Collaboraction

🎉 We're thrilled to share an incredible feature on Collaboraction in New City Stage! 🎉 The article, "A Company of Mad Scientists in the House of Belonging," beautifully captures how Collaboraction has reinvented itself time and time again, proving that innovation, intentionality, and resilience are at the heart of everything we do. From groundbreaking performances to our unwavering commitment to social change, Collaboraction continues to push the boundaries of what's possible in the arts. But the story doesn't end here—stay tuned for some exciting announcements in the coming weeks that will shepherd in a new chapter of acceleration and growth that will bring in yet another season of reinvention towards our House of Belonging. Check out the full article here: https://lnkd.in/ge4xjJ57

🎉 Join Us at Collaboraction's Utopian Ball on November 2nd, 2024! 🎉 Mark your calendars for Saturday, November 2nd, as we come together at Venue West in Chicago for an unforgettable evening of celebration and impact. The Utopian Ball is more than just a gala—it’s a night dedicated to driving social change through the power of the arts. ✨ What to Expect ✨ - Live performances that will have you on your feet and grooving. - A silent auction featuring unique and exciting items. - Gourmet cuisine that will tantalize your taste buds. - A chance to connect with community leaders, changemakers, and fellow art enthusiasts. This year, we are proud to honor our 2024 Artist Award Winner Ryan Brandoff and our 2024 Ourhaus Award Winner ► Lee Dickson (Baum Realty) along with John W. Clark & Evan Williams, AIA, NCARB, LEED® Green Associate™, NOMA (Cordogan Clark) The evening will be expertly guided by our MC, Marisol Velez aka Pinqy Ring, with event co-chairs Carolyn Aberman and Elsa Hiltner. Get your tickets now to secure your spot at this incredible event. Early bird discounts are available until September 15th, 2024. 📅 Date: Saturday, November 2nd   📍 Location: Venue West, 221 N. Paulina St., Chicago, IL   🍸 Cocktail Reception: 6 PM   🍽️ Dinner & Program: 7 PM  🎟️ Individual Tickets: $250 ($200 with early bird code "EARLYBIRD")   🎟️ Tables for 10: $2,500 ($2,000 with early bird code "EARLYBIRD") Together, let’s create a community where every story is heard, and every voice is empowered to CollaborACT. Join us at the Utopian Ball and be a part of the new era of social change. 🔗 For more information, head to https://lnkd.in/gyQ2RnnS to learn more!] #SocialChange #Gala #UtopianBall #Collaboraction #ChicagoEvents #ArtForChange #CommunityImpact

🌟 A Night to Remember: Thank You from Collaboraction 🌟 This past Friday, August 23rd, was more than just a performance—it was a celebration of culture, community, and history at the iconic Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park. La Havana Madrid brought the vibrancy of Chicago’s Latino history to life, weaving together stories of resilience, love, and the search for belonging. We are deeply moved by the support and enthusiasm shown by everyone who attended. To our cherished audience—thank you for being a part of this profound experience. Your presence filled the evening with energy and connection, including the best dance moves in Chicago. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our sponsors, donors, and champions, whose unwavering support allowed this important narrative to take center stage. To the volunteers—your dedication and passion behind the scenes were essential to the success of the evening. We are incredibly grateful for your tireless efforts. Our deepest appreciation goes to the entire production team —your artistry and hard work brought Sandra Delgado’s vision to life with authenticity and soul. Your efforts transformed the stage into a vibrant space where history could be felt and remembered with intention. A special thank you to Playwright Sandra Delgado whose brilliance, spirit, and heart has gifted us with art that resonates deeply with more and more communities with every production. Your work has enriched Chicago's cultural landscape and given voice to stories almost lost to history. To Director Cheryl Lynn Bruce —your visionary leadership guided this production with grace and excellence. Your direction allowed La Havana Madrid to echo in the hearts of all who witnessed it, leaving an indelible mark. We also want to express our gratitude to the leaders of Teatro Vista Productions —your ongoing commitment to elevating Latinx voices and stories is vital. You continue to inspire us all through your leadership, advocacy, and artistic excellence and it was an honor to partner with you on this incredible event. Thank you to everyone who made this evening possible, and to each of you who shared in this celebration of our past, present, and future. Together, we will create a community where every story is "Nuestra Historia". 📸 Joel Maisonet

