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Penguin Project

Empowering Young Artists with Special Needs

Brazosport Center Stages Penguin Project is a program for artists ages 10-21 with special needs. It provides an opportunity for children with special needs to develop creative skills related to the theater arts and participate in community theater.

The project serves to facilitate joint participation between young artists with special needs and same-age peers through a community theater experience. Peer mentors work side-by-side with their artist partners and assist throughout the rehearsal and performance process.

Through generous support from The Community Foundation of Brazoria County’s Lowrey Community Service Grant, Olin Corporation and Brazosport Rotary, BCS Penguin Project is proud to offer this amazing program! The Brazosport Center Stages Penguin Project provides a forum of interaction for the young artists, peer mentors, families and local volunteers through community theater.

Previous productions:

2022: Annie JR.

2023: The Wizard of Oz

2024: The Little Mermaid JR.

2025: Aladdin KIDS

2026: Shrek the Musical JR.

Watch a video to hear from our participants, parents and production staff about what makes Penguin Project such an amazing program!

ABOUT PENGUIN PROJECT:

Founded in 2004 by Dr. Andrew Morgan and his wife Kathy, the Penguin Project has evolved from a single theater in Peoria, Ill. to multiple chapters across the country. Brazosport Center Stages is proud to be the first community theater chapter in Texas!

SPONSOR A PENGUIN:

YOU can help Peguin Project continue to change the lives of our special needs artists and their mentors by signing up to Sponsor a Penguin! Make a one-time gift or recurring donation at the link below.

Be sure to select “Dedicate My Donation” and “In Honor” of the Penguin Project participant of your choosing. If you don’t personally know a participant, you can give directly to the program.

Thank you for your financial support, which helps us continue to bring the magic and life-changing experience of community theater to these amazing kids!

SPONSOR A PENGUIN!

Gerrard Teen Guild – Monthly Meetings

Teen Guild is for teens ages 12 – 18 interested in theater, both onstage and offstage. We meet the 3rd Sunday of each month from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM (except as noted below). We work on different theater skills to expose participants to all aspects of theater.

2025-2026 season schedule (dates subject to change):

September 21
October 19
November 16
December 14
January 25
February 15
March 22
April 19
May 17

Every summer, we have a 2-week theater workshop in early June that culminates in 2 fabulous performances. The students do it all: acting, lights, set, costumes and makeup. The cost is $225 for the workshop. Stay tuned for dates and information about registration.

New members: Come to a meeting (meet us in The Center lobby!) or email instructor Kerry Cormier for more info at: kerryanncormier2@gmail.com

Summer at The Center

Registration for Summer at The Center programs will open Friday, May 1 at 9:00 AM! Get more info. & register at the main Summer at The Center page!

Gerrard Teen Guild Workshop

June 1 – 13 (includes Saturdays) • 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Performances will be held Friday, June 12 at 5:00 PM and Saturday, June 13 at 2:30 PM.

Ages 12-18
Class fee: $225 per student

Children’s Music Theater Workshop

Session I • June 15 – 19 • 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Session II • June 22 – 26 • 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Performances will be held on Fridays at 1:00 PM.

Ages 7-12 (or completed 1st grade)
Class fee: $150 per student

*Attendees may sign up for only one session of music theater camp.

Children’s Drama Workshop

Session I • July 20 – 24 • 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Session II • July 27 – 31 • 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Performances will be held Fridays at 3:30 PM.

Ages 7-15
Class fee: $150 per student

*Attendees may sign up for only one session of drama camp.

Brazosport Center Stages Scholarships

Each year, Brazosport Center Stages awards deserving students scholarships to be used in their pursuit of a college degree. Students are judged and awarded scholarships based on their merits as students, their participation in Brazosport Center Stages productions and on their essay.

Brazosport Center Stages/Kris Kirsch Scholarship

Award Amount: $1,000 scholarships will be awarded (number of scholarships awarded varies year to year)

Eligibility:

Must be a graduating senior.
Must show outstanding aptitude/interest in drama, dance, technical theater, vocal or instrumental music.

Requirements:

Submit a Brazosport Center Stages Scholarship Application.
Have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Submit an official transcript.

Additional Information:

Applications must be submitted by Monday, March 16, 2026 (turn into The Center office or via email to BCS scholarship chairperson Sharon Hill).
Selected scholarship recipients are encouraged to perform at BCS Appreciation Night in August.

Selection: Scholarship selections will be made by a committee of judges chosen by the scholarship chairperson. Scholarships will be based on the following criteria:

School Records/Community Service – Review of application and any attachments to evaluate applicant’s scholarship, (based on class rank, standardized tests and GPA), extracurricular activities, community involvement, and community service in the Brazoria County area, as well as the required essay.
Involvement in Center Stages and/or Brazosport Symphony Orchestra – Past contribution and/or participation in Brazosport Center Stages’ productions, workshops, projects or general programs.

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