Free Street Theater: Season08-09.html

Season 2008-2009

40th Anniversary Inspiring Creative Revolutions Since 1969. Watch the 1974 documentary "Season of Celebration" narrated by Studs Terkel		"Our goal is to cut through the layers of political, social and religious philosophy that have separated people from one another and to concentrate on the rhythms and energies common to all people.” - Founding Director Patrick Henry
Sub-Prime Youth Jan.24 - March 21 Chicago Tribune: Play Shines Light on Housing Woes Chicago 6 Corners: "theater at its most daring." NBC News: watch the clip		The foreclosure of identity and the loss of a house. "We didn't fall from owners to renters. We fell from owners to immigrants. And that's a long-ass way to fall"
Skeptics: movie premiere March 28 at the Gene Siskel Film Center watch the preview		How do you Know you are really Alive if you have never tested the theory? "I'm coming dangerously close to learning something here."
Stirred April 18 - May 9 Fridays at 7 pm Saturdays at 2 pm		A study of social justice in an original bird's eye view performance. “This lesson plan isn’t helping me beyond ‘just pass’.”
UpSideDownSchool for 5-10 year-olds What brilliant thing is your kid doing this summer? June 22-July 17 8:30 am-3:00 pm M-F		A vibrant arts-first learning experience that develops the curiosity of exploring many things. "The greatest scientists are artists as well." -Albert Einstein
Summer Ensemble 09 Teens 14-19 develop skills for virtuoso creativity Summer Intensive June 29 - Aug. 6 Mon.-Thr. 9:30-3:00		Interview/Audition Day: Sat. June 6, 11am-3pm "When a student comes to us & says 'I want to be an artist' we take them seriously & respect them enough to teach them with all our skills." - Artistic Director Ron Bieganski