Congo Square Theatre Company Dissolved Without Notice, Actors Allege

The Congo Square Theatre Company, a prominent Black theater group in Chicago, was dissolved by its board without informing its ensemble members, according to actors. Monifa Days, a co-founding ensemble member, stated that neither she nor the group's lawyers were notified; they discovered the dissolution by checking a state database. The incident highlights concerns over transparency and governance in arts organizations, particularly those serving underrepresented communities. The news was reported by WBEZ in Chicago in March 2026.