PlayMakers Laboratory Celebrating the power of children's imaginations since 1997

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Support PlayMakers Laboratory!

As we enter our 29th year, PML needs your support to sustain our creative writing programs! Given the challenges facing organizations dedicated to the social good and wellbeing of our communities, we hope you consider supporting our fundraising efforts.

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Want to Help? Join our Board of Directors

Interested in supporting one of your favorite Arts Educations Institutions in Chicago?!? Consider volunteering by joining the Board of Directors! Make an impact as a board member who will serve one of our board committees (Fundraising, Board Development, & Finance), steer the strategic direction of PML, and help bring PlayMakers Lab to the next generation of Chicago youth! Meet our Current Board of Directors here.

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Learn about PML’s In-School Programming

PlayMakers Lab is thrilled to be working in classrooms across Chicago Public Schools and beyond. Click the button below for find out more about PML’s educational programming including learning resources, writing prompts, and story adaptations.

PML's Education Programming

What is PlayMakers Laboratory?

A PlayMakers Laboratory teacher with child authors in a classroom

PlayMakers Laboratory teaches creative writing workshops to students aged 7-13 in Chicago Public Schools and in our after-school program at Loyola Park.

PlayMakers Laboratory actors in a public performance

PlayMakers Laboratory actors and musicians adapt student-written stories into sketches and songs, which are performed for the schools and later for the public.

Smiling kids in the audience at Celebration of Authors

The students are celebrated and their voices are championed throughout Chicago.

Learn more about PlayMakers Laboratory