Audience Growth Position A Red Orchid Theatre as a partner for audience development by offering joint community engagement programs, school and university collaborations, and accessible ticketing initiatives to expand reach beyond traditional theatre goers.

Fundraising & Grants Target sponsorships, grants, and corporate partnerships leveraging their MacArthur recognition and Chicago cultural prominence to secure funding for new works, artist development, and education initiatives.

Digital Engagement Enhance online presence and donor engagement through integrated digital campaigns using their existing tech stack (WordPress, Mailchimp, Constant Contact) to drive ticket sales, memberships, and fundraising.

Collaborative Works Propose co-production opportunities with regional theatres and ensembles to share costs, broaden repertoire, and access new markets while leveraging the theatre’s 27-member ensemble for diverse productions.

Talent & Education Offer artist development and teaching workshops, leveraging their commitment to nurturing new artists, to create revenue streams from masterclasses, residencies, and paid training programs.