Shaking the Tree formalizes partnership with Lookingglass!

For 25 years, Lookingglass has been the secret weapon behind Shaking the Tree's success, providing the creative spark and production muscle to bring our stories to life.

Now, with the electrifying re-opening of Lookingglass' theater in Chicago's historic Water Tower Water Works in 2025, the time has come to solidify this incredible partnership. We're thrilled to announce Shaking the Tree as a Lookingglass Community Creative Partner! This is just the beginning of an even stronger bond, filled with exciting collaborations and mutual support.

We announced our partnership on June 20, 2024 in Chicago at The Summer Solstice Party co-hosted by Lookingglass Theatre Company, Shaking the Tree, and The Bayless Family Foundation. 

Photo (l to r): Kasey Foster, Artistic Director, Lookingglass Theatre Company (LTC); Maryann Fernandez, Co-Founder, Shaking the Tree; Phil Smith, Founding Ensemble Member, LTC; Aurélia Fisher Cohen, Director of Development, LTC; Deann Bayless, restaurateur and Board Member, LTC; James Beard Award Winning Chef, Rick Bayless; David Schwimmer, Founding Ensemble Member & Board Member, LTC

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