The Theatre School at DePaul University would like to thank its generous Community Partners who help make productions accessible to a wider audience. Their commitment to the arts and learning help strengthen community ties and The Theatre School is proud to work with them to serve the greater Chicagoland area.

Be sure to attend Chicago Playworks performances on Community Partner Days to be eligible to win fabulous prizes!

We encourage you to use the links provided here to explore our Community Partner’s websites and to become frequent visitors to their organizations.

2007 - 2008 Community Partners

Dates
11/10 for Tales as Old as Africa
1/12 for A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings
4/26 for The Giver

Chicago Children's Museum
Dig for dinosaur bones, climb a towering schooner or make a big splash in our waterway system. At Chicago Children's Museum, kids and their families can explore three floors of hands-on exhibits that dazzle the imagination and provide learning fun for everyone!

www.chichildrensmuseum.org



Dates
12/1 for Tales as Old as Africa
2/23 for A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings
5/24 for The Giver

Glazed Expressions
Glazed Expressions, Chicago's favorite paint-it-yourself pottery places offer parties, classes, or come as you are painting! Glazed Expressions offers high quality art-based entertainment for people of all ages, and no appointment is neccesary! Paint Pottery, Have Fun!

www.myglazedexpressions.com



Dates
2/16 for A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings
5/24 for The Giver

KidSnips Haircuts
KidSnips is Chicagoland’s premiere children’s hair salon/toy store, with convenient locations open 7 days a week (appointments recommended). For boys and girls, infants to teens (and even men and women), KidSnips features friendly, patient stylists; car-shaped chairs for younger children; game systems and children’s videos at each station; unique toys and goodie bag treats.

http://kidsnips.com



Dates
11/3 for Tales as Old as Africa
3/1 for A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings
4/19 for The Giver

Museum of Contemporary Art
The MCA invites you to join them for Family Days, 11-3pm, beginning in October 2007. On the second Saturday of every month, enjoy a full day of free family fun at the MCA; make amazing art, take a tour, go on a scavenger hunt, and more. Free for families with children ages 12 and under!

www.mcachicago.org



Dates
11/17 for Tales as Old as Africa
1/19 for A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings
5/17 for The Giver

Museum of Science and Industry
The Museum of Science and Industry is the place to see, feel and experience the wonders of science. Take an on-board tour of the legendary U-505 submarine. Talk with a United Airlines pilot and experience a siulated take-off and landing on a real 727 jet. Step insdie a toy-making factory where 12 robots work on an assembly line. For more information visit www.msichicago.org or call (773) 684-1414

www.msichicago.org