Penguin Project: Beauty and the Beast Jr.
About the Penguin Project
Once a year, a magical and touching celebration of the human spirit unfolds at numerous theaters across the country. A group of children in a program called The Penguin Project take to the stage to perform a modified version of a well-known Broadway musical. This year it will be Beauty and the Beast Jr
These productions are unique, however, because all the roles are filled by young artists with developmental disabilities including Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, autism, intellectual disabilities, learning disabilities visual impairment, hearing impairment, and other neurological disorders. They are joined on stage by a dedicated group of “peer mentors” – children the same age without disabilities who have volunteered to work side-by-side with them through 4 months of rehearsals and through the final performance.
Northern Starz is proud to be the first Minnesota theatre as a replication site for Penguin Project.
Registration is now open click below.
If you have questions please contact paula.anderson@northernstarz.org.
Beauty and the Beast Jr: Penguins Actors
Registration is closed for this year's production of Beauty an the Beast Jr.
Please watch for next years production to be announced in August.
Beauty and the Beast Jr: Mentors
Are you interested in mentoring one of the Penguin Actors
- Rehearsals begin: April 13th (see below for detailed calendar)
- Show Dates: July 28-30. 2022
Beauty and the Beast Jr: Volunteers
Are you interested in volunteering and being part of this great show?
About The Show
Based on the original Broadway production that ran for over thirteen years and was nominated for nine Tony Awards, and the Academy Award-winning motion picture, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast JR. is a fantastic adaptation of the story of transformation and tolerance. Disney’s Beauty and the Beast JR. features some of the most popular songs ever written by Alan Menken and the late Howard Ashman, along with new songs by Mr. Menken and Tim Rice.
About The Penguin Project
2017 NATIONAL ARTS AND HUMANITIES YOUTH PROGRAM AWARDS FINALIST
2017 NATIONAL ARTS AND HUMANITIES YOUTH PROGRAM AWARDS FINALIST
2017 NATIONAL ARTS AND HUMANITIES YOUTH PROGRAM AWARDS FINALIST
Northern Starz is so proud to be part of the Penguins Project in 2018. The Penguins Project, headquartered in Illinois, was just named a finalist for the 2017 National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Awards. For more information check out the National Arts and Humanities Youth Program website. You can also learn more about the Northern
Northern Starz is so proud to be part of the Penguins Project in 2018. The Penguins Project, headquartered in Illinois, was just named a finalist for the 2017 National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Awards. For more information check out the National Arts and Humanities Youth Program website. You can also learn more about the Northern Starz Penguin Project plan for 2018 under our upcoming shows.
Penguin Project National Program
2017 NATIONAL ARTS AND HUMANITIES YOUTH PROGRAM AWARDS FINALIST
2017 NATIONAL ARTS AND HUMANITIES YOUTH PROGRAM AWARDS FINALIST
Once a year, a magical and touching celebration of the human spirit unfolds at numerous theaters across the country. A group of children in a program called The Penguin Project take to the stage to perform a modified version of a well-known Broadway musical. These productions are unique, however, because all the roles are filled by young
Once a year, a magical and touching celebration of the human spirit unfolds at numerous theaters across the country. A group of children in a program called The Penguin Project take to the stage to perform a modified version of a well-known Broadway musical. These productions are unique, however, because all the roles are filled by young artists with developmental disabilities including Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, autism, intellectual disabilities, learning disabilities visual impairment, hearing impairment, and other neurological disorders. They are joined on stage by a dedicated group of “peer mentors” – children the same age without disabilities who have volunteered to work side-by-side with them through 4 months of rehearsals and through the final performance.
Goals
2017 NATIONAL ARTS AND HUMANITIES YOUTH PROGRAM AWARDS FINALIST
Goals
- Provide an opportunity for children with special needs to develop creative skills related to the theater arts
- Provide an opportunity for children with special needs to participate in a community theater experience
- Facilitate interaction between children with special needs and their age-level peers through joint participation in a community
- Provide an opportunity for children with special needs to develop creative skills related to the theater arts
- Provide an opportunity for children with special needs to participate in a community theater experience
- Facilitate interaction between children with special needs and their age-level peers through joint participation in a community theater experience
- Facilitate an appreciation of the challenges faced by children with special needs and their families
- Identify the impact of a community theater experience on the communication skills, socialization, and self-esteem of children with special needs
- Facilitate interaction among medical, developmental, educational, and theater professionals through participation in a common community project
- Provide a forum for support and interaction for families of children with special needs
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Minnesota State Arts Board
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