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Community Empowerment Series: Meet the Funders The first segment of our 2025 Community Empowerment Series (CES) will feature a panel discussion with Chicago funders who will share insight on how arts organizations can access funding and support. The Jane Addams Hull-House Museum exhibitions will also be available to explore before the panel discussion. There will be light bites available at the event, including Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, and Pork-Free options. The discussion will feature the following representatives: Moderator:  Ellen Wadey – Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation Panelists Abby Madden – Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley …

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2025 League of Chicago Theatres Spotlight Gala Monday, August 4, 2025 5:00PM Teatro ZinZanni 32 W Randolph St. Chicago , IL 60601 Google Maps Directions 2025 SPOTLIGHT GALA A Night Under the Big Top A Whimsical Affair for the Theatre Kid in You August 4, 2025 Teatro ZinZanni Chicago 32 W Randolph St., Chicago IL Purchase Gala Tickets – HERE Donate, or Become a Sponsor – HERE  The League of Chicago Theatres Annual Spotlight Gala is back— this year, we’re planning a whimsical night that will excite the inner theatre kid in …

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Industry Night: No Such Thing at Rivendell Theatre Ensemble Please join the League of Chicago Theatres for an Industry Night with Rivendell Theatre Ensemble on March 27! Your RSVP includes a complimentary ticket to the 8pm performance of No Such Thing, a networking hour with drinks and light bites, and a brief discussion from the playwright and director as they introduce the show. Rivendell is ADA accessible and has a gender neutral bathroom. See schedule below for more details: 6:30pm: Networking hour at Rivendell’s Rehearsal Space next door (5775 N. Ridge Ave) 7:30pm: …

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Cultural Conversations: Womxn’s History Month Please join us for our next Cultural Conversations of the year honoring Womxn’s History Month with our friends at Lookingglass Theatre. The discussion will feature Catherine Painter (Rivendell Theatre Ensemble) as Moderator, with Beverly Dines (Collaboraction), Kristi Martens (Rivendell Theatre Ensemble), Miranda Gonzalez (Urban Theater Company), and Kacey Foster (Lookingglass Theatre) as featured Industry Leaders. There will be light bites and time for networking. RSVP HERE.

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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