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The Samuel G. Roberson Jr. Resident Fellowship Deadline Tomorrow!
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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Women’s History Month Listings
March is Women's History Month, commemorating and encouraging the study, observance and celebration of the vital role of women in American history.
The League is excited to share the shows that our members are producing during this month, and beyond, that highlight and uplift female-identifying artists and theatre-makers in Chicago. See the list of shows here.
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Community Empowerment Series: Budgets & Resource Sharing
We are excited to continue our 45th Anniversary Programming with our first ever Community Empowerment Series, a new program focused on gathering the League's membership to discuss the impacts and opportunities faced while producing within the current industry climate. Our first segment is Budgets & Resource Sharing, taking place March 11 from 9AM - 1PM at Chicago Children's Theatre. With your participation we will review results from the 2024 Membership Survey, engage in thoughtful conversations to identify opportunities for resource sharing amongst our membership, and take part in information sessions outlining resources available to League members by Chicago Green Theatre Alliance and Lawyers for the Creative Arts. Details about the event time, location, and RSVP are HERE.
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LOCT & Remy Bumppo Industry Night
The League of Chicago Theatres invites you to a Remy Bumppo Theatre Company Industry Night for Love Song at Kubo Chicago! Join us for a cocktail, some light appetizers, and mingling from 5:30-7PM, and then join us across the street for Love Song at 7:30PM at Theater Wit! Please note that tickets are limited, and are for the Industry Night only. Tickets for the show are $15 and must be purchased separately. RSVP’s are mandatory to attend the event.
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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. | | |
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
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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 Court Theatre, Steppenwolf Theater Company, Remy Bumppo, Shattered Globe Theatre, Teatro ZinZanni, Young People's Theatre, TimeLine Theatre, and Music Theater Works. 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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