Awards and Recognition Leverage the theater’s Tony Award for Outstanding Regional Theatre and MacArthur/Artistic Achievement accolades to open conversations with grantmakers, sponsors, and corporate partners seeking high-visibility community engagement and cultural impact.

Legacy and Brand Position Lookingglass as a premier innovator in cutting-edge theatre with a long-standing Chicago presence and national reputation to offer partnerships for co-productions, touring initiatives, or educational programs that align with major arts funding priorities.

Education Outreach Offer expanded Education and Community Programs to schools and universities, including teacher training and ensemble-based techniques, as a channel for partnerships, licensing, or sponsored educational content.

Digital Engagement Capitalize on digital memberships, online programming, and The Infinite Room podcast to pitch virtual content licensing, hybrid events, and sponsorships to brands looking for experiential, accessible arts experiences.

Strategic Leadership With new managing and artistic directors in place, propose executive-focused partnerships, board-level sponsorships, and stability-driven outreach to funders and corporate sponsors seeking resilient, policy-aligned cultural institutions.