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Black History Month Programming
February is Black History Month. Celebrate Black excellence this month, and beyond, and check out our programming from our member theatres. These events highlight and center Black theatres, artists, administrators, playwrights, and other creatives everywhere. Check out our members' MLK Day and Black History Month Programing here.
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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.
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CTW Bingo Is Back
Download the below PDF to print and have copies available for patrons to grab or post the below Instagram graphic to encourage patrons to play Chicago Theatre Week Bingo!
Completed BINGO’s and proof of attendance can be emailed to ctw@chicagoplays.com or brought to the Hot Tix booth at 108 N State St. Submit by February 23 to be entered to win.
Download The PDF
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Sign Up for Annual Meeting/CTW Kick off
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.
Interested in selling CTW tickets at Kick-off? Sign up here for a Ticket Sale Station at the 2024 CTW Kick-off and sell tickets to your Chicago Theatre Week show!
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Participate in Chicago Theatre Week Continued!
CTW Continued on Hot Tix is back for the second year. Offer $15 or $30 tickets on Hot Tix from February 19-26 to keep the Theatre Week fun going! Shows DO NOT have to be playing February 19-26 to participate, shows in advance are also eligible for this offer. Fill out the Jotform here to submit your show to participate by February 9. Contact kristi@chicagoplays.com for more information or questions.
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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.
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Join Forefront on February 6, 2024 for an intimate gathering of nonprofit executive directors, for a time of networking and engagement with an insightful and personal conversation led by Felicia Houston, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Human Development Counseling. She is the current Community Relations Specialist for Ingalls Behavioral Health Services. She has the unique skills to lead an insightful conversation regarding mental health and how leading can affect us.
This webinar is open to CEOs and Executive Directors at nonprofit organizations only.
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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.
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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 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.
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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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