Goodman Theatre's Education and Community Programs Receive Illinois Theatre Association Award

Goodman Theatre's Education and Community Programs received Award of Honor from the Illinois Theatre Association (ITA) at its 2009 Awards of Excellence. Each year, the ITA recognizes individuals and organizations for their significant contributions promoting quality theater throughout the state. Recipients were nominated by the Illinois theater community, approved by ITA's divisional representatives, and accepted by ITA's Board of Directors. The Goodman joins past recipients Richard Christiansen, Marshall Field & Co, WGN's Dean Richards and Arthur Bloom.

Goodman Theatre's variety of free programming enables youth from all over Chicagoland to thrive in the arts and experience theater first hand with working professionals, teachers and artists. Programs (listed below) are offered to audience members of all ages to engage in deeper explorations of the work on the Goodman's stages:

Now in its 24th year, the Student Subscription Series works with over 40 Chicago public high schools each year to creatively supplement students' reading, writing, critical thinking and communication skills. Special matinee performances of Goodman productions are supplemented with exclusive teacher training workshops, educational guides and post-show discussions.
CONTEXT: Discourse & Discussion is a series designed to engage the community in debate, dialogue and deeper exploration of themes within Goodman productions. Unlike a traditional post-show discussion which centers on the production, CONTEXT events focus on particular issues raised within the plays and explore how they resonate in today's culture.
Cindy Bandle Young Critics (CBYC) is a joint venture between Goodman Theatre and the Association for Women Journalists that introduces 11th grade girls to the art of theater criticism and the world of professional writing. Participants see every show in the Goodman's season, interview theater artists and receive one-on-one mentoring from professional journalists. CBYC is named in honor of Goodman Theatre's late Press Director Cindy Bandle.
General Theater Studies (GTS) is a six-week summer intensive for 14-19-year olds with a focus on critical thinking, literacy and storytelling. Designed to validate student voices, help them examine their creativity and introduce them to the creation of theater, GTS is an ensemble-building program that culminates in an original student performance.
About the Illinois Theatre Association

The award-winning Illinois Theatre Association (ITA) is a network of dedicated artists and educators who advocate quality theater throughout the state of Illinois. ITA maintains an Illinois membership similar in purpose to, and affiliated with, national theater organizations, while encouraging a closer understanding and communication between community, educational and professional theater. ITA intends to inform the general public of the diverse nature and extent of Illinois theater, while cooperating with appropriate state and federal agencies and with regional and national theater organizations in promoting increased recognition and program development for Illinois theater at all levels. ITA also aspires to promote and perpetuate the highest caliber of theater production, teaching and research at all levels of theater within the State of Illinois, and affirm the important value of theater in the lives of individuals.

About Goodman Theatre

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Currently playing at the Goodman is Animal Crackers, book by George S. Kaufman and Morrie Ryskind, music and lyrics by Bert Kalmar and Harry Ruby, directed by Henry Wishcamper (extended through November 1, in the Albert).

Upcoming in the 2009/2010 Season are High Holidays, by Alan Gross, directed by Steven Robman (October 31 - November 29; Owen); Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol adapted by Tom Creamer, directed by William Brown (November 20 - December 31, 2010; Albert); Brian Dennehy in the Broadway-bound double-bill of Hughie by Eugene O'Neill, directed by Robert Falls and Krapp's Last Tape by Samuel Beckett, directed by Jennifer Tarver (January 16 - February 21, 2010: Albert); The Long Red Road by Brett C. Leonard, directed by Philip Seymour Hoffman (February 13 - March 14, 2010; Owen) the world premiere of A True History of the Johnstown Flood by Rebecca Gilman, directed by Robert Falls (March 13 - April 18, 2010; Albert); The Good Negro by Tracey Scott Wilson, directed by Chuck Smith (May 1 - June 6, 2010; Albert); The Sins of Sor Juana by Karen Zacarías, directed by Henry Godinez (June 19 - July 25, 2010; Albert) which launches the Goodman's 5th Latino Theater Festival (offerings TBA).

Named the country's "Best Regional Theatre" by Time magazine (2003), Goodman Theatre is a leader in the American theater, internationally recognized for its artists, productions and educational programs since its founding in 1925. Artistic Director Robert Falls and Executive Director Roche Schulfer's forward-thinking leadership has earned the Goodman unparalleled artistic distinction, garnered hundreds of awards-including the Tony Award for Outstanding Regional Theatre (1992) and Pulitzer Prizes for Ruined by Lynn Nottage and Glengarry GLen Ross by David Mamet-and moved dozens of plays from Chicago to stages in New York and abroad. Central to its commitment to the reinvestigation of classics and development of new plays and artists is the Goodman's Artistic Collective, including Brian Dennehy, Frank Galati, Henry Godinez, Steve Scott, Chuck Smith, ReGina Taylor and Mary Zimmerman. The largest not-for-profit theater in Chicago, the Goodman moved in 2000 into a brand new state-of-the-art complex which houses two principal theaters: the 856-seat Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre and the 400-seat flexible Owen Bruner Goodman Theatre. Board Chairman is Patricia Cox and Karen Pigott is President of the Women's Board. American Airlines is the Exclusive Airline of Goodman Theatre.

 

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