20% Theatre Company Chicago

20% Theatre Company Chicago was founded in 2003 by Elizabeth Schwan-Rosenwald and Abigail Boucher in response to Julie Baber's terrific creation of 20% Theatre Company; a company based in New York, NY dedicated to reversing the percentages of working women in the theatre.  

20% Chicago was inspired by 20% Theatre Company's mission, which it used as a basis to create its own mission found below.   

20% THEATRE COMPANY CHICAGO is dedicated to strengthening the presence and raising public awareness of women artists in theatre. It is estimated that only 20% of theatre professionals are women. By providing educational opportunities for women directors, producers, designers, and playwrights, 20% Theatre Company Chicago strives to increase the number of women in theatre. We are committed to engaging new audiences by making our work accessible to the community.



20% Theatre Company Chicago has affiliate branches in New York, NY and Minneapolis.