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Theatre Artist, Filmmaker, Actor, and Director Mary Tilden is raising funds for BUGGY: A Short Film. BUGGY tells the story of an ambitious theater major who finds out she’s pregnant the night before her final college performance. Buggy must find a ride to her abortion, endure the inane positivity of her understudy, and evade protestors...all before call time. Motivated by a recent six-week abortion ban in their home state, Hart Lang and Mary Tilden wrote BUGGY as a way to tell a character-focused story about a young artist’s pursuit of her dreams and the obstacles that arise as she navigates restrictive cultural forces and healthcare policies.

Funds collected through this 3AP campaign will support equitable pay for the film’s team and material production needs such as equipment and location costs.

Musician and Storyteller Shanta Nurullah is launching Reactivate OM MISSION!, a blend of theatre and storytelling that explores le***an history, Chicago history and the love story of two Black women, Shanta and her wife, Zahra Baker. Presented at the Den Theatre last summer, Shanta is seeking funds to restage the work, but on the South Side, where a large LGBTQ+ community doesn’t often see themselves represented artistically.

Contributions to this 3AP campaign with compensate the production’s director and technicians, pay for the venue rental, and marketing costs.

A Collective Act of Support: The 2026 3Arts/MSUFCU Community Award Campaign is Here!

Chicago is defined by the artists who live and work here. They are the heartbeat of our neighborhoods, shaping ideas into physical existence. Each year, we invite you to join us in honoring one extraordinary artist with a $30,000 unrestricted 3Arts Award. Your contributions—from $5 and up—make this possible. Every gift counts. Donate via the link in our bio. ♥️