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.

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.