PlayMakers Laboratory's SUMMER OF STORIES

Chicago IL

20 July, 2021

12:24 PM

Description

PlayMakers Laboratory is pleased to present Summer of Stories, a series of free theater performances for children and families presented July 26 – 28, 2021 in parks on Chicago's South and West sides. The shows feature stories written by Chicago students during creative writing workshops conducted by PlayMakers Laboratory this summer in conjunction with Chicago Parks Summer Camps. The stories are adapted for the stage and performed by PML company members under the direction of Artist Director Brandon Cloyd. No reservations necessary – all ages welcome. For additional information, visit playmakerslab.org. Performance Schedule: Monday, July 26 at 11 am - Hamilton Park, 513 W. 72nd St., Chicago Tuesday, July 27 at 11 am - Palmer Park, 201 E. 111th St. Chicago Wednesday, July 28 at 11 am - Douglass Park, 1401 S. Sacramento Dr., Chicago Special thanks to event sponsors: the Paul M. Angell Family Foundation and ComEd. For 24 years, PlayMakers Laboratory has provided vital arts education by conducting creative writing residencies in Chicago elementary schools. PML's ensemble of professional actors, comedians and musicians bring the young authors' stories to life as raucous sketches, songs and movement pieces, performing first for students in their schools and then for the public. These stories – from hilarious dialogues between unlikely characters to poignant pleas for social change – resonate with adults while celebrating the imaginations of young people.