Season 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 Managing Director since 2018. Since its inception, Season of Concern has provided more than...
Thank 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 tickets.courttheatre.org LITTLE WOMEN at Northlight Theatre. Take $10 OFF PER TICKET. Unlock the discount with code ALCOTT at 847.673.6300 or northlight.org LEROY AND LUCY at Steppenwolf Theatre. 25% discount for...
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 now, with General Admission tickets priced at $25, with a $50 Early Bird VIP ADD-ON Option that...
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...
