CONTRIBUTE

Nothing Without a Company is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. 

ALL CONTRIBUTIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE.

Every dollar you donate goes directly to theatre & Film artists.

We appreciate your support!

This Giving Tuesday, your support has the power to sustain and uplift our mission of bringing bold, inclusive, and site-specific theatre to Chicago. Nothing Without a Company faces significant financial obligations as we approach the end of the year. To continue our vital programming and with grants becoming increasingly scarce, your generosity keeps our vision alive.

Our goal is to raise $10,000, and every contribution—big or small—makes an impact. Together, we can:
✨ Launch our next groundbreaking production and new play development workshops
✨ Keep offering free programming like weekly Zumba and yoga classes
✨ Share stories that elevate voices from the LGBTQIA+ community and beyond

We are NOTHING Without YOU—please consider becoming a monthly donor to ensure that our programming stays vibrant, accessible, and impactful for years to come.

Celebrating 2024: A Year of Growth and Milestones

This year, we reached remarkable milestones, collaborating with over 50 talented artists in five unique spaces. We created safe spaces for artists and audiences alike, workshopped exciting new plays, and proudly staged our first full production since 2019. These accomplishments underscore our dedication to amplifying historically marginalized voices and building meaningful connections within our community.

2024 Highlights:

  • Argyle Night Market Booths: Engaged our community through free activities while promoting NWaC’s events and celebrating AANHPI arts and culture.

  • New Play Development Staged Readings:

    • Switch Hitta (July): at Gill Park. A heartwarming story about an underdog softball team overcoming adversity.

      • Written by Pen Wilder; Directed by Clara Radcliff

      • Cast:

        • Willow: Megan Haenni

        • Quinn: Laila Malak

        • Reyna: Cheterra McCray

        • Echo: Sania McKnight

        • Mark: Mike Shaw

        • Stage Directions: Cal Walker

    • Problem House (October): at Berger Park Cultural Center A supernatural drama that follows Deena Brandt, a star realtor whose seminar takes a chilling turn as she attempts to sell a house with a violent past.

      • Written by Joe Shetina; Directed by Rauly Luna

      • Cast:

        • Deena Brandt: Cherokee Collier

        • Kylie / Newlywed Wife / Surly Pre-Teen / Exhausted Mom: Jasmine Shakir

        • Calvin / Coby / Contractor / Mother-In-Law / A Child: Sterling Werfal

        • Marc / Mr. Coffey / Divorced Dad / Newlywed Husband / Creepy Grandpa: Jerry Downey

        • Stage Directions / Voices: Bailey Neill

  • World Premiere Musical – Sofa King Queer (Nov-Dec):

    • Book, music, and lyrics by Kevin Sparrow

    • Directed by JD Caudill

    • Music Direction, Arranging, and Keyboard by Ron Attreau

    • Cast:

      • Topher: Jacob C Watson; Jordan Albano (Understudy)

      • Brody: Aaron Cappello; Sean McGlynn (Understudy)

      • Granger: Marquise De’Jahn

      • Nao: Alexandra Alontaga; Jeong Wright (Understudy)

      • Sil: Amy Delgado; Chloe Beth (Understudy)

      • Patty: Jacqui Touchet; Laila Malak (Understudy)

Your support ensures we continue creating safe spaces, developing new works, and sharing groundbreaking stories with our community.

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