Kidworks Touring
Theatre Company is a not-for-profit, 501 (c) 3 Organization, dedicated to
"Opening the doors between education and imagination...and bringing
literature, geography, history and science to life!" Since 1987,
Kidworks has reached over a half a million children traveling to
schools, libraries, park districts, and museums, offering interactive
touring productions, a variety of "hands-on" drama workshops and long
term Artist-in-Residency programs for children preK-12th grade. All of
our programs promote multicultural tolerance, self-esteem, and a
positive approach toward learning. We emphasize audience participation,
encourage teacher involvement, and provide useful teacher study guides. Kidworks' goal is to reach out to as many children as possible from all
socio-economic and cultural backgrounds, inspiring a lifelong love for
learning while introducing students to other cultures through the arts.
For over 23 years, Kidworks has been providing "hands-on"
theater based experiences for children from poverty-stricken area's of
Chicago, to children in rural area's who have limited access to the
arts. Known for our innovation and ability to adapt our programs based
on the curriculum needs of schools and libraries, Kidworks customizes
it's "hands-on" programs for each individual organization. Over a
period of one day to several months, we use drama techniques and
improvisation to teach children creativity, problem solving, and history
in a fun, interactive and positive way. Through dancing, drumming and
drama, children gain self-esteem, teamwork skills and an appreciation
for the arts. |
