Chicago Shakespeare Theater
Chicago, IL
- UEI
- DTZNMF6BNSG8
- CAGE
- 49ZN8
- Primary NAICS
- 711110 Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters
- SAM.gov registration
- Active through
Company facts
- Self-certified in SAM.gov
- Entity structure
- Corporate Entity (Tax Exempt)
- SAM.gov registration date
- Physical address
- 800 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
- Website
- chicagoshakes.com
- Founded
- 1986
- Employees
- 51-250
- Estimated annual revenue
- $10M-$50M
- Industry
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- Consumer Discretionary
- Media
- Movies & Entertainment
- SIC code
- 79 Amusement & Recreation Services
- Profiles
Registration and certifications come from SAM.gov and the SBA; company details from public web sources. Updated .
Grant awards
Latest 5 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
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About the company
Chicago Shakespeare Theater is a non-profit, tax-exempt corporate entity located in Chicago, Illinois, registered in SAM.gov since 2006. The organization is a professional theater company dedicated to presenting and interpreting Shakespeare's works through innovative performances and educational programming. Primarily focused on theatrical arts and cultural engagement, Chicago Shakespeare Theater has consistently received federal grant awards from the National Endowment for the Arts to support various performance and community outreach initiatives.
Over the past five years, Chicago Shakespeare Theater has received federal grant awards primarily supporting its "Shakespeare in the Parks" programming and related educational initiatives. These grants have funded diverse projects including live park performances of Shakespeare plays like Twelfth Night, community-generated theatrical works inspired by Shakespearean themes, and educational programs with professional development opportunities for educators. The theater has also engaged in sub-grant work, such as a collaboration with Arts Midwest to present a touring student matinee production of "Romeo and Juliet" reaching approximately 7,500 students. Each grant, typically awarded annually with project periods ranging from one to twelve months, demonstrates the organization's commitment to making classical theater accessible, educational, and community-centered. The National Endowment for the Arts has been the consistent funding agency, supporting the theater's mission of artistic excellence and community engagement through project-specific grants.
Quick answers
Is Chicago Shakespeare Theater registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. Chicago Shakespeare Theater's SAM.gov registration is active through February 25, 2027.
What is Chicago Shakespeare Theater's most recent federal award?
Chicago Shakespeare Theater's most recent federal grant award is To support performances of shakespeares twelfth night in chicago parks (19273443224), from National Endowment for the Arts, on June 1, 2024.
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See Chicago Shakespeare Theater's full federal record
- Federal grant awards
- Funding analysis by agency, NAICS and set-aside
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