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RAVEN THEATRE IS COMMITTED

Since 2022, our theatre—and the broader Chicago arts community—has navigated immense challenges.

The lingering effects of a global pandemic and the tumultuous political landscape have resulted in reduced funding for the arts, and artists everywhere are facing uncertainty. 

Yet through it all…

 

raven has stayed true to its mission:

 

WE SUPPORT CHICAGO ARTISTS AT EVERY STAGE OF THEIR CAREER
WE CULTIVATE SPACE FOR COMMUNITY
WE TELL POWERFUL STORIES THAT CONNECT US

HELP ARTISTS THRIVE

IN ONE SEASON ALONE, RAVEN EMPLOYS MORE THAN 100 LOCAL ARTISTS

This season, we’re announcing:

two new commissions:

BLOODMOBILE: 1988
By Alex Lubischer

and

UNTITLED NEW PLAY
By Omer Abbas Salem

 

and a play in development:

MERCY
By Felicia Oduh

 

build chicago’s community

RAVEN’S TAKE FLIGHT EDUCATION PROGRAM 

offers both classroom and after-school theatre residencies to our neighboring schools and community organizations.

 

last fall our education program

Partnered with 5 schools serving over 288 students during the school year

Held 3 Day Off Camps that served 74 students

Held our Take Flight Summer Camp for 35 campers and 91% of parents surveyed rated their overall Summer Camp Experience as EXCELLENT

 

bring stories to life

For 43 seasons, Raven has built an outstanding legacy. Our new work and reimagined classics have weight in the community, reaching over 15,000 patrons since 2022.

 

 

CONSIDER GIVING A GIFT TO RAVEN TODAY

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Through your contribution, we can continue to create bold stories, support Chicago artists, and cultivate our community for many more years to come.

 

Venmo or Check
Gifts can also be accepted through our Venmo (@Raven-Theatre-Chicago) and checks can be sent directly to our address:
Raven Theatre — 6157 N. Clark St. Chicago, IL 60660