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Penguin Project

Empowering Young Artists with Special Needs

Brazosport Center Stages Penguin Project is a FREE program for artists ages 10-21 with special needs. It offers an opportunity for children with special needs to develop creative skills related to the theater arts and provides forum of interaction for the young artists, peer mentors, families and local volunteers through community theater experience.

Our chapter produced Annie JR. in 2022 and The Wizard of Oz (youth edition) in 2023.

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, IL to multiple chapters across the country. Brazosport Center Stages is proud to be the first community theater chapter in Texas!

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 and Olin Corporation, BCS Penguin Project is proud to offer this amazing program again in 2023!

Gerrard Teen Guild – Monthly Meetings

Teen Guild is for teens ages 12 – 18 interested in theater, both onstage and offstage. We meet the 2nd Sunday of each month from 2:00 to 4:00 PM. We work on different theater skills to expose them to all aspects of theater.

In June, we have a 2 week theater workshop that culminates in 2 fabulous performances. The students do it all, acting, lights, set, costumes, and makeup. The cost is $175 for the workshop.

New members: come to a meeting or email instructor Kerry Cormier for more info at kerryanncormier2@gmail.com.

Summer at The Center

Summer Theater Camps

PERMISSION FORM

Gerrard Teen Guild Workshop REGISTER HERE

June 5 – June 17 • 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Performances will be June 16 at 5:00 PM and June 17 at 2:30 PM

Ages 12-18

$175 per student

Children’s Music Theater Workshop

June 19 – June 23 • 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM REGISTER HERE

June 26 – June 30 • 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM REGISTER HERE

Performances will be Fridays at 1:00 PM

Ages 7*-12 (*or completed 1st grade)

$135 per student

Children’s Drama Workshop

July 24 – July 28 • 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM REGISTER HERE

July 31 – August 4 • 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM REGISTER HERE

Performances will be Fridays at 3:30 PM

Ages 7-15

$135 per student

Other Educational Opportunities

Occasionally, Brazosport Center Stages hosts additional workshops for both adults and youth. Recent offerings include a workshop for auditioning, directing and lighting design. More educational opportunities will be offered in the future. Check this space often for upcoming educational opportunities.