Community Empowerment Series & Artistic Directors of Chicago Gathering
Date: Monday, September 16
Time: 6:00pm-7:30pm
Location: Facets Multimedia (1517 W Fullerton Ave.)
This segment of our CES is designed to gather Artistic Directors from across Chicago to discuss the challenges and opportunities faced within their immediate communities. This segment will also include an opportunity to network amongst Artistic Directors.
Latine Heritage Month Panel
Date: Thursday, September 19
Time: 7:00pm-8:00pm
Location: Port of Entry (3547 W. Monroe)
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. This panel will be moderated by Tony Bondoc, Director of Programming and will feature the following panelists:
Cruz Cadel-Gonzalez – Managing Director
Teatro Vista Productions
Xavier Custodio – Founder
Visión Latino Theatre Company
More panelists TBA
League of Chicago Theatres 45th Anniversary Gala
Date: Tuesday, October 8
Time: 5:00pm-9:00pm
Location: Zhou B Art Center (1029 W 35th St.)
The League of Chicago Theatres is excited to host its annual gala in celebration of it’s 45th anniversary. Join us as we present our Lifetime Achievement and Artist Excellence Awards, as well as the 2024 Broadway In Chicago: Emerging Theatre and Backstage Champion Awards.
Community Empowerment Series: 2025 Advocacy Planning
Date: November 20, 2024
Time: 9:00am-12:00pm
Location: DePaul University
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.
PREVIOUS EVENTS:
League of Chicago Theatres Annual Meeting
& Chicago Theatre Week Kick-off
Date: Monday, February 5
Time: 4:00pm-8:00pm
Location: Chicago Shakespeare Theater (800 E Grand Ave.)
The League’s Annual Meeting and 2024 Chicago Theatre Week Kick-off will be open to all member organizations and the public. The event will include a pre-program reception, preview performances of select Chicago Theatre Week shows, and opportunities to purchase tickets for Chicago Theatre Week 2024.
League of Chicago Theatres
Black History Month Panel at The Understudy Coffee and Books
Date: Thursday, February 8
Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm
Location: The Understudy Coffee and Books (5531 N Clark St.)
In honor of the return of Chicago Theatre Week alongside Black History Month, the League is convening a panel highlighting Black History Month programming amongst its membership. This panel will be moderated by Marissa Lynn Jones and will feature the following panelists:
Rob Wilson – Director
Black by Popular Demand: A Black Excellence Revue – The Second City
Kate Wexler – Student Dramaturg
Fairview – Loyola University
Temple Hemphill – Publicist
1619: The Journey of a People, The Musical – The 3rd Dimensions Performance Group
Community Empowerment Series: Budgets & Resource Sharing
Date: Monday, March 11
Time: 9:00am-1:00pm
Location: Chicago Children’s Theatre (100 Racine Ave.)
This segment of our CES is designed to gather our member organizations and discuss the current climate around finances and resources within organizations of similar operating capacities. This segment will be followed by an opportunity for member theatres to get connected with resources tailored to different operating budgets.
League of Chicago Theatres & Chicago Green Theatre Tool Drive
DETAILS HERE
Date: Friday, April 12
Time: 10:00am-4:00pm
Location: Steep Theatre (1044 W. Berwyn Ave.)
It’s our Birthday! The League of Chicago Theatres and Chicago Green Theatre Alliance invite you to bring your drills, sewing needles, cables, and flashlights to our first ever Theater Tool Drive! Swap or donate your theater tools and meet other industry professionals. We will be collecting items from EVERY sector of Theatre. If you don’t see something listed here please reach out to us at chigreentheatre@gmail.com to ask if we will be collecting it.
Back to the Start: A 70’s Celebration of 45 Years
DETAILS & RSVP HERE
Date: Monday, April 15
Time: 5:00pm-9:00pm
Location: iO Theater (1501 N Kingsbury St.)
Join us as we celebrate the League of Chicago Theatres’ 45th Anniversary with a 70’s Themed Benefit! Featuring a special performance by iO Theater, all-night disco mixes by DJ Adam El, light bites, sweets, and a complimentary 45th anniversary cocktail for each guest (21+), get groovy with us as we celebrate 45 years of Chicago theatre advocacy!
League of Chicago Theatres Career Fair
Date: Tuesday, May 14
Time: 1:00pm-5:00pm
Location: Colombia College (72 E 11th St.)
The League of Chicago Theatre’s invites you to it’s 2nd Annual Theatre Industry Career Fair on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at Columbia College Chicago. We encourage you to join us to learn more about the many different career opportunities that exist within the performing arts industry in Chicago. This event is FREE for participants and food and snacks will be served throughout the day.
The event includes:
- 30+ Theater and Performing Arts Companies, Organizations, and Hiring Managers
- Industry Focused Panel Discussions
- Resume Reviews Sessions
- Mock Speed Interviews
- Headshot Appointments
and more!
Pre-register for the Career Fair HERE
Sundays on State
Date: Sunday, June 16 & July 14
Time: 11:00am-6:00pm
Location: State Street
The League of Chicago Theatres and Chicago Loop Alliance are seeking performers for Sundays on State Street taking place June 16 & July 14 from 11am-6pm. Interested in singing, dancing, or acting on the State Street stage? Fill out our performer entry form HERE and select your preferred day for performing.