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May 23, 2024 | Opportunities, events, and resources for League members

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CGTA and LOCT 8th Annual E-waste Drive


Join the League and the Chicago Green Theatre Alliance for our 8th Annual E-waste Drive June 7 & 8, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. CDT at Verde Energy Efficiency Experts. For this year’s E-waste Drive, theater and film community come together to combat electronic waste filling our landfills. Electronics, whether they’re broken, working, or unused, can be donated at the upcoming event for charity rehabilitation and responsible recycling. Learn more here.

Introducing Youth Night at the Theatre!


In partnership with the Chicago Tribune, the League proudly introduces Youth Night at the Theatre, a new program in which select shows and performances will offer a free ticket for a child (18 years and under) with the purchase of one adult ticket. Each month, participating shows and performance dates will be announced and promoted through the Chicago Tribune in print, online, and through social media.

 

Youth Night at the Theatre promotions will run similarly to Chicago Theatre Week purchases, tickets are purchased directly through the theatre using the promo code LOCTYOUTH, set up as a Buy One, Get One Free ticket promotion. If you are interested, please fill out the show submission form along with all the dates for JUNE that you are interested in offering a BOGO promotion for Youth Night at the Theatre by May 29. If you have any questions about this exciting new program, contact Hayley Ross. Submit Here.

LOCT Community Meeting for Artistic Directors of Chicago


The League of Chicago Theatres is hosting our first ever Community meeting for Artistic Directors of Chicago. Artistic Directors are welcome to join their colleagues on Friday, June 7 at 6:30 p.m. at Theater Wit. We will hold quarterly meetings, and these meetings are open to any AD in Chicago, or the surrounding area. Learn more and RSVP here.

Customer Intervention and De-escalation Workshop


The League of Chicago Theatres is hosting a Virtual Customer Intervention and De-escalation Workshop on Thursday, June 27 from 4-5pm that is free for all members and business affiliates of the League. This workshop will be led by Long-Time Customer Service and De-escalation Expert, Myra Golden. Please RSVP and fill out the link by Thursday, May 30 to attend. The form links to a questionnaire that will help Myra tailor her workshops to your objectives and focus on gathering research as efficiently as possible.

Theatre Communications Group - Do you have a show playing June 20-22? Fill out this form to submit an industry offer to TCG Conference attendees! Please note that offers should only be valid for performances happening during the Conference, June 20-22 and your show must be playing during that time to submit.

Artspace has launched its second cohort of Artspace Immersion: Chicago – a free, year-long program to help arts organizations advance their vision for a new space for their creative work. Applications for organizations are open now through June 20. Learn more and apply here.

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If you have a submission, question, or suggestion, please use this entry form or contact our Membership Manager, Kara Jackson

Featured Business Affiliate

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Industry Offers

To add your industry offers to our website, use this form, or contact Kara Jackson.

Buffalo Theatre Ensemble - Into the Earth With You - $15

A Red Orchid - Turret - $20

Shattered Globe Theatre - JUMP - $15

Hell in a Handbag Productions - POOR PEOPLE: The Parody Musical - $20

Raven Theatre - The Prodigal Daughter - $15

TimeLine Theatre Company - Black Sunday - HALF OFF

Oak Park Festival Theatre - Romeo & Juliet - $20

Court Theatre - 2023-24 Season - $20

Visit our Industry Ticket Offers page to see all current offers.

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