Community Opportunities
As Chicago’s Theatre for the People, The Auditorium offers a wide range of programs to connect what’s happening on our stage to our city.
Admit One
Do you belong to or know of a Chicago community group that has limited resources and wants to experience world-class performances at one of the most legendary theatres in Chicago? Take a look at the criteria for our ADMIT ONE program below. If your group is eligible, we encourage you to submit an application to become an Auditorium ADMIT ONE Partner!
Partner groups receive FREE tickets to one of the incredible performances in The Auditorium’s season, transportation may be provided if necessary.
Organizations and community groups that have limited resources and support the broader Chicago community are encouraged to apply. Some examples of groups might include (but are not limited to) arts-focused programs, arts-focused social services initiatives, senior groups, church groups, after-school programs, block clubs, homeless shelters, and veterans’ groups. The Auditorium ADMIT ONE program is intended to benefit Chicago-area residents — youth, families, adults, and seniors – who have limited access to attend live performances at The Auditorium. Preference may be given to groups who have never been to The Auditorium before.
If your group is not eligible for ADMIT ONE but you are still interested in attending a show at The Auditorium, please visit our Ticket Discounts page. K-12 classrooms can also check out our Student Matinee Series!
If you need assistance applying or have questions, please contact us at info@auditoriumtheatre.org or 312.341.2300.
Is Your Group Eligible?
- Are you a Chicago or Chicagoland-based neighborhood or community group? (Unfortunately, K-12 classrooms and college groups are not eligible at this time.
- Can you organize a group of 20 or more people (ages 5+) to attend a performance at The Auditorium?
- Does your group have limited access to the arts or face barriers to attending live performances?
If you’ve answered “Yes” to all of the above, your group may be eligible. Fill out the application above!
Free Dance Master Classes
Study with the professionals! Company members from our Global Dance Series lead master class workshops that give Intermediate and Advanced dancers, ages 14 & up, the opportunity to learn the technique and styles performed on our stage.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Master Class
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will lead two 90-minute master classes, giving intermediate and advanced dancers the opportunity to learn some Ailey Magic from members of one of the world’s greatest modern dance companies. Each class is limited to 34 dancers, filled on a first registered, first served basis and are for dancers who are at an intermediate or advance level. Classes will be held at The Auditorium (50 E Ida B Wells).
Date: Saturday, March 8, 8:30AM to 10:00AM
Level: Horton Intermediate Level (3yrs training)
Date: Sunday, March 9, 10:00AM to 11:30AM
Level: Horton Advanced Level (4-5yrs training)
Post Show Q&A
Join us immediately following select performances for a 20-minute post-show Q&A session. The Auditorium staff guides the conversation as performers and artistic staff from the presenting company answer audience questions about their work.
Q&As are open to all anyone with a ticket to the corresponding performance!
- Complexions Contemporary Ballet – Friday, February 7, 2025 | 7:30PM performance
- Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater – Saturday, March 8, 2025 | 1PM Show