Theatre isn’t just about what happens on stage — it’s about who gets the chance to be there. At Theatre EVOLVE, we commit to hiring 50% new artists every season.

That means every production is a place where fresh voices are planted, new collaborators take root, and the Chicago theatre ecosystem grows stronger. Over time, that commitment has created a ripple effect: more opportunity, more diversity of thought, more talent feeding the future of our city’s art.

But nurturing new artists takes resources — fair stipends, rehearsal space, materials, and community support. To keep growing this garden, we need to raise $18,000 this season.