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Congo Square Theatre Ensemble says board conflict, financial questions led to the collapse of historic company — OnStage Blog, Theater News

Founded in 1999, Congo Square became one of Chicago’s most respected Black theatre organizations. But according to the Ensemble, it was never built to operate like a traditional nonprofit where artists make art while boards govern from a distance. Congo Square was designed as an Ensemble-based institution, with artists serving as performers, directors, producers, teachers, and creative leaders who helped shape the company’s identity and artistic leadership.According to the letter, that structure began to fracture in October 2024, when the company’s artistic director stepped down under what members described as “significant pressure” and “hostility” from board chair Dawn Francis Reese.…

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