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About Face Theatre

Chicago, IL, United States

Founded in 1995, About Face Theatre advances LGBTQ+ equity through community building, education, and performance. Their work centers complex and affirming narratives created by people with intersecting gender, racial, and ethnic identities. A full season at About Face Theatre includes two union-affiliated mainstage shows, Queer Youth Ensemble, Touring Performances and Workshops, and ongoing Leadership Development Programs.

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Grant history

Year awarded: 2026
Period: 2 years
Amount awarded: $120,000
Purpose: General Operating Support

Year awarded: 2024
Period: 2 years
Amount awarded: $140,000
Purpose: Full Time Education Manager Salary


Year awarded: 2022
Period: 2 years
Amount awarded: $115,000
Purpose: General Operating Support

Year awarded: 2020
Period: 1 year
Amount awarded: $65,000
Purpose: General Operating Support

Year awarded: 2019
Period: 1 year
Amount awarded: $65,000
Purpose: 2018-2019 Season