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November 7, 2024 | Opportunities, events, and resources for League members
Check out our last Broadcast at leagueofchicagotheatres.org
NEW! Submit Membership Services Forms here.
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It's November, Theatre Family! Time to Reflect, Recharge, and Renew 🍂
It has been so inspiring to get to enjoy the work of our member theatres. The full experience of being welcomed at the door, greeted by a Saint, a volunteer or member of the theatre and taking my seat whether in a small intimate space of 20 or a room of 1000 always makes my heart full. This past month I got to enjoy Jocey y las Mariachis at Visión Latino Theatre Company, Primary Trust at Goodman Theatre, Chicago Lore(s) at UrbanTheater Company, march the streets with the League team for Arts in the Dark, take a seat at the Black Arts and Cultural Alliance Awards, and the Black Theatre Alliance Awards forum and of course uplift our wonderful theatre community at the League's annual Spotlight Gala.
Theatre is the heartbeat of our cultural landscape. It is a living, breathing art form that unites communities, sparks important conversations, and provides a platform for amplifying voices both locally and globally, an outlet that is needed as we continue to navigate a challenging landscape shaped by changing economic pressures, it is more crucial now more than ever to advocate for the future of live theatre—both in Chicago and across the nation.
We invite you to take time this month to reflect, recharge, and renew. Reflect on the work we've done this year to amplify the voices of theatres large and small, ensuring they have the resources, visibility, and support they need to weather challenges and grow. Recharge at our Community Empowerment Series taking place on November 18 and get inspired by the creative work of your fellow theatre community members - visit Hot Tix, Chicagoplays, or our industry ticket offers page to stay up to date. Renew your League membership for 2025 and expect some new documents/logins/outreach as we renew our systems and processes for the upcoming year.
Here at the League, we are proud to continue our work as advocates for theatre. Please reach out to get involved in this work and continue the conversation. Now is the time to act. Together, we can ensure that the spotlight stay on in theatres across Chicago and the country—and that the magic of live theatre remains a vital part of our cultural fabric for years to come.
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Renew your League Membership by November 30, 2024 and GET 5% OFF! Beginning 2025, all membership cycles will run on a calendar year basis. Your membership will be active January 2025 - January 2026.
NEW MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL DEADLINES:
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November 1 – November 30: New standard Early Bird discount period for all members. Use code EARLYBIRD at checkout to receive 5% off your annual dues
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December 1 – January 15: New standard renewal period for all members
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January 15: New standard deadline for ALL membership payments
ALL members should have received a renewal rate via email or invoice with instructions on how to complete payment. For any questions or concerns regarding your League of Chicago Theatres membership, please contact Ollie Rae, Membership and Events Manager, at membership@chicagoplays.com
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The League of Chicago Theatres is looking to amplify our member theaters through our 2025 INDUSTRY NIGHTS!
Industry Nights are a special space for creatives to gather in community, get inspired and uplift the amazing art being created around us every single day, in every single way!
We are looking to host 6 Industry Nights in 2025. If you have a production taking place during any of the following dates and would like to host an Industry Night, please submit your interest HERE.
- January: 2, 3, 16, 17
- March: 20, 21, 27, 28
- May: 22, 23, 29, 30
- July: 17, 18, 24, 25
- September: 18, 19, 25, 26
- November: 13, 14, 20, 21
We will reach out to you to collaborate on an Industry Night if our schedules align. At this time, we do not have capacity to host Industry Nights outside of these dates. Please reach out to membership@chicagoplays.com with any questions or concerns.
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Half-Price Holidays Returns on Hot Tix!
From December 5-15, Hot Tix will offer half-price tickets to shows taking place through the end of 2024. This year, ALL shows are eligible to participate, not just holiday-themed performances!
Please complete the online participation form HERE no later than Friday, November 15. We are excited to bring back this popular promotion to drive more ticket sales for your theatre this holiday season!
Contact the Hot Tix team at tickets@chicagoplays.com with any questions.
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Submit Your CTW25 Shows!
The 13th annual Chicago Theatre Week will take place Thursday, February 6 – Sunday, February 16, 2025. This community-wide effort celebrates the rich tradition of theatre-going in Chicago and seeks to bring new audiences into your theatres.
The Show Submission Form and Promotional Commitment Form are now live and we invite you to submit your CTW shows! Please submit the Show Submission Form before Friday, November 22, 2024. The Promotional Commitment Form should be completed by Friday, December 6, 2024. Contact ctw@chicagoplays.com with any questions about submissions or CTW eligibility.
Would you like to host our CTW Kick-Off event on February 3, 2025? Please submit HERE.
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2024 Industry Offers
To add your industry offers to our website, use this form.
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City Civics Day 2024
November 9, 2024
DCASE
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Nonprofit Executive Director Roundtable November 14, 2024
FOREFRONT
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Community Empowerment Series:
2025 Advocacy Planning
November 18, 2024
LOCT
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Sexual Harassment Prevention
& Bystander Intervention Training
December 13, 2024
LCA/LOCT
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#WeWomen Play Festival - Our Fall Fest for All Femmes
Returning to an Artemisia staple! The Fall Festival quickly became a mainstay of our season, allowing us to live out our mission of developing new work and creating career-altering opportunities for women. This year's festival is titled #WeWomen after our tagline, We Empower Women, as we'll premiere readings of six feminist plays by Leah Roth Barsanti, Melanie Coffey, Kimberly Dixon-Mays, Adelina Marinello, Lani Montreal and Anna Schutz.
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Ladies+ in Arts Admin Happy Hour - Organized by Janie Dickerson
Wednesday, November 13 at 5pm
Calling all women and nonbinary folk who work in arts administration! This is a happy hour to mingle, make new friends, and share in what it means to work in this unique industry.
Come bring a friend, take advantage of Yardbird's happy hour deals (until 6pm), and network! The more the merrier. RSVP HERE.
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