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Emerald City Theatre Company
Type: Performing Arts, Theater Productions
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There is something magical that happens when children are exposed to age-appropriate theater at a young age. Emerald City Theater aims to inspire early learners through play and has been delighting... Read More
There is something magical that happens when children are exposed to age-appropriate theater at a young age. Emerald City Theater aims to inspire early learners through play and has been delighting audiences since 1996 with performances. As one of Chicago's most attended non-profit theatres, it welcomes 80,000 children and their grownups annually through its programming. Plays feature well-known children's characters such as 3 Little Piggies, Ramona Quimby and Charlie Brown. It's also home to the city's largest theater school for children ages 3 to 13 with a focus on teaching important life skills through theater. Performances are located at three locations.
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Megy Karydes
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- Things to Do with Kids: "A Grown-up Guide within the program helps adults continue the conversation about the show's learning theme before and after the show."
- Best for Things to Do with Kids Because: Emerald City Theater aims to inspire early learners through play and has been delighting audiences since 1996 with its performances.