AFTER-SCHOOL OPPORTUNITIES
Design. Perform. Produce. Lead.
On this page you’ll find programs aimed at teens that range from acting and theater production to design and leadership skills development.
Programs
BACKSTAGE PRODUCTION PROGRAM
Backstage Production Program
Backstage Production Program is designed to give South Side Chicago youth an introduction to the fundamentals of theater production, while giving them hands-on experience in audio and lighting design, sound engineering, and stage management.
For more information, please contact
Miguel Limon
Education Manager
Arts + Public Life
mlimon@uchicago.edu
773.834.3714
Teens • Theater production • Arts + Public Life
DESIGN APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM I & II (DAP)
This design-based mentorship and skills-building initiative encourages teens and young adults to engage in improving the physical and social conditions of their communities. By developing skills in carpentry, landscaping, and design, DAP leaders will aid in the positive transformation of Washington Park and the Garfield Boulevard corridor.
For more information, please contact
Miguel Limon
Education Manager
Arts + Public Life
mlimon@uchicago.edu
773.834.3714
Teens • Design • Arts + Public Life
COMMUNITY ACTORS PROGRAM
This introductory performance program utilizes Theater of the Oppressed, participatory theater, and performance as tools for community building and social change. Apply
For more information, please contact
Miguel Limon
Education Manager
Arts + Public Life
mlimon@uchicago.edu
773.834.3714
Teens • Acting • Arts + Public Life
TEEN ARTS COUNCIL
The Teen Arts Council is a group of student leaders who collaborate with the Arts + Public Life initiative to develop creative skills, leadership experience, and opportunities for their peers to engage with the arts.
For more information, please contact
Miguel Limon
Education Manager
Arts + Public Life
mlimon@uchicago.edu
773.834.3714