League of Chicago Theatres

Physical Theater Festival Chicago showcases its 11th anniversary celebration, July 13th - 21st. The Festival begins tomorrow, July 13 with a full day of free family-friendly outdoor shows and continues with free virtual events on Sunday, July 14. During July 15 - 21, international, national and local performances, workshops and conversations will be held at Theater Wit, and the Instituto Cervantes. In addition to these performances for the second year, the Festival is partnering with the Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center in the Hermosa neighborhood to create a residency with the French-English theater company Voloz Collective, July 17 - 20. Tickets for individual performances are $22.75 (general) and $17.75 (industry/students/seniors/veterans). Festival passes for all performances are $100 (general) and $85 (industry/students/seniors/veterans). Physical Theater Festival Chicago is an annual contemporary, visual and physical theater festival that presents new forms of theater that are being performed around the world.

Calling all emerging BIPOC directors and #Designers of color! Join us at #GoodmanTheatre on Saturday July 13 for an engaging discussion to discover the insights and inspiration for pitching yourself and your work. #Network with peers and gain invaluable wisdom from a panel of industry professionals. Tickets are FREE but reservations are required. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gm-e-D8e #Theatre #Events #Chicago

Calling all early-to-mid career Teaching Artists, educators, directors, or program administrators who are interested in building their creative toolkit, or those who would like to expand their existing practice to include disabled and neurodivergent participants. Participants will come away with a series of games and activities they can use to build characters, settings, and plot without relying on literacy or verbal communication. Connect and Create with A.B.L.E. on Sunday July 21 from 11am-1pm at The Menomonee Club! Registration is pay what you can starting at $25 at ableensemble.com/events. Space is limited, so sign up today! A.B.L.E. - Artists Breaking Limits & Expectations

Looking to plan activities during summer break? Visit our online guide to Chicago Theatre Summer Camps and Classes at https://lnkd.in/gzAXxhrY.

We are so grateful to our theatre peers who joined us from local, national, and international stages for TCG's National Conference in June. For three days we gathered to connect with community and expand our efforts in cultivating the new world of theatre. Thank you to the Theatre Communications Group team, and all our colleagues across the Chicagoland area, who worked to create a meaningful experience for all attendees, vendors, and speakers. We hope to continue evolving our ethos, bringing forward our collective strengths and adaptability to the changing landscape of America's Theatre City. Share your feedback and what programming impacted you! What programming would you like to see extended? How can we be better stewards of our stories and community?

Join the League of Chicago Theatres as we introduce our new Lobbyist: Chad Hoosier, to our membership. Virtually, on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 4:00PM. 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 the table that will affect your organization. Chad Hoosier *Please note this workshop is for League of Chicago Theatres Members Only. RSVP: https://lnkd.in/gFuDwYem

CALL FOR THEATRE SWAG! Help us promote your theatre during the TCG Conference and throughout festival season this summer! Drop-off any marketing/promotional materials at our Hot Tix Guest Services Desk at Block 37!

This Weekend #SundaysOnState is back and we've been invited to showcase special programming this year! Celebrate Father’s Day downtown with a day of FREE entertainment on State Street. Come experience the amazing lineup of performances on Randolph featuring: Les Misérables Uptown Music Theater of Highland Park @uptownhp Tribute to Tony Bennett Jeffrey Lyle Segal Teatro ZinZanni’s Love, Chaos, and Dinner Teatro ZinZanni @zinzannichicago Broadway Jr. Musical Revue Ovation Academy for the Performing Arts @ovationacademyarts SIX Broadway In Chicago @broadwayinchicago Dumb John The Best of iO Theater Improv @iochicago #chicagoplays #hottixchicago #theatreinchicago @loopchicago

We are thrilled to join #SundaysOnState with our special programming this year! Celebrate Father's Day downtown with a day of FREE entertainment on State Street. We have an amazing lineup of performances on Randolph featuring: Les Misérables Uptown Music Theater of Highland Park Tribute to Tony Bennett Jeffrey Lyle Segal Teatro ZinZanni’s Love, Chaos, and Dinner Teatro ZinZanni Broadway Jr. Musical Revue Ovation Academy for the Performing Arts SIX Broadway In Chicago Dumb John The Best of iO Theater Improv

This episode of Collaboraction Radio features Marissa Lynn Jones, Executive Director of The League of Chicago Theatres. In this episode Anthony and Marissa talk about the power of ideas, growing up with artists, and the importance of the arts. Listen to the full episode on our YouTube page or on all podcast streaming platforms. https://lnkd.in/gtsTMKdG https://lnkd.in/g9kgRTFe #ChicagoTheatre #ChicagoTheatreScene #LeagueOfChicagoTheatres #ChicagoNonprofit