The Saints were organized in 1980 with the mission of "supporting arts organizations in Chicago and nearby communities through volunteer and charitable services."
For $110 a year ($55 for those 40 and younger!) you will enjoy the privilege of serving more than 150 Chicagoland theaters and other performing arts companies as an usher -- for as many or as few days of the year as you would like. In return for volunteering your time, you will receive the gift of a seat by the venue. Enjoy the incredible drama, dance and musical performances that have made Chicago one of the leaders in performing arts in the United States.
The Saints also work to support local performing arts organizations financially, as well! Your membership fee will be a part of more than $100,000 a year that The Saints grant to many of the very companies that we support with our time.
Joining the Saints is a valuable and rewarding way to help local performing arts companies who are deeply appreciative of someone who can welcome and help patrons. Become a part of the thriving arts culture of the Chicago area and meet others who share the same love of creative expression as you.
Become a Saint today!
History
The Saints have a rich and interesting history, and our friends at New City did a nice job of capturing what we're about in their wonderful feature on The Saints, "The Best Deal in Town: How The Saints Changed the Face of Chicago's Performing Arts"
Glimpses of the Past
Occasionally, our members will come upon a bit of Saints history online and we will share some of those below. If you find something you feel is worthy of inclusion, please forward it to
webmaster@saintschicago.org.
"The Saints Go Marching On" (2015) from Theatre in Chicago (submitted by Trudy Meltzer)
Mention on 'The Dueling Critics' Radio Show (2015) (submitted by Trudy Meltzer)
Theater Wit Receives a Saints Grant (2015) (submitted by Trudy Meltzer)
Actors Gymnasium Receives a Saints Grant (2015) (submitted by Trudy Meltzer)
"Saints Hold Grants Award Ceremony" (2016) from ChicagoCritic.com (submitted by Trudy Meltzer)