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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.