For the fourth consecutive year, the Sarah Siddons Society is offering twelve Professional Development Grants of $500 each to emerging theatre artist professionals based in the Chicago area. 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.
Comments Sarah Siddons Society Board President Martin Balogh, “We’re pleased to once again be providing twelve grants to emerging theatre artists. The Sarah Siddons Society Board is excited to offer these grants in addition to our longstanding scholarship program at five Chicago area universities.”
Grants applications are currently being accepted through September 1, 2026 here. Recipients will be notified by November 1, 2026. For additional information, visit sarahsiddonssociety.org/professional-development-grant-awards, e-mail sarah.siddons.society.1952@gmail.com or call (312) 396-1977.
About Sarah Siddons Society
Since its inception, the mission of the Society has been to fund scholarships to promising theater arts students at top Chicago area universities including; The Theater Department, Columbia College; The Theatre School at DePaul University; Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University, Northwestern University School of Communications and the School of Theatre and Dance at Northern Illinois University. For additional information, visit sarahsiddonssociety.org.