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 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 …
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:
Latine Heritage Month Panel In honor of Latine Heritage Month, The League of Chicago Theatres is convening a panel of Chicago Latine theatre artists to highlight their current work and ongoing initiatives. Join us at Port of Entry (3547 W. Montrose Ave.) on September 19th from 7-8pm. This panel will be moderated by Tony Bondoc, Director of Programming and will feature the following panelists: Cruz Gonzalez-Cadel – Managing Director & Ensemble Member Teatro Vista Productions Xavier Custodio – Co-Founder / Artistic Director Visión Latino Theatre Company Miguel Angel Rodriguez – Co-Executive Director Albany Park Theatre …
Advocacy with League of Chicago Theatres Lobbyist, Chad Hoosier Join the League of Chicago Theatres as we introduce our new Lobbyist: Chad Hoosier, to our membership. Chad Q. Hoosier is a government relations, public affairs, and political campaign professional with more than a decade of experience in government and lobbying. He will share his expertise with our members on topics such as finding and securing lucrative grants that support the arts, discussing the latest tax credit, engaging with your alderpeople, state, and house representatives, and how to read through the bills on …
Sundays on State The League of Chicago Theatres is proud to partner with Chicago Loop Alliance to bring performers from Chicago’s theatre community to the Randolph Stage at Sundays on State on June 16 and July 14. Schedule of performances for July 14 below. July 14 Schedule of Performances 11:00am-11:30am Cowboy Neal – About Face Theatre 12:00pm-12:30pm Jeffery Lyle Segal Tribute to Tony Bennett 1:00pm-2:00pm Hōkūle’a Academy of Polynesian Arts 2:30pm-3:00pm Chicago Dance Crash 3:30pm-4:00pm Second City Outlaws 4:30pm-5:30pm The Best of iO Improv – iO Theater Learn more about Sundays on …
CGTA and LOCT 8th Annual E-waste Drive CGTA and LOCT 8th Annual E-waste Drive June 7 & 8, 2024 10 am- 4 pm CDT Drop Off Locations: Verde Energy Efficiency Experts – 5328 N Northwest Hwy, Chicago, IL 60630 For this year’s 8th Annual Chicago Green Theatre Alliance & League of Chicago Theatre’s E-waste Drive, theater and film community come together to combat electronic waste filling our landfills. Electronics, whether they’re broken, working, or unused, can be donated at the upcoming event for charity rehabilitation and responsible recycling. Thanks to the generous …