Our Story
Born in a small storefront space on Halsted street in 1991, Shattered Globe has a long history of creating visceral stories in intimate spaces. From the beginning, Shattered Globe has been committed to our ensemble of artists and ensemble-based storytelling. We have produced more than 80 plays, including nine American and world premieres, and garnered an impressive 42 Jeff Awards and 114 Jeff Award nominations, as well as the acclaim of critics and audiences alike.
Our Mission
Shattered Globe Theatre seeks to discover new connections between story, artist, and audience by exploring drama from bold, challenging perspectives, and continuously redefining what it means to be an ensemble theater.
Our Values
Shattered Globe’s culture is defined by a prioritized set of values. We believe by aiming to embody these values, and by exploring the tensions created between values, our organization will be stronger and better aligned with our mission. The values that guide us are:
- We root all that we do in a commitment to racial equity.
- We have and show deep respect for all artists.
- We support our ensemble.
- We create new opportunities to amplify traditionally marginalized voices.
- We seek to collaborate in all aspects of our work.
- We produce work in intimate spaces.
Shattered Globe Theatre is partially supported and funded by generous grants from The Bayless Family Foundation, The Shulman-Rochambeau Charitable Foundation, Brenda and James Grusecki, Carol P. Eastin, a CityArts Grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, the Paul M. Angell Family Foundation, The Shubert Foundation, The MacArthur Fund for Arts & Culture at The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation, Daniel Cyganowski, The Gaylord & Dorothy Donnelley Foundation, the Illinois Arts Council, and The Saints.