Cultural Conversations: Black History Month

Cultural Conversations: Black History Month Please join us for our first Cultural Conversations of the year honoring Black History Month at Definition Theatre. Moderated by Neel McNeill from Definition Theatre, featuring Industry Leaders: Willow James – Definition Theatre Jarrett King – Court Theatre Dionne Addai – About Face Theatre Demi Smith – Goodman Theatre RSVP HERE. Parking is free along both 55th Street and S. Woodlawn Avenue. Please allow ample time when searching for street parking. You may also park in the covered garage at the corner of 55th and Ellis, which …

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2025 Chicago Theatre Week Kick-Off Party

2025 Chicago Theatre Week Kick-Off Party Join the League in celebrating our 13th Annual Chicago Theatre Week! The event includes a networking hour, food & refreshments, and a program including speakers, and performances from select Chicago Theatre Week shows! Guests are welcome for FREE with RSVP. Please RSVP no later than January 27, 2025. Dress for a party! RSVP HERE 

Industry Night with Chicago Shakespeare Theater

Industry Night with Chicago Shakespeare Theater As of 1/2/2025, We have reached our capacity for this Industry Night. Please submit to be added to our waitlist. Please join League of Chicago Theatres for our first Industry Night of 2025 with Chicago Shakespeare Theatre!  LOCT Industry Nights are a special space for members of our theatre industry and community to meet, gather, and share in the joy of a theatre production together. On Thursday, January 16, there will be a preshow networking hour starting at 6pm, followed by a performance of Jaja’s African …

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Sexual Harassment Prevention & Bystander Intervention Training

Sexual Harassment Prevention & Bystander Intervention Training Everyone employed in Chicago must complete Sexual Harassment and Bystander Intervention Training on an annual basis! The League of Chicago Theatres is partnering with Lawyers for the Creative Arts and Lori A. Goldstein to offer Sexual Harassment Prevention & Bystander Intervention Training to our members and their employees. This training will satisfy the annual training requirement for Chicago Employers, include the two hour Sexual Harassment Prevention Training for supervisors and managers, and a one hour Bystander Training for all employees. This training will also have …

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Community Empowerment Series: 2025 Advocacy Planning

Community Empowerment Series: 2025 Advocacy Planning This segment of our CES is designed to gather our members to discuss the short and long term goals of their organizations and the Chicago Theatre Community. This discussion will be followed by an in depth review of the 2024 Annual Membership Survey results and an opportunity to contribute to the League’s advocacy plan for 2025.  

2024 Arts In The Dark Parade

2024 Arts In The Dark Parade Now in its 10th year, Arts in the Dark is a magical evening parade celebrating Halloween as the “artist’s holiday” and drawing together world-renowned institutions, celebrated Chicago cultural organizations, important youth programs, and aspiring artists in every field.  It is a dazzling production that delights an audience of 50,000 with unique floats, spectacle puppets and creative performances – all set against the backdrop of historic State Street. More than just a parade, Arts in the Dark is a mission-driven and curated event that brings performance and …

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Industry Night with Avalanche Theatre

Industry Night with Avalanche Theatre The League of Chicago Theatres, in conjunction with Avalanche Theatre, are hosting an Industry Night for Batshit by Olivia Lindsay in The Little Studio at the Fine Arts Building (410 S Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60605). The reception will take place before the show on Monday, September 23 from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Join us for a drink, appetizers, and mingling! Please RSVP below and use the free industry code, ND2024INDUSTRY to attend: