League of Chicago Theatres

Chicago Dramatists: 25% Discount On All Classes

March 26, 2020

All Chicago Dramatists classes have moved online! We’re here for you, and want to help as much as possible. In order to make our classes more accessible during this period, we’re offering a 25% discount on all of our spring courses, as well payment plans, and tech support for folks who need it. Use discount code PartnerWinter20 at checkout to get 25% off any class. Interested in taking a class? Reach out; we’re committed to serving our community as best we can in the coming months. Contact us at: https://chicagodramatists.org/contact-us/ Take good …

Deadline Extended Thru March 31 for the 2020 Saints Arts Grants Applications

March 16, 2020

The Saints Grants Commission is hoping to add a bright spot to these uncertain times by extending our application deadline. We look forward to reviewing your best project ideas! The Saints invite and encourage theater, dance, and music organizations to apply for this grant assistance to be used for artistic development or production-related purposes. Some examples Saints Grant applicants can request funding for but are not limited to: costumes/puppetry, the commissioning or licensing of works, improvements to applicant-owned premises, community engagement and enrichment projects, or computer and technical items such as sound …

Rental Space Availability & Resident Company Opening at Collaboraction Studios

March 4, 2020

2020 Long and Short term Rental Space available for rehearsals and full productions at Collaboraction Studios. Seeking 1 – 2 Resident Companies to produce regular seasonal performances. Our unique space is at the heart of Wicker Park in the historic artist community of the Flat Iron Arts Building and serves as a special safe haven for all artists and art lovers. We offer special discount deals and cross promotional opportunities for groups creating work which aligns with our mission for social change and our values of peace, justice, and equity. We also …

Jackalope Playwrights Lab – Now Accepting Spring Applications

February 24, 2020

This eight-week writing intensive is designed for artists interested in developing new, full-length plays through a workshop development process, and meets on Saturdays 10:00am-2:00pm at The Frontier. COST: $225 UPCOMING SESSIONS: SPRING 2020 SESSION runs March 28th through May 16th. DEADLINE: Applications are due by 11:59 pm on Friday, March 20th. TO APPLY: Please send an artistic statement, resume, and 10 page writing sample to playwrightslab@jackalopetheatre.org TEACHING ARTIST BIO: Calamity West is a Chicago-based, award-winning playwright. Her plays have appeared at Williamstown Theatre Festival, Roundabout, The Goodman, Jackalope Theatre, Steep Theatre, Sideshow …

Summer Space Rental Availability at the Jarvis Square Theater

February 19, 2020February 19, 2020

The Jarvis Square Theater has Summer availability June 7-Aug 16th.

Applications are now open for the 2020 CityArts Program

February 13, 2020February 13, 2020

Applications are now open for the 2020 CityArts Program, offering grants to nonprofit arts and culture organizations of all sizes. This year’s program includes opportunities to apply for general operating grants across all artistic disciplines, as well as project grants in alignment with the Year of Chicago Music.

FREE Flu Shots at the Simon Casting Annual Blood Drive – Feb. 10th – 10am-4pm

February 6, 2020

Flu season is not over yet! Get your free flu shot, sponsored by the Actors Fund and administered by Howard Brown Health, on Feburary 10th at the Simon Casting Annual Blood Drive. For years, Simon Casting has called on the entertainment community to do their part and donate blood to those in need. Be a health hero and become a blood donor, be a health-conscious citizen and help prevent influenza, or be both! A full-service agency specializing in Film, Television, Theatre, and Commercials, Simon Casting offers a creative eye, an attentive ear, …