Touring Footprint Lucky Plush Productions has an active touring schedule and has performed in over 50 venues nationally and internationally, indicating opportunities for partnership, co-presentation, and venue collaborations beyond Chicago.

Funding & Recognition The company has earned prestigious awards and funding from NEA, National Dance Project, NEFA, and Illinois Arts Council, suggesting strong credibility that can facilitate grant-supported collaborations, sponsorship conversations, and multi-year commissioning discussions.

Strategic Partnerships Commissioning partners include major institutions such as the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago and university arts centers, which signals openness to academic, museum, and cultural institution partnerships that could be expanded or replicated in new markets.

Creative Lab The Virtual Dance Lab launched with the University of Chicago points to openness to collaborative R&D, digital partnerships, and hybrid formats that could be monetized through workshops, residencies, or online offerings.

Founders & Access Led by Julia Rhoads with a mission to broaden live-arts accessibility, there is an emphasis on audience reach and engaging broad audiences, presenting opportunities for community engagement programs, inclusive programming, and scalable educational initiatives.