This fall, Season of Concern’s Outreach Committee will once again offer a series of FREE theatre industry panel discussions, open to everyone, especially for early career professionals and artists new to Chicago! Monday, September 28 Resources for Chicago Theatre Artists—Demystifying Local Organizations (There will also be a flu vaccine clinic on this date; sign-up...
This June, as we celebrate Pride Month, Season of Concern has awarded four grants to local, direct care HIV/AIDS organizations, in solidarity with those for whom Season of Concern was originally founded. Funding for these grants comes from our annual participation in AIDS Run/Walk Chicago. [edgtf_image_with_text double_buttons="no" item_image="19345"] Groceryland—In Memory of Lori Cannon The grocery center affectionately known...
Season of Concern Chicago and Artists Lounge Live present a one-night-only special concert Barbra & Judy Together Again, starring Steven Brinberg and Angela Ingersoll. The evening, to benefit Season of Concern Chicago, will be held Monday, April 27, 2026 at 7pm at the Studebaker Theater in the Fine Arts Building, 410 South Michigan Avenue in...
Throughout the holiday season, area performing arts organizations will take up audience collections at productions for Season of Concern, Chicago’s nonprofit dedicated to providing financial assistance to all Chicagoland theater practitioners impacted by illness, injury or circumstance. In addition, a number of special events will be held to benefit the organization, including events by Lakeside...
Chicago, IL—Carla Gordon, Beckie Menzie, David Meulemans and Khnemu Menu-Ra, will present a one-night-only special presentation of Blacklisted: Songs McCarthy Didn’t Want You To Hear, written & directed by Carla Gordon with music direction by Beckie Menzie. The evening, to benefit Season of Concern, is Thursday, November 6, 2025, at 7:30pm at Columbia College Chicago’s...
This fall, Season of Concern will offer a series of FREE panel discussions, open to all, but especially for early career professionals and artists new to Chicago! Registration details and the roster of panelists are available now. Date/Times: Monday, September 8th - Welcome to Chicago: Starting a Career in Chicago's Theatre Industry Monday, October 13th - Mental Wellness...
The writer, artist, philanthropist, art director, and AIDS activist played a central role in the arts and LGBTQ+ communities in Chicago, including Season of Concern. Article by Albert Williams, Photo by Nick Robins. Jim Rinnert—a writer, artist, philanthropist, AIDS activist, and longtime art director of In These Times magazine, active for many years in Chicago’s theater and LGBT...
In honor of The Biscotto-Miller Fund's 40th Anniversary, Season of Concern collaborated with one of our in-kind partners, HMS Media, to capture an oral history of the launch of this historic assistance fund for Chicagoland theatre artists. Friend of SOC Honey West interviewed Board Members Marcelle McVay & Leslie Shook along with theatre critic & historian Jonathan Abarbanel to...
Season of Concern, the Chicago-area theatre community’s fundraising and support organization that raises money for and provides financial assistance to Chicagoland theatre workers impacted by illness, injury, or emergency circumstances, proudly celebrates the 40th anniversary of its Biscotto-Miller Fund with a reception at The Goodman Theatre on Tuesday, June 3 at 7:30 PM. The evening...
The Season of Concern Managing Director Board of Directors proudly announces the appointment of the organization’s new Managing Director, Christopher Pazdernik. A dedicated professional in the Chicago theater community, Pazdernik comes to the position from Theo Ubique and previously Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Porchlight Music Theatre and Refuge Theatre Project. Pazdernik succeeds Michael Ryczek, who was...
