Our Mission
Red Theater is a non-profit community resource. It is our mission to make theater by putting people first. We do this under the foundational ideals of radical transparency, community care, and meaningful experience. These ideals drive us to bring access to theater to anyone who wants it.
Radical Transparency
We believe that theater – who makes it, who views it, what makes it good – has been made too opaque and we’re changing that.
Community Care
We want to cultivate processes that reward passion without sacrificing compassion.
Meaningful Experience
We are committed to ensuring that everyone who works or engages with Red Theater in any capacity feels their time was respected and well-spent.
Access Initiatives
Our commitment to accessibility through every stage of the creative process lowers the barriers of access, allowing all audiences to see new and reimagined works that broaden perspectives and inspire dialogue.
Captions + Interpretation
Every production offers performances with captions or ASL interpreters for d/Deaf and Hard of Hearing audience members.
Touch Tours + Audio Description
We are happy to accommodate our blind and partially-sighted audience members with a pre-show touch tour and audio-described performance upon request.
Accessibility Auditions
Chicago's Annual Unified Storefront Accessibility Auditions are for Performers who are d/Deaf and/or Disabled. Invisible disabilities are included in our efforts! While our focus is on discovering new talent, Equity and non-Equity talent are both welcome. The location is wheelchair accessible, and we will have ASL interpreters on staff as needed.
Red Theater is funded in part by The Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation, The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation, Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, and the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency.
As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, we also rely on the generous support of our community. Your one-time or recurring donation makes it possible for us to put our artists and audiences.
