That’s Right! For the first time this year, PlayMakers Laboratory is holding public performances of “Summer of Stories,” a sketch comedy show written by Chicago Park District campers and performed by PlayMakers Laboratory’s company of professional performers. This show is fun and appropriate for audiences of all ages. So grab a picnic blanket or a lawn chair, come out the the park, and get ready to belly laugh!
For 25 years, Playmakers Lab, has been bringing creative writing residencies and performances to 3rd-6th graders in underfunded Chicago Public Schools. 25 years is a lot of students. That’s over 30,000 students in our classrooms.
In the words of one of our 3rd grade students, Jaiquan H from Henderson Elementary, “Sometimes you might get bodyslammed”. And friends, we got body slammed. Help us get back on our feet by clicking on the link to to read more about our story and make a donation today!
Create a story of your own for a chance to have it adapted and performed by PlayMakers Laboratory performance artists.
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During these uncertain times we want to bring comfort by sharing the voices of budding minds. PlayMakers Lab is thrilled to help young students create stories right at home. Click the button below for online learning resources, writing prompts, story adaptations, live workshops, and fresh digital content on Facebook.
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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 and musicians adapt student-written stories into sketches and songs, which are performed for the schools and later for the public.
The students are celebrated and their voices are championed throughout Chicago.
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