Our great friend, E. Faye Butler recently received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the League of Chicago Theatres. It was presented to her by her good friend, (and ours) Cheryl Lynn Bruce. E. Faye has been a huge advocate for Season of Concern for decades. Her dedication, positive spirit and talents are appreciated and indispensable...
This original song, CHICAGO KIND, created by Michael Mahler, exclusively for Season of Concern says what no mere words can say. Thank you to everyone who donated to us this year, and to all the magnificent theatre makers who are dedicated to sharing their craft to make the world a better place. Feel free to share the...
Season of Concern is sending loving thoughts to the family of Kathryn V. Lamkey, longtime Central Regional Director of the Actors’ Equity Association’s Chicago office. After a long illness, and surrounded by family, Ms. Lamkey passed away on October. 9, 2024. Before beginning her work with Actors’ Equity, Kathy was an Equity Stage Manager for theatrical...
Fill our buckets with overflowing love! This is the time of year when many Chicago Theatres host audience collections for Season of Concern! We encourage you to attend a show and support our fundraising efforts with your donation. Look for our signage and for the actors holding our buckets in the lobby after the show. If...
We participate every year in the AIDS Run & Walk Chicago. Since its inception in 2001, more than 34,500 participants have shown up and shown out to get moving against HIV/AIDS, raising $6 million to battle the HIV epidemic. AIDS Run & Walk Chicago raises awareness and funds with proceeds directly benefiting programs and services improving...
Mary Ernster and Isabella Andrews singing YOU'VE GOT A FRIEND from the Musical BEAUTIFUL. Read More About the Event Here. Tickets Available Here. ...
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 Chicagoland theatre makers in need. We’ll have a nosh, socialize, and hear a brief...
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 the Greater Chicagoland area and across the country. This performance will not only showcase your favorite Chicago Divas but will also...
Read The Daily Herald story about us here. Thanks to Larry Baker and Roche Schulfer...
A note from André De Shields: The Chicago theater industry has experienced many challenges in the past few years. Quite a few beloved theater makers are still recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, and patrons have been slow to return to their favorite theaters. More and more people have turned to Season of Concern for financial assistance. To...
