Chicago
Avenue Project

"…if you’re wondering how to tell if the project
is working for these kids, it’s easy – just look into
their eyes." Syl Jones, Star Tribune



The Chicago Avenue Project gives inner-city children an experience
of success through the medium of theatre. Based on New York’s
nationally renowned mentoring program, the 52nd
Street Project, the Chicago Avenue Project brings together professional
adult playwrights, actors and directors who volunteer to work one-on-one
with neighborhood youth on the creation and production of an original
play.



The project is not about teaching youth how to act, though they
do learn acting. Nor is it about teaching them how to write plays,
though they learn that as well. It is about giving every child an
opportunity to prove that he or she has something of value to offer,
something that comes from within, something that cannot be taken
away.

Past productions
of the Chicago Avenue Project have featured some of the Twin Cities’
best-known actors and playwrights, including actors Steve Hendrickson,
Jodi Kellogg, Tracey Maloney, Jamila Anderson, Brian Grandison and
James A. Williams; and playwrights Bill Corbett, Kim Hines,Tracey
Scott Wilson, Randy Latimer, and Ann Schulman.

2007
Schedule



All performances are at

Pillsbury House Theatre. Admission is free.

Grin and
Bear It

Monday, February 5, 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, February 6, 4:30 & 7:00 p.m.



Heard it Through the Grapevine

Monday, April 30, 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, May 1, 4:30 & 7:00 p.m.

Face the
Music

Monday, August 27, 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, August 28, 4:30 & 7:00 p.m.

The
Theatre Programs

• Mainstage Season Plays

• Breaking Ice