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Box Office: 847.834.0738 | info@oillamptheater.org
LIGHT THE WAY CAMPAIGN
Oil Lamp Theater invites you to boldly step forward into a new chapter with us. More art. More community. More impact.
Welcoming over 10,000 guests a year from more than 225 communities—all in a 60-seat theater—Oil Lamp has become the heartbeat of Downtown Glenview and a cultural gem of the North Shore. Now, to keep pace with growing demand and deepen our impact, we must expand our facilities, our programs, and the support we offer to the artists and audiences who make this place thrive.
CAMPAIGN PILLARS
NEW PERFORMANCE VENUE
Building a new theater 2–3x the size of our current space—expanding access, elevating productions, and preserving the warmth that makes Oil Lamp feel like home.
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EDUCATION & OUTREACH
Launching our arts education branch and opening the Spark Center for the Performing Arts to engage learners of all ages and inspire the next generation.
Supporting Artists & Building Capacity
Investing in artists and growing our team—deepening support and building the infrastructure to sustain bold, impactful work.
GIVING OPPORTUNITIES
HISTORY
Oil Lamp Theater began in 2005 in a small condo in Chicago, driven by a passion for intimate, bold storytelling. In 2012, we incorporated as a nonprofit and established a permanent home in Glenview. When the pandemic hit, we adapted quickly—launching creative experiences like a drive-in theater, a parking lot cabaret, and a full outdoor venue with two complete productions. These innovations revealed the vital role of the arts in bringing people together and inspired our ongoing commitment to growth and resilience.
