The League of Chicago Theatres offers sponsorships (up to $300) to host Chicago theatre industry members for a networking event! Funds can be used by members for networking events associated with any productions or theatre industry gathering. If you are looking to gather Chicago theatre industry members, please consider applying for 2027.
Applicants must be members of the League of Chicago Theatres and in good standing. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis but funds are limited and have been used for 2026. To apply for next year, please click here to read the FULL sponsorship program guidelines/requirements and find the application link.
Click here to view our Industry Night Sponsorship Program Marketing toolkit.
2026 Sponsored Industry Nights:
May 25, 2026 at 6:00PM for Marketing Professionals
- WORK HARD HAVE FUN MAKE HISTORY Industry Night with First Floor Theater
July for Directors:
- Native Gardens with Theatre EVOLVE
August for Playwrights
- Pocket Theatre Chicago Artist Night with Pocket Theatre
September for Development & Finance
- How We Got On with Definition Theatre
October for Front of House & Audience Services
- Black Bear Island with Bramble Theatre Company
December for Arts Educators & Teaching Artists
- Manuel Cinema’s Christmas Carol with Fine Arts Building
For any questions, please contact programming@chicagoplays.com.