Professional Development Grant Awards

The Sarah Siddons Society is proud to expand on its mission to further support the professional growth of the next generation of Chicago area theatre artists. This was the inaugural offering of ten Professional Development Grants of $500 each to emerging theatre artist professionals. The purpose of these grants is to provide some financial assistance, at the discretion of the grantee, to assist in their professional development such as voice lessons, further training or headshots. While there is no age requirement associated with these grants, priority will be given to those beginning their careers.

2024 Application For Professional Development Grant 

For the second consecutive year, the Society will be offering ten Professional Development Grants of $500 each to emerging theatre artist professionals. The purpose of these grants is to provide some financial assistance, at the discretion of the grantee, to assist in their professional development such as voice lessons, further training or headshots. While there is no age requirement associated with these grants, priority will be given to those beginning their careers.

Grants applications are currently being accepted through September 1, 2024 and can be accessed HERE. Recipients will be notified by November 1, 2024. For additional information, e-mail sarah.siddons.society.1952@gmail.com or call (312) 396-1977.

2023 Award Recipients 

Adams, Austin
Beasley, Joshua
Blau, Hannah
Davis, Carly
Davis, E M
Ferro, Van
Hart, Faith
Real de Asua, Aurora
Rosenberg, Maren
Wallfish, Lia