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March 20, 2025 | Opportunities, events, and resources for League members
Check out our last Broadcast at leagueofchicagotheatres.org
Submit League Services Forms HERE.
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Join the League of Chicago Theatres and Chicago Green Theatre Alliance in reducing waste and giving materials a second life at our Drop & Swap on Friday, April 11, 2025!
We’re collecting items from EVERY sector of theatre! Whether you’re an artist, technician, administrator, or designer, you can swap, donate, or recycle your items while networking with other theatre professionals. Stop by any time between 10am - 4pm! Together, we can make a lasting impact while fostering a stronger, greener theatre community.
Stay connected with updates on our Facebook Page.
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Mark your calendars for the third annual League of Chicago Theatres Career Fair on May 12 from 1pm-5pm and May 13 from 1pm-4pm!
Hosted at the FAME Center, come to connect with industry leaders and learn about upcoming job and internship opportunities in Chicago’s vibrant theatre community!
Day one of the fair will be dedicated to administrative roles and day two will be dedicated to creative roles. Both days will feature resume reviews, mock interviews and auditions, headshot sessions, panel discussions, networking opportunities, and more.
We rely on the involvement of YOU, our members, to bring our career fair to life! Members interested in tabling, reviewing, or holding mock auditions or interviews, please sign up by filling out the participation form here. DEADLINE to submit is Friday, April 11, 2025.
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We invite each of you to join us on August 4 and consider supporting our 2025 Annual Spotlight Gala as a sponsor.
Your support plays a crucial role in enabling the League to remain adaptable and responsive to the ever-changing needs of the Chicago theater community. It allows us to continue providing valuable programs and services that benefit the entire Chicago theater ecosystem. Sign up for our sponsorship opportunity today!
Your sponsorship contribution allows us to keep elevating and celebrating the incredible theatre community here in Chicago. For more details on sponsorship and in-kind donation opportunities, please contact programming@chicagoplays.com.
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The 2025 League of Chicago Theatres Summer Theatre Guide is heating up!
Secure your spot in this essential guide, connecting audiences to Chicago’s vibrant theatre scene. With full-page, horizontal, and square ad spaces available, there’s a perfect fit for every theatre. Whether you’re showcasing a blockbuster hit or an intimate new work, make sure theatre lovers see YOU first! Add your summer productions to ChicagoPlays.com. For any questions, please email tanya@chicagoplays.com.
Don’t miss this hot opportunity—reserve your space today and keep Chicago’s stages buzzing all summer long! 🎟️🔥 For rates, questions or inquires, please email Alexis J. Davis at advertising@chicagoplays.com.
DEADLINE to submit your show and advertising creative is Thursday, April 3, 2025.
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Your NEW NEON Member Portal will allow your member organization and staff to easily access and navigate your League member services, membership status, donations, registered events, submission forms and more in one convenient location. The primary contact of your member organization received an email yesterday, Wednesday, March 19, with instructions on how to login to your NEON account.
NEON is exclusive to our League members. We ask that you please do not share the NEON login link with anyone apart from those affiliated with your organization.
For any questions, please contact membership@chicagoplays.com
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Teatro ZinZanni's antique Spiegeltent, Starlight Lounge, and other spaces are available for your own event, meeting, or party. Lean more by visiting their website here.
If interested in renting, contact chicago-boxoffice@zinzanni.com or (312) 488-0900.
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PlayMakers Laboratory announces Raven Stubbs Stone as Executive Director!
Raven brings a wealth of experience in arts education programming and management and a deep passion for their mission. For more information, visit their website here.
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Theatre Communications Group (TCG)
The Lobby Project:
Theatre Advocacy Week 2025
From March 24 - 31, 2025, join TCG for a week-long series of free virtual events empowering and equipping you to advocate for a just and thriving theatre ecology. They'll have advocacy training, performance, and critical discussions on the challenges facing our field—including funding threats, censorship, and artist mobility, and so much more.
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Chicago Children's Theatre
2025 Red Kite Summer Training Program for Teaching Artists of Color
This training program will unite a cohort of teaching artists of color for a series of paid accessibility and disability inclusion trainings. This unique professional development program will culminate in Camp Red Kite in July and August, where Summer Training Program participants will assist and observe experienced Red Kite teaching artists throughout camp.
Apply by March 28, 2025
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Featured Business Affiliate
View all current Business Affiliate Members here.
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The Joseph Jefferson Awards Committee has been honoring outstanding theatre artists throughout the Chicago area since it was established in 1968!
The 2025 Non-Equity Awards shoe will take place on Monday, March 2025. Learn more about the nominees and buy tickets by visiting their website here.
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FREE Theatre Workshops for Teens!
Steppenwolf Theatre Company, Chicago Shakespeare Theater, The Goodman Theatre, Definition Theatre, Court Theatre and The Understudy are collaborating to bring free and discounted theatre programming to Chicago teens during the week of CPS Spring Break!
All events are free. Learn more and register here.
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Theatre Equipment for Sale!
You can view a list of lighting equipment for sale below and the quantity available. If interested, please contact Tony Tomaska at ajt@dellspalace.com or call 312-493-7200.
ETC SOURCE FOUR:
- 14 Degree - 17
- 19 Degree - 42
- 26 Degree - 21
- 36 Degree - 6
- 50 Degree - 3
- ETC Selador Desire D40 LUSTRE+ - 29
- 10 Degree Altman Phoenix - 2
- 26 Degree Altman Phoenix - 2
- 36 Degree Altman Phoenix - 5
- 50 Degree Altman Phoenix - 2
- ETC Pars - 27
- RGBA Mega Bar - 3
- ALTMAN SPECTRA CYC 200 - 4
- Yamaha QL5 - 1
- ION Desk EOS - 1
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