The Penguin Project
Empowering Children with Special Needs Through Theatre
The Penguin Project program provides a supportive environment for children with disabilities to explore their creative talents. It has also demonstrated that participation in the performing arts has therapeutic value by enhancing social interaction, communication skills, self-confidence and self-esteem. The impact of the program has reached beyond the stage to create a social network for children who previously had very few friends and limited social opportunities.
Penguin Project, Opelika
The Penguin Project, Opelika has made a significant difference in the lives of the 32 people from the inaugural group. The mentors have learned patience, caring, empathy, commonalities, likenesses, respect, concern for others' needs and comforts; acceptance of differences, inclusiveness, and love and caring for each other. The artists have learned to trust others who are different from them and are outside their immediate circle of friends and families. Your donation will enable future performances from this group.
Contact
Webpage: www.opelikacommunitytheatre.com
Contact: [email protected]