Shop Local & Support Chicago Theatre Makers

Gift Guide

Shop local and support our theatre makers this holiday season! The League of Chicago Theatres is excited to help support the talented members of Chicago’s local theatre community by drawing attention to their online shops.

Are you a Chicago theatre worker selling your artistic creations online? Submit your shop here!


All 4 Pun

Artist: Scott Dickens – Carpenter

Hand Drawn Designs To Make You Laugh. Birthday Cards, Mugs, Prints, and Stickers!


Backup Plan Candles

Artist: Sarah Gise – Actor

Cheeky, relatable candles for when plans get cancelled


Betherella

Artist: Beth Uber – Costume Designer

One of a kind accessories, inspired by vintage buttons.


Chicago Costume Community: Shop CCC

Artist: Various Costume Professionals

So many costume professionals have had to find new sources of income while the stage lights are dimmed, but their creativity continues to be their best asset.


CUE23

Artist: Emily Lowney – Stage and Production Manager, Former Hot Tix Theatre Genius

Products for theatre lovers, both professional and amateur, to enjoy and spread their fondness of theatre.


Designs by Diane

Artist: Diane Claussen – University Theatre Professor

One-of-a-kind repurposed jewelry.


The Drunk Woodworker

Artist: Michael Frohbieter – Carpenter

Good wood from a woodworker who loves a good beverage.


DTene Apparel

Artist: Darian Tene – Actor

Apparel company born out of a need to celebrate blackness.


Hauz of Arzell

Artist: Breon Arzell – Actor, Choreographer, Designer, Director, Former Hot Tix Theatre Genius

Personal Styling & Shopping, Photo Shoot Creative Direction, and Clothing; all in the spirit of love & beauty, and the journey to “B the Best U”.


House of Ciaoski

Artist: Angela Enos – Costume Designer

Handcrafted goods for nerds, witches, and other magical creatures.


Kelly’s Fresh Picks

Artist: Kelly Claussen – Theatre Administrator

Floral designed accessories.


lay low & stitch

Artist: Jean E. Compton – Stage Manager

Culture-inspired and custom hand embroidery.


Little Fig Wheelworks

Artist: Susaan Jamshidi – Actor

Custom pottery creations.


Musical E-Cards

Artist: Alaina Bartkowiak – Stage and Production Manager

Custom musical e-cards.


Noel Huntzinger Designs Masks!

Artist: Noel Huntzinger – Costume Designer

Masks in fun prints with contrasting liners offered in elastic loops or ties – kid sizes too. Ships anywhere.


Petes Mom Makes Stuff

Artist: Melissa Bochat – Costume Crafts Designer

Pop Culture Baby and Kitchen Items.


Scaredy Kat Oddities

Artist: Kat Davis – Theatre Administrator

Handmade jewelry, candles, and other gifts.


Sex Positivity Tarot

Artist: Jessamyn Fitzpatrick – Actor, Deviser, Teaching Artist

Sex Positivity tarot decks are composed of image/prompt and question cards to inspire reflection and dialogue. Handmade embroidery hoops also available.


Sista Dolls

Artist: Yvette Wesley – Wardrobe, Head Dresser

Handcrafted cloth dolls, original artwork, and accessories that provide a reflection of beautiful Black girls and women.

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