Empowering children with specific needs and disabilities through theatre.

What is The Penguin Project?

The Penguin Project was created by Dr. Andrew Morgan and provides children with special needs an opportunity to develop creative skills, build relationships, and star in a fully realized junior musical production with support from peer mentors.

 

Where do I start?

Keep an eye out for information on our 2026 Penguin Project show coming soon!

How do I audition?

Auditions for the Penguin Project are unlike any audition process in at LCT. 

Over the first week of rehearsal, we will be assessing all of our artists and their abilities. After two weeks of rehearsal, we will have artists and mentors audition for roles through a variety of acting and vocal exercises.

Who can participate?

ARTISTS: Including but not limited to, children and young adults ages 8 to 18 with specific needs and disabilities who are blind, visually impaired, speech impaired, deaf, hard-of-hearing, and use wheelchairs. Also included are children and young adults with mental, learning, congenital, and psychiatric disabilities. Additionally, participants who have Autism Spectrum Disorder and Down Syndrome.

MENTORS: Children and young adults ages 8 to 18 who are neurotypical and non-disabled. They will be matched with an Artist of similar age and interests, and the two will work side-by-side through the entire rehearsal and performance process. Mentors are responsible for knowing their partner’s lines, songs, and blocking. Mentors are onstage during the production, and they are costumed to match or complement their partner.

What is the cost?

The program is made possible through the support of our community partners and is free for all participants.

What is the rehearsal schedule?

Rehearsals will vary for each Artist and Mentor based on conflicts and casting. Participation is not contingent upon conflicts during the rehearsal process. Availability will be considered when creating the full detailed rehearsal schedule.

Questions? 

Please contact:

Katelyn Klieve | Director of Education | [email protected]

The Penguin Project Foundation

888-543-8002
[email protected]
www.penguinproject.org