Founded in 1983, Raven moved into its home at Clark & Granville in 2002, with 85-seat Johnson Stage and its 56-seat Schwartz Stage. Producing three shows a season, hosting numerous visiting companies, and implementing first-class education programming, Raven strives to be a cultural cornerstone within the Chicago community as it delivers captivating and worthwhile stories.
Founded by Artistic Director, Tara Mallen, in 1994, Rivendell Theatre Ensemble was developed with a group of like-minded artists who understood that stories must be shared to open minds by elevating the lives of women through the power of theatre. Over its 30-year history, Rivendell has been recognized as a national force in new play development and as a home for women theatre artists, engaging over 200 artists and 3,000+ audience members each year through its mainstage season, new work development, and outreach.
STEPHEN H. JOHNSON
KAREN & FRANK SCHNEIDER
JUSTIN KULOVSEK & DAMIAN CLARK
SUSAN SCHAALMAN YOUDOVIN & CHARLIE SHULKIN
LEE KEENAN & LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO
JUSTIN KULOVSEK & DAMIAN CLARK
STEPHEN H. JOHNSON
SUSAN SCHAALMAN YOUDOVIN & CHARLIE SHULKIN
CHURCH WOMEN UNITED IN ILLINOIS, WINTRUST BANK, REVOLUTION BREWING, CREAM WINE COMPANY, AND LANGIAPPE BEVERAGE.
DAVID & SHIRLEY HOLDEMAN
Our corporate and foundation partners provide critical support for our operations, productions, and theatre arts education programs. Raven’s 2024- 2025 season is made possible in part by:
This project is partially supported by a CityArts grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events.
This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.
This season is sponsored in part by a grant from the Paul M. Angell Family Foundation.
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