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Chicago Theatre Intern Networking Event Save the date! The Chicago Theatre Intern Networking Event is the only event of its kind to help interns and apprentices make new professional connections and learn from the experience of artists and administrators who are working in the city. Learn what makes Chicago unique from other theatre communities and how can you thrive here and succeed. Breakout groups include: Artistic/Casting, Development/Special Events, Education/Outreach, Literary Management/Dramaturgy, Marketing/PR, Production Management, Stage Management, Theatre Management and Technical/Design. Refreshments will be provided.

Cyber Security Workshop Cybersecurity and data privacy are not just issues facing large corporations and government institutions. Even non-profit arts organization are vulnerable to a variety of threats from malicious attacks to inadvertent disclosure of information. However, there are some basic steps no-profits can take to secure their organization, particularly with patron data and financial information. Please join us for a best practices workshop with David Saunders of Jenner & Block LLP to examine the potential risks and some simple solutions for theatres of all sizes. David Saunders is a member of …

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Spring Chicago Green Theater Alliance Meeting Help us make Chicago theatre greener! Join us for the Spring meeting of the Chicago Green Theatre Alliance and help push our CGTA initiatives forward. We’ll gather to hear guest speaker Beth Holaday from Verde Energy Efficiency Experts, discuss our upcoming e-waste and textile drive, and share new ideas and 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!

Green Design Workshop with designer Donyale Werle Sunday, April 7, 10AM-11AM – Lecture on Sustainability and Design Monday, April 8, 5:30-8:30PM – Theatre Community Green Design Lecture and Discussion Join Tony Award-winning set designer and sustainable design advocate Donyale Werle for a green design lecture for the Chicago theatre community. Donyale will share some of her ideas, philosophies and inspiration for more sustainable design like her set for Brokeology at Lincoln Center, which was built and decorated from products purchased at Habit for Humanity’s ReStores. Following the lecture there will be an …

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5th Annual CGTA E-Waste/Textile Drive and Costume Exchange The Chicago Green Theatre Alliance will be hosting the 5th Annual E-Waste/Textile Drive and Costume Exchange for the Chicago theatre community on: -Friday, May 31st (10AM-5PM) -Saturday, June 1st (10AM-5PM)  -Sunday, June 2 (12-4PM)  at Steppenwolf’s Merle Reskin Garage Theatre (1624 N. Halsted).  Early drop offs may be made on Thursday, May 30th from 12-5PM. Get rid of your unused costume inventory, shoes and accessories, batteries, and e-waste (bring anything that plugs in or uses a battery except old TVs and CRT monitors) and …

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Meet the Funders Chicago is fortunate to have many supportive foundations that provide grant funding for the arts and arts education. This panel discussion will provide theatres the opportunity to meet many of the local funders, learn about the other side of the process and hear directly from them about what they look for in a proposal. Moderated by Marcia Festen from the Arts Work Fund, confirmed panelists include representatives from the Chicago Community Trust, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, The Field Foundation of Illinois, and the Richard H. Driehaus …

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Marketing and Merlot Join marketing staff from other Chicago area theatre companies for drinks and conversation! These informal gatherings encourage networking, resource-sharing, and mentorship between theatre professionals from large and small organizations. Space is limited.