August 17, 2023 | Opportunities, events, and resources for League members | |
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League Updates & Upcoming Events | |
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Announcing the Broadway In Chicago Backstage Champion Award
This year at the League of Chicago Theatre’s annual gala, we will be presenting the inaugural Broadway In Chicago Backstage Champion Award. This award recognizes an individual within the Chicago theatre industry who has made a positive impact on our community, and was designed to specifically call out those theatre workers that are not traditionally recognized. Through their work throughout the Chicago theatre scene, this awardee’s professional work, social impact or personal commitment has been invaluable to the field. We welcome you to help us shine a light on their contributions as we recognize their work within the Chicago community and honor them with a gift of $1,000. Nominations are due by August 28, 2023.
Learn more and place your nomination here.
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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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TCG Virtual Feedback Session!
TCG is hosting a 60 min virtual feedback sessions on August 21st and inviting Chicago Theatre members to join. TCG will offer informal prompts to hear from everyone, and learn of how they see the theatre community in Chicago as well as which aspects they’d like to see reflected in Conference themes and programming.
Please RSVP and submit the form here.
Zoom access information will be sent for the call by August 18; you will also find it displayed upon submitting this form. If you have not received any information about this call by the morning of, please contact Ella at esilverman@tcg.org in case we don't have your RSVP.
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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. Contact hayley@chicagoplays.com with any questions about Tickets for a 20.
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Arts in the Dark 2023
Join the League and dozens of other Chicago arts organizations for the 9th Annual Arts in the Dark Halloween Parade on Saturday, October 21st from 6-8pm on State Street moving south from Lake to Van Buren. Arts in the Dark is a family-friendly event that is free and open to the public. The parade has been recognized as one of the top 6 Halloween events in the world – so don’t miss your chance to experience the magic this fall! You will be dazzled by music, dance, spectacle puppets, creative floats and more! Learn more 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 are now in affect for 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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The Cook County Small Business Source proudly introduces The 2023 Source Grant, which will provide $40 Million in grants to small businesses to help stabilize operations, foster recovery and resiliency, and advance equity in a post-pandemic economy. Applications are now open and applicants will be notified of their application status by November 2023, and grant awards will be distributed in January 2024. Learn more and apply HERE. | | |
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. | | |
Theatre Above the Law is looking for new Board Members. They are currently looking for potential business sponsors for each of their 3 productions this season. For more information, please contact Tony Lawry at tony@theatreatl.org. | | |
Lawyer's for the Creative Arts is hosting a Sexual Harassment Prevention & Bystander Intervention Training for Supervisors & Employers on Friday, December 8, 2023 from 1-4pm CT via Zoom. Lawyers for the Creative Arts wants to make sure that every arts organization with one or more Chicago employees is in compliance and has a clear understanding of their responsibilities under the new law. This training will satisfy the annual training requirement for Chicago Employers and includes the two hour Sexual Harassment Prevention Training for supervisors and managers and one hour Bystander Training for all employees, plus a Q & A session at the end. Learn more 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 Theo, Perceptions Theatre, 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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