Barrel of Monkeys

Cause Area

  • Arts & Culture
  • Children & Youth

Location

4432 N Ravenswood AveCHICAGO, IL 60640 United States

Website:

http://www.barrelofmonkeys.org
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Mission Statement

Barrel of Monkeys (BOM) is an ensemble of actor/educators who create an alternative learning environment in which children share their personal voices and celebrate the power of their imaginations. BOM accomplishes this through creative writing workshops and in-school performances of children’s stories. BOM also engages the broader community in support of the visions of children through public performances of their work.

Description

Barrel of Monkeys (BOM) is an arts education theater ensemble that works with some of the most under-served students in Chicago. BOM achieves its mission by:

  • teaching fundamental creative writing skills;
  • providing a safe and supportive learning environment;
  • building self-esteem and confidence in children;
  • adapting stories written by children for the stage by professional actors;
  • and presenting a smart, funny theatre experience.

BOM’s programming is comprised of three branches: our in-school residency program , an after-school program , and public performances . While each of these branches of our programming is essential to our mission of empowering the youth of Chicago with their creative voices, our school residency program is the core work of our organization.

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