To ours and Teatro Vista Productions incredible Chicago, Indiana, and Wisconsin networks: We cordially invite you to see La Havana Madrid with us. This free, historical event, is this evening at 6:30pm at Prtizker Pavillion in Millenium Park. Listen below as La Havana Madrid Director Cheryl Lynn Bruce and La Havana Madrid Playwright and Cast Member Sandra Delgado share that La Havana Madrid is more than just a show, it’s a historical archive that families from all backgrounds can enjoy. To learn more about the show, la cultura, y nuestra historia, come see it for yourself tonight. Bring a blanket, some good food, and enjoy a beautiful story under the stars. Still on the fence? Check out this link below for a deep dive into the significance of this evening and why you won’t want to miss it. https://lnkd.in/gCFMsY85

Thank you to the Chicago Sun-Times who featured La Havana Madrid in their "Things to See and Do in Chicago" this week! It is not too late to mark your calendars to see La Havana Madrid TOMORROW at the iconic Pritzker Pavilion at Millennium Park at 6:00pm. Check out their article here and we will see you tomorrow! https://lnkd.in/gJQe-fw6

Collaboraction is continuing to grow! We are looking for two dynamic staff members to join our team as we continue to build our House of Belonging. We are looking for the following roles: General Manager [Full Time] Marketing/PR Manager [Part Time to Full Time] Check out the below for more info. If you're interested or have any questions, please send your CV and Cover Letter to recruitment@collaboraction.org!

In this episode of Collaboraction Radio, Cheryl Lynn Bruce and Sandra Delgado talk about La Havana Madrid, performing this month August 23rd at the Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park. You can find out more about the event on our website. https://lnkd.in/gCFMsY85 Listen to the full episode on our YouTube page or on all podcast streaming platforms. https://lnkd.in/gyKXFVi4 https://lnkd.in/g9kgRTFe #ChicagoTheatre #ChicagoTheatreScene #ChicagoRadio #SummerInChicago #ChicagoPerformances #ChicagoHistory

“Actually find out what you wanna do in life...it’ll be more meaningful, it’ll be more heartfelt for you...and have fun.” In this episode of Collaboraction Radio, Anthony Moseley and Willie “Prince Roc” Round talk about his music, full-circle moments, and an inspirational message for the next generation of Chicago artists. Listen to the full episode on our YouTube page or on all podcast streaming platforms. https://lnkd.in/gByUX2Qt https://lnkd.in/g9kgRTFe #ChicagoTheatre #ChicagoTheatreScene #ChicagoRadio #ChicagoHipHop #PrinceRoc #SummertimeChi

“Actually find out what you wanna do in life...it’ll be more meaningful, it’ll be more heartfelt for you...and have fun.” In this episode of Collaboraction Radio, Anthony Moseley and Willie “Prince Roc” Round talk about his music, full-circle moments, and an inspirational message for the next generation of Chicago artists. Listen to the full episode on our YouTube page or on all podcast streaming platforms. https://lnkd.in/gByUX2Qt https://lnkd.in/g9kgRTFe #ChicagoTheatre #ChicagoTheatreScene #ChicagoRadio #ChicagoHipHop #PrinceRoc #SummertimeChi

“We know what it’s like out there, and we know what it’s gonna be, and that’s why we’ll make the difference.”- Sathvik, he/him In this episode of Collaboraction Radio, Pinqy Ring takes the host’s seat along with our 2024 cast for The Light! Listen to the full episode on our YouTube page or on all podcast streaming platforms. https://lnkd.in/gyKXFVi4 https://lnkd.in/g9kgRTFe #ChicagoTheatre #ChicagoTheatreScene #ChicagoRadio #ChicagoHipHop #YouthPerformer #ChicagoYouth #ChicagoPerformer