Resident Program
Our Resident Theater Company Program aims to foster the growth of itinerant Chicago theatre companies by providing affordable performance spaces and resources to expand audiences.
Resident companies enjoy sharply reduced rental costs for the venue’s two 190-seat mainstages, expanded marketing support including dedicated subscription management with access to the Greenhouse’s patron database and access to the building’s many amenities including a full-service box office and bar.
The Resident Theater Company Program features a low weekly rental rate, priced at about half of our standard rent. The program also includes a profit sharing agreement, giving The Greenhouse and residents shared incentives to succeed while keeping the rental rate low.
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Gwydion Theatre Company is an ensemble of tenacious young actors formed by childhood friends Grayson Kennedy and Tommy Thams out of the desire to impact the world with provocative storytelling. They set out to create something bigger than themselves: an ensemble united by their commitment to explore the impact of theatre on the contemporary American identity. To make a space for young artists like them to gather and cultivate new perspectives, redefining the conventions of theatre for the next generation.
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For more information visit https://www.gwydiontheatre.org/
Blank Theatre Company was founded in 2017 by a small group of early-career Chicago theatre artists and is now regarded as a company "capable of rejuvenating the city's storefront scene just when it needs them the most" (Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune). Blank Theatre Company brings new life to contemporary plays and musicals through creative direction and top-notch professionals in every aspect of production.
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For more information, please visit https://www.blanktheatrecompany.org/
We embarked on the journey of founding this theatre company with a profound aspiration: to make space for ourselves and our fellow artists to craft theatre in a nurturing, yet professional way. We aim to demystify the theatrical process, revealing its accessibility and the profound camaraderie it fosters among creatives. For us, theatre transcends performance; it embodies the collective integrity and relentless dedication witnessed throughout the creative process. At our core, we are storytellers, fueled by a passion for learning and embracing our imperfections. We firmly believe in the power of these narratives, destined to touch on the bittersweetness of life and all of it’s colorful happenstances. We are so proud to be within the vibrant community of Chicago theatre enthusiasts.
Lazy Susan Theatre Co. was founded by Hannah Loessberg and Nealie Tinlin.
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​For more information visit https://www.lazysusantheatreco.com/
MPAACT exists to develop, nurture, and sustain Afrikan Centered Theatre (ACT), an artistic expression grounded in the many cultures and traditions of the Afrikan continent and its Diaspora. With a vision focused on creating new work and collaborative art, MPAACT produces and educates with the goal of increasing understanding and appreciation of (ACT) and its interrelated disciplines.
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For more information visit https://www.mpaact.org/
The Young People’s Theatre of Chicago (YPT) offers Theater for Young Audience (TYA) productions along with performance opportunities for children of all ages and backgrounds.
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YPT is focused on partnering with community organizations, parents, educators, and local business leaders to provide thrilling and transformative theatre experiences for children from Lincoln Park and surrounding neighborhoods. These community partners will make it possible for local children of all ages – from toddlers to teenagers – to experience and participate in a wide range of transformative theatre experiences.
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For more information visit https://yptchi.org/