Penguin Project with BSCT

The Penguin Project with BSCT Presents Annie, Jr.

The Penguin Project is a musical theatre production that casts youth aged 10-21 with disabilities in all roles. Each Youth Artist will be partnered with on-stage Peer Mentors of a similar age and interests.

BSCT is one of over 50 nationwide chapters engaging in this project, created by Dr. Andrew Morgan, Professor Emeritus of Clinical Pediatrics and the former Head of the Division of Child Development at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria. The Penguin Project with BSCT is run with the expertise of local artists, special education professionals, and support from the Penguin Project Foundation.

Who Can Participate?

Artists: The Penguin Project is open to any individual age 10-21 with a disability. This includes kids with cognitive, learning, motor, hearing, and visual impairments, genetic disorders, and neurological disorders.

Mentors: The Penguin Project utilizes a “peer mentor” system, linking each young artist with an age-level peer who does not have a disability. The peer mentors work side by side with their partners, assisting them throughout the entire rehearsal process and on stage.

When and Where Will it Take Place?

Rehearsals will begin November 20 and take place every Wednesday at 7:00 pm, and Saturday at 10:00 am.

Performances will take place at Blue Springs South High School Barbara Landes Performing Arts Center from March 21 to 25, 2025.

Blue Springs City Theatre

Blue Springs City Theatre

The Penguin Project with BSCT

The Penguin Project with BSCT Presents Annie, Jr.

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