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Erasing Racism – 2 Day Workshop

Erasing Racism – 2 Day Workshop The League is once again working with Keryl McCord of Equity Quotient to present a two day Erasing Racism workshop available for all member companies of the League. The aim of the workshop is to build a collective vision for a more just, equitable, more open and transparent, diverse and inclusive theatre community. Workshop attendees will: – Fully comprehend how racial systems develop and a clear definition of racism, to further understand the difference between equity and equality – Gain an understanding of the history, systems, …

#Me Too: Prevention, Investigation & Redress

#Me Too: Prevention, Investigation & Redress Lawyers for the Creative Arts in association with the League of Chicago Theatres and See Chicago Dance present a seminar providing practical advice by attorneys, managers and artists with experience in issues of sexual harassment in the performing arts. Moderated by Jan Feldman, Executive Director of Lawyers for the Creative Arts. The panel includes Laura T. Fisher, actor and activist and Coordinator of the Chicago Theatre Standards, Gary H. Glaser of Littler Mendelson P.C., Sarah R. Marmor of Scharf Banks Marmor, LLC, and Sarah Venuti Yates …

Chicago Theatre Intern Networking Event

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

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 …

Spring Chicago Green Theater Alliance Meeting

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

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 …

5th Annual CGTA E-Waste/Textile Drive and Costume Exchange

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 …