Professional Development Grant Awards

The application process is open for the 2025 Professional Grant Awards. Please complete the form below prior to September 1, 2025.

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 year the Society will be offering of twelve 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 Award Recipients 

Eliana J. Deckner-Glick

Madeline Esterhammer-Fic

Brittany Sue Hines

Alayna Klein

Madeline R. Libman

Jason Pavlovich

Izzy Salhani

Sivan Spector

Lily DeKoven Weidenbach

Corin L. Wiggins

2023 Award Recipients

Austin Adams

Joshua Beasley

Hannah Blau

Carly Davis

E M Davis

Van Ferro

Faith Hart

Aurora Real de Asua

Maren Rosenberg

Lia Wallfish