July 9, 2026 | Opportunities, events, and resources for League members 

Check out our last Broadcast at leagueofchicagotheatres.org.

Submit League Services Forms HERE.

Join Court Theatre for their Production Giveaway on Saturday, July 25, from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm, open to all members of Chicago’s theatre and arts communities. They’ll be giving away items from their scenic, props, lighting, sound, and costume departments—all for free!

Find your new favorite prop or costume, give these materials a new life, and help make our industry more sustainable.  

Everything is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Items can’t be held for later pickup.

Location:

Court Theatre Production Center

5410 S. State Street (enter from S. Dearborn)

Parking is available behind the building, accessible from S. Dearborn.

See you there!

Help build this essential citywide theatre resource. Add your upcoming productions to ChicagoPlays.com and advertise in the 2026 Fall Theatre Guide to reach audiences actively planning their theatre experiences. From neighborhood regulars to first-time visitors, this guide helps theatre lovers discover what’s playing across the city.

Our Fall Theatre Guide features a Membership Directory. Please review your drafted listing HERE to ensure that your theatre information is correct.

*It is crucial that we have ALL Box Office email addresses so that League communications are reaching all your team members. If you do not have a box office email or phone, please update the sheet to reflect N/A.

Fall Show Dates: September 4 - November 15, 2026

Deadline to submit productions and advertisements: July 31

Fall Theatre Guide - Ad Pricing

Square: 2.375"w x 2.5"h, color, PDF - $575

Horizontal: 5"w x 2.5"h, color, PDF - $850

Full Page: 5.5”w x 8.5”h, color, PDF - $1,450

Inside Front Cover: 5.5”w x 8.5”h, color, PDF - $2,000

Inside Back Cover: 5.5”w x 8.5”h, color, PDF - $2,000

Back Cover: 5.5”w x 8.5”h, color, PDF - $3,000

To reserve your advertising space, contact Alexis J. Davis at advertising@chicagoplays.com.

ATTENTION LEAGUE MEMBERS! Are you interested in hosting a League event at your venue next year? With the start of our fiscal year, the League's programming team is beginning to plan 2027 programming and events for our theatre community! We are looking for partners for the following events:

• Annual Membership Meeting (Expected Attendance: 150-200)
• Chicago Theatre Week Kick-Off (Expected Attendance: 200-250)
• Chicago Green Theatre Alliance Drop & Swap (Expected Attendance: 50-75)
• Community Empowerment Series (Expected Attendance: 50-75)
• Annual Career Fair (Expected Attendance: 500+ throughout the day)
• Annual Spotlight Gala (Expected Attendance: 300-350)
• New Member Mixer (Expected Attendance: 30-50)
• Industry Nights (Expected Attendance: 30-50)

Please submit our interest form HERE. For any questions, please contact programming@chicagoplays.com.

New Job Openings

Broadway in Chicago

Special Projects Staff Accountant

HMG+

Event Servers & Bartenders

Chicago Artist Guide

UX Designer/Researcher

Redtwist Theatre

Technical Director

Buffalo Theatre Ensemble

Associate Artistic Director

Steep Theatre

Operations Director

View the full listing of jobs.

View the full listing of auditions.

To add your industry offers to our website, use this form.

Studebaker Theater - Fine Arts Building - Champions of Magic - $35 Tickets

Lookingglass Theatre Company - Untitled Vampire Play - 50% Off Tickets

Steppenwolf Theatre - Catch as Catch Can - 25% Off Tickets

Oil Lamp Theater - The Last Five Years - $20 Tickets

Steppenwolf Theatre - Nervous Breakdown in G Minor - $10 Off Tickets

The Goodman - Octet - 20% Off Tickets

Uptown Music Theater - Disney’s The Little Mermaid - 20% Off Tickets

Marriott Theatre - A Little Light Music - 50% Off Tickets

Theatre Wit - Adolescent Salvation - $10 Tickets

Music Theater Works - West Side Story - 50% Off Tickets

Theatre Momentum - The Dramatic Improv Festival - 50% Off Tickets

Visit our Industry Offers page to see ALL current offers and details, including codes.

Professional Development

To submit professional development opportunities, class or camp offers, use this form.

The Sarah Siddons Society

offers 12 Professional Development Grants of $500 to emerging Chicago theatre artists

Applications will be accepted from July 1 to September 1, 2026

Learn more and apply HERE.

Illinois Arts Council announces

FY2027 Creative Projects Grants providing up to $12,000 to support arts projects across Illinois

Applications are open as of July 1, 2026 until funds are expended

Learn more and view eligibility HERE.

HMG+ is an event staffing agency serving New York and Chicago, providing front-of-house teams for events at every scale. Get connected by visiting their website HERE.

For three decades, we have built a community of service professionals who bring genuine warmth, expertise, and teamwork to every event. Our mission is to create moments that make clients and guests smile. Our commitment is to honor the employees who make those moments possible.

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