SUPPORT AMERICAN BLUES THEATER
Thank you for exploring how you can support American Blues Theater! American Blues Theater is 501(c)3 not-for-profit. Your donation is tax-deductible to the full extent of the law. American Blues Theater relies on the generosity of our donors to create art. Without you, we would not exist.
THE STRIPES FUND
Your tax-deductible donation goes directly to operating our organization. Did you know it takes nearly $1 million dollars a year to keep American Blues Theater running? We’ll keep earning our stripes, you are our stars.
“OUR FIRST HOME” campaign
Your tax-deductible donation goes directly towards our first permanent home. Our $7.3 million goal includes the purchase of property, construction, and building reserve. To date, $4+ million has been raised. To learn more contact Director of Development Sarajane Johnson at SarajaneJ@AmericanBluesTheater.com
TRUE BLUE ANNUAL FUND
Your tax-deductible donation goes directly to artistic fees. You support the entire casts of August Wilson’s Fences, world premiere of Alma, and the 21st annual It’s a Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago! You allow us to launch our virtual staged-reading series and develop new work. You ensure we continue serving students and our community through our free arts education program to improve literacy, communication, and writing skills. You help us serve the next generation of citizens.
NEW WORK FUND
Your tax-deductible donation goes directly to our New Work Fund. Through commissions, readings, workshops, short play festivals, and producing fully-staged productions, American Blues supports the next generation of American theater.
THE ARTS EDUCATION FUND
Your tax-deductible donation goes directly to our arts education program, The Lincoln Project. Our innovative and adaptive program aligns with Illinois Core Curriculum standards to engage 5th – 8th graders. Your donation supports study guide materials, artist resources, student supplies, and more.
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