Since its inception, the mission of the Society has been to fund scholarships to promising theatre students at top drama departments in the Chicago area. Members also have the opportunity to take advantage of select local theatre performances featuring an opportunity to meet with the theatre artists involved. Annual trips to New York for an immersive Broadway weekend are also planned.
2024 Sarah Siddons Award Benefit
The 2024 Sarah Siddons Society Award was presented to Kelli O’Hara on November 6 at The Arts Club of Chicago. This year’s Scholarship Recipients were recognized and LeeAnn Trotter served as the Host. Entertainment was provided under the Musical Direction of Beckie Menzie and included Cory Goodrich, Evanston Tyrone Martin Jennie Sophia and Katherine Alexis Thomas. The evening was directed by Joan Curto.
Swell Soirée - March 6, 2024
This year’s Sarah Siddons Society Swell Soirée highlights many of Chicago’s famed clubs from the 1940’s through the 1970’s, like Chez Paree, Mr. Kelly’s, London House and Robert’s Show Lounge. This evening of cabaret will feature some of Chicago’s most talented and experienced performers paired with musical theatre students from universities supported with Sarah Siddons scholarships.
Swell Soirée - August 16, 2023
This year’s Sarah Siddons Society Swell Soirée celebrated the Great American Songbook. This evening of cabaret featured some of Chicago’s most talented and experienced performers paired with musical theatre students from universities supported with Sarah Siddons scholarships.
THE SARAH SIDDONS 2021 LEADING MAN AWARD GOES TO…. DOMINIC MISSIMI. WATCH BELOW.
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE THAT JOINED US FOR THE 2021 SARAH SIDDONS SOCIETY VIRTUAL BENEFIT!
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