Registration for the fall semester is now open, too. Information at http://www.ruthpage.org/openhouse. | | |
The Sarah Siddons Society is proud to expand on its mission to further support the professional growth of the next generation of Chicago area theatre artists. This year is the inaugural offering of ten Professional Development Grants of $500 each to emerging theatre artist professionals. The purpose of these grants is to provide some financial assistance, at the discretion of the grantee, to assist in their professional development such as voice lessons, further training or headshots. While there is no age requirement associated with these grants, priority will be given to those beginning their careers. Grants applications are currently being accepted through September 1, 2023 online HERE. Recipients will be notified by November 1, 2023. For additional information, e-mail sarah.siddons.society.1952@gmail.com or call (312) 396-1977. | | |
The Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) is now accepting applications for the Chicago Cultural Center Dance Studio Residency. The residency is focused on research and development of dance work in the early phases of creation. If the residency is of interest to you, please be sure to read the complete guidelines to confirm your eligibility prior to applying. More information can be found here. Please feel free to share! | | | |
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Featured Business Affiliate
Cathy Taylor Public Relations has impressively grown to handle publicity for many of the major theaters in the city. Whether the cast of Black Ensemble’s “The Other Cinderella” is performing live on WGN or recent Chicago Shakespeare actor (and Star Wars Emperor Palpatine) Ian McDiarmid is being interviewed by the Tribune, Cathy can likely be found hovering nearby, in total control of the situation but always keeping the atmosphere pleasant and light. View the full list of League Business Affiliates here.
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League Resources & Helpful Links | |
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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 Corn Productions, Subtext Studio TC, Music Theater Works, Artemisia Theatre, and the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre. 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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Professional Development Opportunities | | | | |
