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Create a Venue for Sci-Fi & Fantasy Performance

Help us create a unique theatrical space in Chicago dedicated to Sci-Fi + Fantasy performance.

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Create a Venue for Sci-Fi & Fantasy Performance

Create a Venue for Sci-Fi & Fantasy Performance

Create a Venue for Sci-Fi & Fantasy Performance

Create a Venue for Sci-Fi & Fantasy Performance

Create a Venue for Sci-Fi & Fantasy Performance

Help us create a unique theatrical space in Chicago dedicated to Sci-Fi + Fantasy performance.

Help us create a unique theatrical space in Chicago dedicated to Sci-Fi + Fantasy performance.

Help us create a unique theatrical space in Chicago dedicated to Sci-Fi + Fantasy performance.

Help us create a unique theatrical space in Chicago dedicated to Sci-Fi + Fantasy performance.

Tiffany Keane Schaefer
Tiffany Keane Schaefer
Tiffany Keane Schaefer
Tiffany Keane Schaefer
1 Campaign |
Chicago, United States
$9,841 USD 101 backers
24% of $40,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
Overview
Help us build the first venue dedicated to Science Fiction and Fantasy Performance - right here in Chicago!

Together, Let's Make History

For the past five years, Otherworld Theatre has received nationwide acclaim for our dedication to the performance of Science Fiction and Fantasy. Now, we have found an amazing venue in Chicago, and find ourselves with the opportunity to take our movement to the next level and give genre performance a permanent home.

Our aim is to raise money for one full operational year - around $120,000 - to help us cover the costs of city permits, paint, salaries, and equipment we will need to make the space all we dream it can become.

We have already raised 60k in pledges, but we need your help to get us to our ultimate goal.

 

The Space

The property is located at 3914 N Clark Street. The venue boasts a two-stage facility with a 120 seat main stage, 40 seat black box, bar, and lobby located a few blocks north of Wrigley Field.

Here are some renderings of our vision below:

The Work

Otherworld Theatre Company, established five years ago, has already made a splash in the Chicago Theatrical Scene.

  • We were named best new theatre company in The Chicago Reader in 2016, and our Artistic Director Tiffany Keane Schaefer was named best new theatre director in The Chicago Reader for 2017.
  • We are a 501c3 tax exempt organization. Any donations received will be followed up with a tax-exempt letter.

Below, check out our 2017 Gala Video to see clips of our previous productions:

 

Other Ways You Can Help

We understand that not everyone can contribute to our cause. However, that doesn't mean you can't help!

  • Share our campaign and help get the word out that Science Fiction and Fantasy Theatre is looking for a home here in Chicago!
  • Like us on Facebook and Follow us on Instagram and Twitter

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THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN OUR PROJECT.

If you are interested in becoming a major donor but would like to learn more, please reach out to our Director of Development Dylan Schaefer at dylan@otherworldtheatre.org.

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Choose your Perk

VIP Pass w/Gates McFadden
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VIP Pass w/Gates McFadden

$275 USD
This package comes with 1 full weekend pass to the Juggernaut Film Festival on June 2-3, hosted by Gates McFadden. The package also includes a VIP ticket to the Juggernaut Film Festival afterparty (food and drink included), an autographed photo with Gates McFadden, and a 15 minute meet and greet with Dr. Beverly Crusher herself!
Included Items
  • Social Media Shout Out
  • Name in Opening Night Program
  • 1 VIP Pass
  • Meet & Greet w/Gates McFadden
  • Gates McFadden Photo/Autograph
Estimated Shipping
June 2018
3 out of 15 of claimed
Hear Ye! Hear Ye!

Hear Ye! Hear Ye!

$10 USD
Support our cause to create a home for Sci-Fi + Fantasy Performance, and we will personally thank you on Social Media! We will also include your name as one of our backers in our program for our Opening Night Party! (April 2018)
Included Items
  • Social Media Shout Out
  • Name in Opening Night Program
Estimated Shipping
March 2018
8 claimed
Answering the Call

Answering the Call

$25 USD
You have answered Otherworld's call to adventure, and for that, we give you the gift of stories. On top of a social media shout out and name in our Opening Night Program, you will receive one day pass to The Juggernaut Film Festival: A Science Fiction a Fantasy Film Festival at the Music Box Theatre (June 2 - 3).
Included Items
  • Social Media Shout Out
  • Name in Opening Night Program
  • 1 Tix to Juggernaut Film Fest
Estimated Shipping
June 2018
28 claimed
In A Galaxy Far Far Away

