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Temporary LockDown

Description:

Building on the success of Storycatcher Theatre's program for incarcerated girls, the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice requested a new gender-specific program to serve boys at the Illinois Youth Center in Chicago. This juvenile prison is the last stop before the boys return home and a critical juncture in preparing to make positive life choices. Through creating original musical theatre productions, Temporary LockDown helps incarcerated adolescents understand and reduce violent behaviors. The theatre project increases self-esteem; develops communications, conflict resolution and leadership skills; and serves as a gateway to therapy.

 
Project Director/Key Contact:

Rachel A. Combs
Grants Administrator
920 S Franklin St Suite 302
Chicago, IL 60610
Phone: (312) 280-4772 Fax: (312) 280-4837
E-Mail: rhcombs@storycatcherstheatre.org

 
Local Funder(s):
  • Woods Fund of Chicago
  • The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation
  • Anonymous
 

Grant Recipient: Storycatchers Theatre

Grant Amount: $200,000

Grant Period: 2/1/2010 - 1/31/2013

Grant Status: Active Grant

Recipient Web Site:
http://www.storycatcherstheatre.org

Project Web Site:
http://www.storycatcherstheatre.org