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Table with LOCT at the Career Fair
The League of Chicago Theatres Career Fair is back! Table with us at our Career Fair Tuesday, May 14, 2024 from 1-5PM at the Theatre Building of Columbia College Chicago! Resume reviews, speed mock interviews, headshots, hiring information, and more will be available. Use this form to reserve a table.
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Join Our New Directory List
The Annual Survey results are in and your voices were heard! We're diligently working on a directory of professionals in areas like media, theatre tech, costume design, business services and more!
Please help us build a comprehensive and inclusive list that we can share within our membership! Nominate someone or share within your networks! Click here to access the directory.
See a category missing that you'd like a directory for? Email tanya@chicagoplays.com and we'll add it to the list!
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Advertise With Us!
We're offering a NEW ADVERTISING BUNDLE designed to maximize your promotional efforts with Hot Tix! Whether you're looking to showcase a new production or boost ticket sales for an existing one, Hot Tix is here to help you succeed. Email advertising@chicagoplays.com to book your ads or learn more!
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CGTA Seeking Partners for Upcoming Events
The Chicago Green Theatre Alliance is looking for 6 partner organizations willing to serve as hosts for our upcoming general meetings as well as the yearly E-Waste and Textile Drives. We also have an exciting third Drive that we are partnering on this year! To see a list of our 2024 events and submit a venue submission form, please click here.
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LOCT & Lazy Susan Industry Brunch
Join the League of Chicago Theatres, with Lazy Susan Theatre Co., on Sunday, April 14th at 1:30pm for an Industry brunch featuring mimosas, pastries, bagels & more! The reception will begin at 1:30PM in Studio 44 at Greenhouse Theater Center, and the show will begin at 2:30PM. Learn more and RSVP here.
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ComEd Applications Due Soon!
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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Sensory-Friendly Performances for Autism Acceptance Month
In anticipation of Autism Acceptance Month in April, we would like to highlight the sensory-friendly work of our member theatres. Please check the Access Calendar to make sure your upcoming sensory-friendly performances are listed (as well as other accessible performances!). If you are not sure how to add your Access performances to the calendar, please email kara@chicagoplays.com. In addition, if your theatre has sensory-friendly educational programs or events, please submit your information in the “Community Announcements” section of this entry form or email kara@chicagoplays.com by Thursday, March 28, 2024.
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The Divas are back and rockin' it for Season of Concern. This one-night-only benefit concert for Season of Concern features the outstanding talents of Chicago’s Leading Ladies, who have been seen, and celebrated, on professional stages throughout the Greater Chicagoland area and across the country. This performance will not only showcase your favorite Chicago Divas but will also welcome the younger generation of Divas to the stage. Whether you’re a fan of Broadway classics, pop hits, or soulful jazz, this concert has it all! Don’t miss this opportunity to support Season of Concern and to enjoy a night filled with pure entertainment. Learn more here. | |
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The deadline to apply to volunteer for the Theatre Communications Group Conference is March 25th Volunteering at the TCG National Conference is a great way for students, independent theatre professionals and other supporters of not-for-profit theatre to join the conference and stay connected to the theatre field. Learn more here. | |
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The Illinois Arts Council (IAC) is offering scholarship funds of up to $1,500 to cover expenses related to attending the 2024 Leadership Exchange in Arts & Disability (LEAD) Conference in Seattle, WA and/or the Theatre Communications Group (TCG) 2024 National Conference in Chicago, IL. Scholarships can cover expenses related to registration, travel, and hotel. The LEAD Conference will be held July 31 – August 2, 2024 in Seattle, WA, and the TCG Conference will be held June 20-22, 2024 in Chicago, IL. Deadline for submitting IAC scholarship applications is Wednesday, March 27, 2024 by 11:59 PM in the online Salesforce grant portal. Applicants must be the individual applying for the scholarship, even if they are representing an organization. | |
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Featured Business Affiliate
The Jeff Awards has been honoring outstanding theatre artists annually since it was established in 1968. With approximately 55 members representing a wide variety of backgrounds in theatre, the Jeff Awards is committed to celebrating the vitality of Chicago area theatre by recognizing excellence through its recommendations, awards, and honors. 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 Studebaker Theater, Goodman Theatre, Remy Bumppo, Lazy Susan Theatre Co., Shattered Globe, Teatro ZinZanni, Young People's Theatre, TimeLine Theatre, Steppenwolf, 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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