Business Details
19 Years
experience
Trusted Theater Public Relations Services in Chicago
Founded in 2007, Cathy Taylor Pr (CTPR) specializes in strategic communication and media relations for Chicago's performing arts organizations. Our approach prioritizes personalized service, crafting campaigns tailored to each client's unique mission, target audience, and public image goals. With decades of collective experience in arts administration and theater, our team delivers concentrated attention to clients ranging from intimate storefront theaters to major cultural institutions. We bridge the gap for organizations without in-house publicists, maintaining relationships with local and national media outlets while fostering a collaborative, artist-friendly environment.Our expertise spans publicity for live performances, press coverage coordination, and crisis management, ensuring clients receive consistent, high-impact visibility. Backed by a proven track record with renowned theaters like Chicago Shakespeare and Court Theatre, we combine industry knowledge with innovative PR strategies. Our leadership's deep roots in arts education and cultural advocacy inform every campaign, emphasizing authenticity and long-term client success. As an intentionally small firm, we guarantee hands-on service while maintaining the professional standards expected by Chicagos leading arts community.
Services
Media Relations
Publicity Campaigns
Strategic Communication
Arts Organization PR
Client-Specific PR
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- Specialized in arts and theater PR since 2007
- Personalized campaigns for diverse performing arts clients
- Proven media relations success with major Chicago theaters
- Team with combined decades of theater and arts administration experience
- Maintains hands-on service while representing leading cultural institutions
Services
Media Relations
We cultivate relationships with local and national media outlets to secure press coverage for performing arts organizations. Our team coordinates interviews, press releases, and event promotions while maintaining consistent brand messaging. This service helps theaters maximize visibility through strategic media engagement and timely story placement.
Publicity Campaigns
Customized promotional campaigns are developed for each client's specific productions and institutional goals. We implement multi-channel outreach strategies combining traditional media, digital platforms, and community engagement initiatives. These campaigns ensure consistent public awareness while aligning with organizational missions and artistic visions.
Strategic Communication
Our team crafts cohesive communication strategies that reinforce client identities across all public platforms. We develop press materials, crisis management protocols, and audience engagement frameworks tailored to performing arts organizations. This service ensures consistent brand representation while adapting to evolving media landscapes and audience expectations.
Arts Organization PR
Specialized public relations services for theater companies, dance troupes, and music organizations. We leverage deep industry knowledge to create targeted outreach programs that connect arts groups with appropriate audiences and media outlets. Our approach emphasizes cultural relevance while maintaining professional PR standards.
Client-Specific PR
We develop individualized public relations strategies based on each client's unique needs and objectives. Our team conducts organizational assessments to create customized PR plans that address specific challenges and opportunities within the performing arts sector. This service ensures optimal resource allocation and measurable campaign outcomes.
People
Cathy Taylor
Founder and President
Arts administration expert with over 20 years experience in theater PR. Former Steppenwolf Theatre publicist and Silverman Group VP. Holds MA in Arts Administration from Indiana University. Specializes in media relations for performing arts organizations.
Kelsey Moorhouse
Vice President
Theater enthusiast with decade-long experience in arts publicity. Develops multi-platform PR strategies for diverse performing arts clients. Holds BA in Journalism from University of Minnesota. Focuses on maximizing media exposure across traditional and digital channels.
Samara Harand
Publicity Associate
Former Silverman Group PR specialist with MFA in Arts Management from Brooklyn College. Experienced in both Chicago and New York theater PR. Manages publicity for major performing arts clients while directing local theater education programs.
Questions
What types of organizations do you represent?
We specialize in public relations for performing arts organizations including theaters, dance companies, and music institutions across Chicago.
How do you tailor PR strategies to different clients?
Each campaign is customized based on the organization's artistic mission, target audience, and specific production needs through detailed consultation and planning.
What media outlets do you work with?
We maintain relationships with local Chicago media, national arts publications, and industry-specific platforms to maximize client visibility.
How long have you been in business?
Cathy Taylor Public Relations was founded in March 2007 and has served Chicago's arts community for over 15 years.
What sets you apart from other PR firms?
Our exclusive focus on performing arts organizations combined with hands-on service and deep industry expertise distinguishes our approach.
