2019 ComEd Powering the Arts Program

The application period for the 2019 ComEd Powering the Arts Program is now open and will close on March 15, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. CST. Recognizing that access to art in our communities is a crucial element of the quality of our lives, ComEd has partnered with the League of Chicago Theatres to administer the ComEd Powering the Arts Program. Through this program ComEd and the League of Chicago Theatres look to reach audiences throughout the ComEd service area that have otherwise been unable to access arts and cultural offerings.The ComEd Powering …

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Chicago Green Theatre Alliance Winter Meeting

Tuesday, February 26, 5:30 – 7 p.m. Underscore Theatre, 4609 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL 60640 Join us for the Winter meeting of the Chicago Green Theatre Alliance and help make Chicago theatre greener. We’ll gather to hear a guest speaker, discuss upcoming events, new ideas and share bright spots. Actors, administrators, designers, technicians, stage managers, production managers and anyone that is interested in helping Chicago theatres adopt more environmentally-friendly practices is welcome! RSVP HERE: https://goo.gl/forms/Aa6cCIEWnBRCqAAq2

Chicago Theatre Intern Networking Event

Monday, February 25, 6-8 p.m. Goodman Theatre, 170 N. Dearborn The Chicago Theatre Intern Networking Event brings together interns and apprentices in the Chicago theatre community to make new professional connections and learn from the experience of established artists and administrators who are working in the city. Attendees will learn what makes Chicago unique from other theatre communities and how can you thrive here and succeed. Meet and network with colleagues at other theatres and take part in breakout group discussions covering areas of Artistic/Casting, Development/Special Events, Education/Outreach, Literary Management/Dramaturgy, Marketing/PR, Production …

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Summer Space Availability at City Lit Theater

City Lit Theater has a 99 seat performance space vacancy available June 3 through July 21, 2019. The rental includes use of lights, sound board, and use of prop, furniture, flats and platforms and costume stock. Contact Stephanie at sdykes@citylit.org or 773-293-3682.

Space Rental Availability at Pride Art Center

Pride has the rental space available in the 85 seat Broadway theater from June 30 to August 11, and again from Dec 29 to Feb 9. There is some flexibility. $1500 for a four show week. Good light package included, box office services not included. Email pridefilmsandplays@gmail.com with RENTALS in the subject line for details. Pride Arts Center, 4139 N Broadway. www.prideartscenter.com.

Industry Ticket Offers this week

Evil Dead the Musical– Black Button Eyes Productions at The Broadway at Pride Arts Center, 4139 N Broadway Ave, Chicago, IL, is offering a limited number of $15 Industry tickets (General Admission, non-Splatter Zone) to the Tuesday, January 29 at 7:30 pm and Thursday, January 31 at 7:30 pm performances. Discounted tickets are available online with code “DEADITE” until the allocated tickets are gone; please bring proof of industry affiliation to the box office when picking up tickets. https://evildeadchicago.brownpapertickets.com. Girl in the Red Corner – Broken Nose Theatre at The Den Theatre, …

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Main Stage Space Availability at Chopin Theatre

The Chopin Theatre Main Stage with up to 226 seats is available for a 3 wk vacancy between shows – 2/18/19 to 3/10/19. The rental package includes 80 theater lights, full sound and projection systems and free parking. For discounted weekly and daily rates contact Lela at (info@ChopinTheatre.com) 773-396-2875.