Six Middle School Kids Fight to Keep an Animal Sanctuary Open
Six middle school students visit the Wienerbury Zoo, a sanctuary for animals with differences. When they find out the zoo is closing because of federal funding cuts they must find a way to keep it open.
Six Stories Up At The Zoo is the result of an annual mentoring program between middle school students with and without disabilities and adult theater mentors now in its 28th year.
November 14, 15, 16 and 21, 22, 23
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm
Sundays at 2 pm
(sign language interpretation and audio description available on Sunday November 16)
Filament Theatre
4041 N. Milwaukee
Chicago
Our Improv Team Takes on November at Mrs. Murphy & Sons and Welcomes Brad Klein as Our Opening Act
Tellin’ Tales Theatre takes its mission “to shatter barriers between the disabled and non-disabled worlds through the transformative power of personal story” to the world of improv. “What’s Yours Like” is inspired by a theme developed by the audience at the start of each show. Then, improvisers with and without disabilities leap into action and develop humorous and unpredictable narratives in real-time. The result matches the spontaneity and unpredictability of life, making each show a unique experience. “Mine is shriveled.” “Mine vibrates.” “Mine hangs to the left.”… “What’s yours like?”
Friday, November 7 @ 7:00 pm
Mrs. Murphy and Sons
3905 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL 60613
ASL will be provided for this performance
General Admission $15.00 (including fees)
Students/People with Disabilities $12.00 (including fees)
“I feel that Six Stories Up has had a huge impact on Tiernan’s childhood. He tried one or two programs before but never went back after the first week because he felt like he didn’t fit in. He now calls himself an actor and feels that the program has shown him there’s nothing he can’t do.” —Daphne Tajalli
As you can see with Tiernan, and so many others, Tellin’ Tales Theatre’s programs helps mold the futures of our participants. You can support our mission with your time as a volunteer or ambassador, with a financial gift or through in-kind contributions. Please consider making a gift to Tellin’ Tales now. 85% of all donations go directly to the mission.
