Chicago Opera Theater’s Encore Society is an inspiring group of forward-thinking opera lovers who want to support the future of theatrically thrilling, innovative, and accessible opera in Chicago. These commitments are integral to COT – helping us to continue presenting exciting premieres and unique productions to the community for years to come.

When you make a designation of any size through bequests, insurance policies, IRAs, or any other legacy-giving asset provision, you become a member of COT’s Encore Society.

If you have made such arrangements, please let us know by contacting Meaghan Stainback Smallwood, COT’s Director of Development, at ms@cot.org or 312-874-7454.

Benefits include:

• Exclusive invitation to our annual Encore Society Event

• Invitations to dress rehearsals

• Opportunities to meet guest artists

• Recognition in COT materials, as desired