Chicago Dramatists

Chicago Dramatists is a professional, not-for-profit theatre, dedicated to the development and advancement of playwrights and new plays. Chicago Dramatists regularly offers its workshop method to young playwrights in CPS. The objectives of this outreach program include: (a) develop new plays by young writers, (b) increase language skills and literacy, (c) encourage creativity and self-expression, (d) develop academic discipline, (e) expand cultural appreciation, and (f) promote the value of theatre. Each semester, Chicago Dramatists’ playwriting instructors conduct ten-week workshops in several city high schools. The workshops culminate in staged readings of student work, using professional actors and directors, and performed before student and community audiences in the schools.

CPS Approved Vendor

Overview of School Programs/Services

Program
Pre-K
K
1-4
5-8
9-12
Professional Development
In-School Workshops
Field Trip Opportunities
Site Visits
In-School Performances
Company Performances
After School Activities
In-School Activities
Long Term Residencies
Short Term Residencies
Bi-Lingual Offerings
Special Education Offerings
Study Guides/Resources
Discipline Based Offerings
Arts Integration Offerings

 

Classroom Support/Curricular Alignment

Programs Connect With
Pre-K
K
1-4
5-8
9-12
Arts Education
Language Arts
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
State Standards