WE DO THEATER FOR GOOD
Theater for Charity’s mission is to create quality theater “for good” — using the arts to positively impact our local communities.
We believe theater is more than simply putting on a great show. It’s about producing shows for good — performances that bring people together while supporting meaningful causes.
Each season, we select a local charitable organization to support. All profits from our productions, along with 100% of concessions and raffle proceeds, are donated to a charity serving our community.
Our Supported Charities
Our Story
Theater for Charity was founded on a simple idea: use the arts to give back. By bringing together passionate volunteers from all walks of life — teachers, business professionals, attorneys, and creative artists — we built a board and an organization dedicated to making a difference through theater.
Our first production, Into the Woods, was performed 14 years ago with a talented cast of friends who shared a love for theater and community service.
After a hiatus, we rebooted the organization in 2023 — and came back stronger than ever.
Since our relaunch, we have:
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Become a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
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Built a strong and creative Board of Directors
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Produced 2 cabaret and 2 trivia night fundraisers to support our mission
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Produced five shows:
Into the Woods, High School Musical, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Freaky Friday, and our upcoming 2026 production,
The Prom
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Welcomed over 100 performers, ages 8 to 74
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Entertained more than 1,000 audience members
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Donated over $10,000 to local charitable organizations
Get Involved
Join us and be part of a community that believes in Theater for Good. You can support Theater for Charity by:
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Auditioning
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Volunteering
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Donating
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Sponsoring a production
Together, we can continue using the arts to make a difference.
Thank You to Our Friends of Theater for Charity
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Nature’s Best Café
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Prince of Peace Lutheran Church of Woodridge
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Fair Lady Productions
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2 Sassy Skeins
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The Summer Place Theatre
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Brightside Theatre
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Heather Hutchison
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The Bernicky Family
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The Hodak Family
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The Knoll Family
Theater for Charity is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization funded through affordable ticket sales, concessions, grants, and the generous donations of our patrons, friends, and supporters.
We are also partially supported through grants from the Naperville Special Events & Cultural Amenities Fund.
