January 11, 2024|Opportunities, events, and resources for League members

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Our 45th Anniversary Programming

The League of Chicago Theatres is excited to invite you to its 45th Anniversary celebrations taking place all throughout 2024. The League is thrilled to be curating a monumental year of programming, including our Chicago Theatre Week Kick-off, the return of the League’s Career Fair, our Annual Gala, and our inaugural Community Empowerment Series. Click here for our list of events.

MLK Day & Black History Month Programming

Step into the inspiring world of Martin Luther King Jr. this January as theatres come alive with powerful performances honoring his legacy. Let his words resonate anew, and join the journey toward equality, justice, and unity. Witness the magic on stage and carry the flame of Dr. King's dream into the future. Check out our members' MLK Day and Black History Month Programing here.

And Check Out These Other MLK Day Events Happening Around the City.

Join the League in celebrating not just the kick off of Chicago Theatre Week 2024, but a yearlong celebration of the League’s 45th Anniversary! The event includes a networking hour, food & drinks, and a program including speakers, updates on the League from the past year, and performances from select Chicago Theatre Week shows. Learn more here.

Tickets Are Now Officially On Sale for Chicago Theatre Week!

We encourage you to promote your organization’s involvement. The CTW24 Marketing Toolkit contains links to this year’s NEW logos, social media images, sample copy, and more. Plus, Chicago Theatre Week Bingo is back! View the Bingo board here. Contact hayley@chicagoplays.com with any questions regarding Theatre Week or to coordinate getting CTW posters & flyers for your venue. Please remember to mention the League in your CTW promotional efforts and tag us in your posts!

The New Year is Here and Hot Tix Needs Your Show Fliers!

Please either mail show fliers to 17 N Wabash Ave #520, Chicago, IL 60602 or drop them off at the Hot Tix desk in Block 37 in the Loop.

Email kristi@chicagoplays.com for more information about Hot Tix Marketing!

Vote Now On 2024 Board Slate

The Board of Directors of the League of Chicago Theatres is pleased to present to the League Membership the following candidates to fill current Board vacancies. View the candidates here. All ballots must be submitted here no later than Tuesday, January 30, 2024. Download candidate bios here. Only one vote per organization.

LOCT Annual Membership Surveys

The League of Chicago Theatres is initiating an annual survey amongst the membership to help improve our advocacy efforts, communications with theatres, resource gathering, program building, and membership marketing strategies. Access Surveys Here: Annual Membership Surveys

We are asking that each member organization please complete and submit ALL surveys by January 31, 2024. If you have any questions regarding any of the surveys, please contact Tony Bondoc, Director of Programming, at Tony@Chicagoplays.com.

The Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival is the largest event dedicated to the artform in North America. The Festival includes performances, symposium, Catapult artist intensive, workshops, the Free Neighborhood Tour, and more. We invite you to come join us for the 6th edition January 18-28, 2024!

Rising Leaders of Color is forming a cohort of six exceptionally talented early-career leaders of color from Chicago, IL who are advancing their careers in the U.S. not-for-profit theatre and related sectors, and who demonstrate the potential to impact the field in a positive way. Please note that the RLC 2024 cohort will not include individuals specializing in theatre criticism or journalism, as the RLC 2023 national cohort specifically focused on theatre criticism and journalism.

Learn more here.

Send Us Your Community Announcements!

If you have a submission, question, or suggestion, please use this entry form or contact our Membership Manager, Kara Jackson.

Featured Business Affiliate

The Silverman Group, now in its milestone 25th year, is a highly respected Chicago-centric public relations boutique representing a wide range of arts and civic clientele. TSG is a collective of authentic and passionate professionals who provide unparalleled media coverage, expert counsel, and valuable connections. View the full list of League Business Affiliates here.

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.

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.

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.

View/Post Industry Offers

Go to our Industry Ticket Offers page to see all current available offers. Current offers posted from Goodman Theatre, Steppenwolf Theater Company, Teatro ZinZanni, and Court Theatre. To add your industry offers to our website, use this form, or contact Kara Jackson .

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.

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.