CONTRIBUTE
Nothing Without a Company is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
ALL CONTRIBUTIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE.
Every dollar you donate goes directly to theatre & Film artists.
We appreciate your support!
Your support has the power to sustain and uplift our mission of bringing bold, inclusive, and site-specific theatre to Chicago. Nothing Without a Company faces significant financial obligations as we approach the end of the year. To continue our vital programming and with grants becoming increasingly scarce, your generosity keeps our vision alive.
Every contribution—big or small—makes an impact. Together, we can:
✨ Launch our next groundbreaking production and new play development workshops
✨ Share stories that elevate voices from the LGBTQIA+ community and beyond
We are NOTHING Without YOU—please consider becoming a monthly donor to ensure that our programming stays vibrant, accessible, and impactful for years to come.
What YOU Made Possible in 2025
This year, Nothing Without a Company brought communities together through film, performance, fundraisers, and cultural connection — all fueled by artists and audiences who believe in bold storytelling.
2025 Season Highlights
Our inaugural Junior Board hosted their first fundraiser — Kick Back with NWaC at Hammy Wammy — raising over $2,000 to support the 2nd cohort of youth leaders!
Returned once again to Argyle Night Market, holding space for conversations about queer and AANHPI theatre on July 3rd.
Helped develop and presented a workshop of “The Trouble with my Hair” by Ada Cheng at CAMOC on July 12, including a thoughtful post-show talkback.
Cleared out props, costumes, and treasures at our Lakewood-Balmoral Yard Sale on Sept 20, raising $1,854.25 for future programming.
Together with BearCat Productions & Rishi Productions, we created “Queer Up the Details” for the 48 Hour Film Project Chicago. World Premiere: Davis Theatre (Aug 26) Awards Screening: Music Box Theatre (Sept 16) Award: Best Trailer
On November 18 we hosted Not One Batu: The Film Experience with Rishi Productions at Facets Film Forum, celebrating our groundbreaking 2018 production — and raised $4,000 toward the Chicago premiere of Aloha Fry-day, the final act in Hannah Ii-Epstein’s trilogy. We also partnered with Chicago eateries Aloha Eats and Kanin to bring ono musubi to our VIP guests.
2025 Impact Numbers
1,270 participants across our in-person events
46 artists involved
43 volunteers engaged
1,359 individuals benefitting through arts and cultural programming
Neighborhoods we worked in: Andersonville, Uptown, Bucktown, Southport Corridor, Lincoln Square, Chinatown, Asia on Argyle, Lakewood-Balmoral
Supporters Who Helped Make This Possible
Financial Supporters 2025: Illinois Arts Council Agency, Myra & Renee Brown, Lehua Ii-Michaelson & Geoffrey Michaelson, Penelope Strauss, and our monthly and individual donors.
In-Kind Community Partners: Aloha Eats, Kanin, Fiya, Smokes on Clark, MSI, Field Museum, Swedish American Museum, Woodberry Co, David Collins, Home Comedy Theater, Justin Howard, Cheetah Gym on Clark, Pegasus Theatre, Mina Gaber, Mateo Valentine, Nothing Bundt Cakes, White Claw.
What’s Ahead in 2026
With your support, we aim to launch a 24-Hour Play Festival, a staged reading of Aloha Fry-day by Hannah Ii-Epstein, a film fundraiser, our continued participation in the 48 Hour Film Project Chicago, Junior Board-led party/fundraiser, Annual Lakewood-Balmoral Yard Sale, solo show performances, a return to Argyle Night Market, and more opportunities to uplift artists and spark creative joy across Chicago.
Donate Today — Keep the Momentum Growing
Your giving fuels representation, opportunity, and innovation. Together, we are building a future where everyone feels valued, seen, and heard.
Goal: $5,000
Every dollar gets us closer.
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