In A Galaxy Far Far Away

$55 USD
A great option for our patrons who don't live close! Get commemorative limited edition Otherworld t-shirt. We will also send you one poster signed by our Ensemble and Artistic Associates from the show of your choice!
Included Items
  • Social Media Shout Out
  • Name in Opening Night Program
  • LE Otherworld Theatre T-Shirt
  • Signed Poster from Past Show
Estimated Shipping
May 2018
21 out of 50 of claimed
Ships worldwide.
A Patron of the Realm

A Patron of the Realm

$75 USD
For our local patrons who can attend Juggernaut, but still want the t-shirt and signed poster from a past production, along with all of the other perks!
Included Items
  • Social Media Shout Out
  • Name in Opening Night Program
  • 1 Tix to Juggernaut Film Fest
  • LE Otherworld Theatre T-Shirt
  • Signed Poster from Past Show
Estimated Shipping
June 2018
5 out of 50 of claimed
Ships to United States of America
Questing with a Companion

Questing with a Companion

$110 USD
Same as above, but instead you get 2 VIP tickets to Juggernaut Film Festival (June 2018), which includes the Afterparty with Filmmakers and Hosts
Included Items
  • Social Media Shout Out
  • Name in Opening Night Program
  • LE Otherworld Theatre T-Shirt
  • Signed Poster from Past Show
  • 2 VIP Tix Juggernaut Film Fest
Estimated Shipping
June 2018
9 out of 60 of claimed
Crossing the Threshold

Crossing the Threshold

$175 USD
This package receives a ticket to our opening night party in the space (you'll be one of the first ones inside!), alongside the social media shout out and name in the opening night program. (April 2018) It promises to be a night you won't soon forget, filled with drinks, food, and performances! Tickets are limited.
Included Items
  • Social Media Shout Out
  • Name in Opening Night Program
  • 1 Tix to Juggernaut Film Fest
  • LE Otherworld Theatre T-Shirt
  • Signed Poster from Past Show
  • Tix to Opening Night Party
Estimated Shipping
April 2018
5 out of 100 of claimed
A Feast with Friends!

A Feast with Friends!

$350 USD
Otherworld Theatre and Birch House collaborate for this unique perk. We create a meal for you and 3 guests to experience an immersive one of a kind theatrical event. Choose your theme, from Science Fiction to Fantasy, and we will create for you. <3 https://www.birchhousechicago.com/supper-club/
Included Items
  • Social Media Shout Out
  • Name in Opening Night Program
  • 1 Tix to Juggernaut Film Fest
  • LE Otherworld Theatre T-Shirt
  • Signed Poster from Past Show
  • Tix to Opening Night Party
  • Immersive Meal w/Birch House
Estimated Shipping
July 2018
1 out of 4 of claimed

Game of Thrones

$500 USD
The above perks, plus a chair in the space will have a plaque with your name on it.
Included Items
  • Social Media Shout Out
  • Name in Opening Night Program
  • 1 Tix to Juggernaut Film Fest
  • Tix to Opening Night Party
  • Dedicated Chair in the Space
Estimated Shipping
April 2018
3 out of 100 of claimed

Adventurer

$1,000 USD
Above perks, plus your name on the wall in our new space under the Adventurer column.
Included Items
  • Social Media Shout Out
  • Name in Opening Night Program
  • 1 Tix to Juggernaut Film Fest
  • Tix to Opening Night Party
  • Name on the Wall
Estimated Shipping
April 2018
0 out of 50 of claimed
Knight

Knight

$3,000 USD
The above perks, plus your name under the Knight column on the wall in our new space.
Included Items
  • Social Media Shout Out
  • Name in Opening Night Program
  • 1 Tix to Juggernaut Film Fest
  • Signed Poster from Past Show
  • Tix to Opening Night Party
  • Name on the Wall
Estimated Shipping
April 2018
0 out of 50 of claimed
Hero

Hero

$5,000 USD
All the above perks, plus your name on the theatre wall under the Hero Column.
Included Items
  • Social Media Shout Out
  • Name in Opening Night Program
  • 1 Tix to Juggernaut Film Fest
  • LE Otherworld Theatre T-Shirt
  • Signed Poster from Past Show
  • Tix to Opening Night Party
  • Name on the Wall
Estimated Shipping
April 2018
0 out of 50 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

Legend

$10,000 USD
The above perks, plus all the glory in having your name enshrined under the "Legend" colum on our theatre wall.
Included Items
  • Social Media Shout Out
  • Name in Opening Night Program
  • 1 Tix to Juggernaut Film Fest
  • LE Otherworld Theatre T-Shirt
  • Signed Poster from Past Show
  • Tix to Opening Night Party
  • Name on the Wall
Estimated Shipping
April 2018
0 out of 50 of claimed

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