The Facts published a preview of Brazosport Center Stages’ upcoming Penguin Project production of the musical “Annie JR.” on today’s (5/5) front page. The story includes photos from a recent rehearsal and provides a look into why this first-ever theater program for local kids with special needs is SO special to everyone involved!
See the photos and read the story at The Facts online AND THEN get tickets to the show!
Brazosport Center Stages is proud to present its first-ever Penguin Project production, the musical Annie JR., featuring artists with special needs and their peer mentors! Tickets are on sale now to the general public for the two performances, slated for Saturday and Sunday, May 7 & 8.
Founded in 2004 by Dr. Andrew Morgan and his wife Kathy, the Penguin Project has evolved from a single theatre in Peoria, Ill. to multiple chapters across the country. Brazosport Center Stages is honored 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.
Purchase tickets online *OR* via phone (979-265-7661) or in person at the Box Office during regular business hours (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, M-F).
Don’t miss Brazosport Center Stages’ first ever Penguin Project production, featuring special needs youth ages 10-21 and peer mentors! This year our artists will be performing a two-day run of the beloved musical, Annie Jr.!
SYNOPSIS: With a perfect combination of street-smarts and optimism, Annie warms the hearts of the audience as we witness her rise from next-to-nothing in New York City. She is determined to find her parents, who left her at the orphanage years ago. However, things don’t quite work out the way she has planned. She does however thwart the plans of Miss Hannigan and finds a new family with billionaire Oliver Warbucks, secretary Grace Farrell and her lovable pooch, Sandy.
Don’t miss Brazosport Center Stages’ first ever Penguin Project production, featuring special needs youth ages 10-21 and peer mentors! This year our artists will be performing a two-day run of the beloved musical, Annie Jr.!
SYNOPSIS: With a perfect combination of street-smarts and optimism, Annie warms the hearts of the audience as we witness her rise from next-to-nothing in New York City. She is determined to find her parents, who left her at the orphanage years ago. However, things don’t quite work out the way she has planned. She does however thwart the plans of Miss Hannigan and finds a new family with billionaire Oliver Warbucks, secretary Grace Farrell and her lovable pooch, Sandy.
The Facts included a story in today’s paper about Brazosport Center Stages’ special needs theater program that kicks off in January. Aimed at special needs youth ages 10-21, the Penguin Project program will run throughout the spring, ending with the production of beloved musical Annie Jr. on May 7-8!
Community theater partners with national program to provide special needs youth opportunity to discover talents
Brazosport Center Stages community theatre is seeking participants for its inaugural Penguin Project production of beloved musical Annie Jr. Eligible performers include young people between the ages of 10 and 21 with special needs due to physical or developmental disabilities. The production also seeks peer mentors who will assist the performers on stage during rehearsals and performances.
Rehearsals will begin in January with public performances scheduled for May 7 – 8, 2022 at The Center for the Arts & Sciences’ Freeport LNG Theater. Annie Jr is a shortened version of the full-length musical and is published specifically for youth groups.
Founded in 2004 by Dr. Andrew Morgan and his wife Kathy, the Penguin Project has evolved from a single theatre in Peoria, Ill. 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.
“Theater changed my life and I believe everyone should have a chance to participate in a live theater production,” says The Center for the Arts & Sciences’ executive director Wes Copeland. “Penguin Project provides an atmosphere of inclusion where young people who may not feel comfortable in traditional theater settings can thrive and find their voices on the stage. We’ve heard such amazing stories from other productions around the country where lives were absolutely changed…both for the actors and the mentors.”
Brazosport Center Stages Penguin Project provides a forum of interaction for the young artists, peer mentors, families, and local volunteers through community theater experience. Through generous support from the Community Foundation of Brazoria County and the Lowrey Fund, Center Stages’ Penguin Project is proud to bring the inaugural production of the project Annie Jr. to audiences this May!
Interested in participating or learning more about volunteering or sponsorship opportunities? Join us at The Center for an information meeting on Thursday, January 6, 2022 at 6:00 PM and fill out the interest form at the button below.