Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) announced a year-long citywide event, 100 Free Acts of Theater, is designed to activate each of Chicago’s 50 wards with arts programming as part of Goodman Theatre’s upcoming celebratory Centennial 2025/2026 Season. DCASE and The Goodman have a sampling of the programs and community partners of 100 Free Acts of Theater, set to begin late summer, offered free with participation open to Chicagoans of all ages and backgrounds. A full list of programs, partner organizations and corresponding wards will be announced in the months ahead. Visit GoodmanTheatre.org/FreeActs for details. Led by Jared Bellot, The Goodman’s Clifford Director of Education and Engagement, together with Artistic Coordinator and Project Manager Emi Suarez and 100 Free Acts Coordinating Producer Ericka Ratcliffe, the initiative 100 Free Acts of Theater connects The Goodman with creative partners and organizations throughout the city.