Month: January 2024

ASPIRE Arts Leadership

The KCACTF/LORT ASPIRE Leadership Fellows Program is designed to cultivate a new generation of artistic and administrative leaders for the American Theater with a focus of engaging Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) and members of other groups that are consistently underrepresented in the field. This diverse national cohort of fellows assembled from all of KCACTF’s eight regions will engage in topics concerning equity, diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism as well as leadership skills building, investigation of institutional challenges, and professional networking opportunities. This week-long fellowship occurs as part of the annual …

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The Artistic Home Call for Submissions

Submissions are now open for the 21st Cut to the Chase one-act play festival, presented by The Artistic Home Studio.  A staple of Chicago’s theater community for over two decades, Cut to the Chase presents six new plays, showcasing moment-to-moment acting in an intimate theater space. This year’s Cut to the Chase will celebrate the theme:  face to face.  Performances will take place May 2 – May 5, 2024 at The Den Theatre in Chicago.   Play submission should meet the following requirements: – One-act plays of no more than 12 minutes …

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MLK Day Events January 15, 2024

The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center January 13, 2024; 2-4pm On January 13, 2024, the museum will host  “Been To The Mountaintop:  Dr. King and the Present and Future of Our World,  a free community discussion with civil rights activist, poet and filmmaker Kevin Powell. Explore the exhibits “Freedom: Origin and Journey” and “Troubled Waters: Chicago 1919 Race Riot” Check out their other MLK Day 2024 programming here Chicago Children’s Museum January 15, 2024; 10-5pm Join us for our celebration of Dr. King and his legacy at Chicago Children’s Museum …

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Black History Month Events 2024

Greenhouse Theater Center Tad in 5th City, January 19 – March 3 https://chicagoplays.com/event/tad-in-5th-city/ After the assassination of Dr. King on April 4, 1968, violence erupted on Chicago’s west side, consuming a 28-block stretch of West Madison Street. This traumatic moment changed the landscape of the city and an entire generation.  Chicago Symphony Orchestra Christian McBride’s The Movement Revisited, February 2 https://cso.org/performances/23-24/scp-jazz/christian-mcbride/ Eight-time Grammy Award-winning bassist, bandleader and host of NPR’s “Jazz Night in America,” Christian McBride brings his monumental musical tribute inspired by the words of Rosa Parks, Malcolm X, Martin Luther …

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LOCT: 45th Anniversary Programming

Community Empowerment Series & Artistic Directors of Chicago Gathering

Date: Monday, September 16
Time: 6:00pm-7:30pm
Location: Facets Multimedia (1517 W Fullerton Ave.)
This segment of our CES is designed to gather Artistic Directors from across Chicago to discuss the challenges and opportunities faced within their immediate communities. This segment will also include an opportunity to network amongst Artistic Directors.

Latine Heritage Month Panel

Date: Thursday, September 19
Time: 7:00pm-8:00pm 
Location: Port of Entry (3547 W. Monroe)
In honor of Latine Heritage Month, The League of Chicago Theatres is convening a panel of Chicago Latine theatre artists to highlight their current work and ongoing initiatives. This panel will be moderated by Tony Bondoc, Director of Programming and will feature the following panelists:
Cruz Cadel-Gonzalez – Managing Director
Teatro Vista Productions
Xavier Custodio – Founder
Visión Latino Theatre Company
More panelists TBA   

League of Chicago Theatres 45th Anniversary Gala

Date: Tuesday, October 8
Time: 5:00pm-9:00pm 
Location: Zhou B Art Center (1029 W 35th St.)
The League of Chicago Theatres is excited to host its annual gala in celebration of it’s 45th anniversary.  Join us as we present our Lifetime Achievement and Artist Excellence Awards, as well as the 2024 Broadway In Chicago: Emerging Theatre and Backstage Champion Awards.

Community Empowerment Series: 2025 Advocacy Planning

Date: November 20, 2024 
Time: 9:00am-12:00pm
Location: DePaul University
This segment of our CES is designed to gather our members to discuss the short and long term goals of their organizations and the Chicago Theatre Community. This discussion will be followed by an in depth review of the 2024 Annual Membership Survey results and an opportunity to contribute to the League’s advocacy plan for 2025.

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