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Supporting Chicagoland theater artists in times of need.
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WHAT WE DO
The short-term emergency fund for Chicago’s theater community.
Season of Concern Chicago understands the difficulties that arise if a theater artist can’t work. That’s why we are proud to offer emergency financial assistance to Chicago theater makers in times of need.
Season of Concern was founded in 1987 to support Chicago theater practitioners afflicted with AIDS and AIDS-related illnesses. Thankfully as the AIDS crisis has become more manageable, we are able to expand our services to meet the day-to-day needs of theater artists who are impacted by any illness, injury or health related circumstance that prevents them from working.
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OUR VISION
A future where no member of the Chicagoland theater community suffers alone.
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Latest News
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Managing Director, Michael Ryczek to Retire
February 5, 2025Season of Concern Managing Director Michael Ryczek and the Board of Directors announce that Ryczek will step down from his position, effective April 1, 2025. Ryczek joined the Board in 1994, served as Board President from 2004-2010 and has served as ...
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Discounted Theatre Tickets to our Friends and Patrons!
December 4, 2024Thank you to the following theatres for offering discounts and hosting audience collections! FALSETTOS at Court Theatre in a joint production with Timeline Theatre. Take $10 off evening performances. Unlock the discount with code SoCFalsettos at...
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JOIN US FOR WE WILL ROCK YOU!
The Queen musical WE WILL ROCK YOU is one-night-only, Monday, November 25th. Our great friends at The Beautiful City Project will present this amazing evening With proceeds from their Silent Auction going to Season of Concern! Tickets are on sale ...
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A Christmas Carol, Goodman Theatre
HOW WE HELP
The Biscotto-Miller Fund
Created to remember and honor local stage manager, Tommy Biscotto, and actor J. Pat Miller—two early casualties of the AIDS epidemic.
The Malcolm Ewen Emergency Fund
Created to remember long time Season of Concern board member and beloved Production Manager, Malcolm Ewen.
So the show can go on…
We can’t predict when the unexpected will happen. Sometimes that wish to “break a leg” turns into a prophecy. But if you are a theater practitioner in the Chicagoland area, on stage or behind the scenes, and in sudden need, Season of Concern is here to help.
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Who can apply?
Season of Concern Chicago supports members of Actors’ Equity Association, as well as Non-Equity theater makers. If your name appears in a local theater program, you’re eligible to apply for short-term financial assistance.
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Events
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JOIN US FOR WE WILL ROCK YOU!
The Queen musical WE WILL ROCK YOU is one-night-only, Monday, November 25th. Our great friends at The Beautiful City Project will present this amazing evening With proceeds from their Silent Auction going to Season of Concern! Tickets are on sale ...
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FREE Event to Learn About Our Grant Giving Options for Theatre Makers!
Attention Theatre Leaders! Did you know that any theatre worker in an emergency financial situation can apply for assistance from Season of Concern? We Invite you to a FREE event on March 11 at 4pm to learn about financial grants that assist Chicagol...
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THE DIVAS ARE BACK AND ARE ROCKIN’ IT FOR SEASON OF CONCERN!
Season of Concern and She Inspires Productions presents this one-night-only benefit concert for Season of Concern features the outstanding talents of Chicago’s Leading Ladies, who have been seen, and celebrated, on professional stages throughout th...
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