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Public support for youth access to the arts is in jeopardy more and more each day. At Filament, we're more committed than ever to prioritizing access for families, centering young voices, bridging educational programming with the arts, and creating spaces for intergenerational play. When we say we can't do it without you, we mean it.You make it possible! Support Filament today to ensure that thousands of Chicago children connect with the arts through free, low-cost and high-quality Filament education programs and plays.
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Make a One-Time Gift, Get Early Access to FORTS!
When you make a donation at any amount this July, you’ll automatically qualify for early access to December FORTS tickets and party packages before they go on sale to the general public!
Thank you for your interest in supporting Filament Theatre! Filament Theatre is a 501(C)3 Non-Profit Charitable Organization, which means we rely on public support in order to operate and any profit we make goes back into the community. Over 50% of our income comes from donations from individual, foundation, corporate, community, and government support. That means all the money we make from ticket sales and our education programs only makes up for half of the money we need to keep the lights on.
It has never been harder to make theatre as a non-profit organization; but it has never been more important to invest in community, resilience, and optimism for children. Your gift keeps our lights on, our artists paid and our big bold work with families happening in your neighborhood!
As the only Chicago theater creating theater for young people with young people, we are reaching out for your help. Every single person matters to our future – especially you.
About Filament Theatre: Filament imagines a world where young people are the experts and adults are allies as we work to build a more just world. At Filament, the word PLAY is both a noun and a verb. The audience joins in the play-ing at every step, from family workshops and pre show games to the performances themselves. Filament’s unique production process welcomes young people into the room as essential collaborators, which makes our plays both relevant and revolutionary. Everything you see at Filament was created with help from young people! Filament is a leader in the field of Theatre for Young Audiences and is a sought after partner for organizations looking to increase their connection to family audiences.
FILAMENT BY THE NUMBERS
Thank you to our supporters!
Filament Theatre is currently supported by the Illinois Arts Council, The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, The Growing Tree Foundation, the Theatre League of Kansas City’s TYA Fund, the Filament Business Council, and by many individuals just like you!
Filament Theatre is honored to have been a recipient of investment grants from the Chicago Community Trust, The Bayless Family Foundation, ArtsWork Fund, and DCASE’s Chicago Arts Recovery Program.
Filament Business Council
The Filament Business Council is a donor-collective made up of small businesses who come together to support the programming on our stages and in our community.
24/25 Business Council Members: Dr. Dominick and Mrs. Sylvia Maino and Lyons Family Eye Care, Culver’s, Happy Medium Films, Habitat for Humanity ReStore, Community Tavern, Chicago Ballet Center, Sir Speedy, Parkway Bank, Women and Children First Bookstore, Wildlight Yoga, The Burgundy Restaurant