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The mission of Chase Park Theater from 1997-August 2011 was to create classic theater for our diverse Uptown community.  The inclusive collaboration of our theater brought together experienced and emerging actors, master designers and committed beginners from very different backgrounds.  Our urban audience was welcomed into an accessible, affordable theater experience that helps to transcend barriers and connect to the wider community.  In doing this, we developed actors, designers and technicians to the next level of their careers, and provided a forum for experienced designers and performing arts workers who wish to contribute their knowledge and talent back to the roots of their industry.  We strove for the highest possible quality in our productions.

Chase Park Theater is a function of the Chicago Park District.  The program was, from 1997- Sept. 2011, produced and directed by Karen Orendurff Fort.  Chase Park Theater celebrated over 30 years of theatrical instruction and production in service to our community during this time period. 

FRIENDS OF CHASE PARK THEATER were formalized in 2006 to foster and promote Chase Park Theater’s mission.  The Friends are proud to be a Advisory Council, under the auspices of the Friends of the Park (www.fotp.org).  Contributions made to Friends of Chase Park Theater are tax deductible charitable contributions.  Please consider a contribution to the ongoing work at Chase Park! 

Special thanks to Kara Bershad (founding President), JoAnn Worthy (founding Treasurer) and our dear departed Duane Davy for their invaluable assistance in getting the Friends off the ground! 

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