I'll admit, I don't really act anymore. But don't take that as a sign that Mudlark Theater wasn't one of the foremost influences in my life. It introduced me to new people, giving me friendly faces when I moved to a new school in 4th grade. It pushed me out of my comfort zone, expecting me to act the role of panda living on another planet with the maturity and sincerity of any adult actor. It gave me the confidence to pursue what I'm doing now, stand up and play jazz solos on an entirely not-jazz instrument (the violin). Yes, that's not acting, but that's not what Mudlark is, really. It's not just some club where you go and learn how to memorize lines and look sad or surprised and then go home. For each person, it gives them the tools they need to face the world--be that on the stage, or somewhere else. Everyone should have the chance to gain those things, but unfortunately that's not always the case. By donating to the Diversity Initiative, a partnership with The Art of Evolution Theatre Company that will create new opportunities for children of color to participate in Mudlark programs, you can give so many more kids the chance to grow and learn at Mudlark Theater, just like I did.

"Shakespeare is Dead" Supports

Mudlark's DIVERSITY INITIATIVE.
 

​Led by Mudlark's Youth Board and staff, "Shakespeare is Dead" is Mudlark's annual 24-Hour Play Festival: an evening of 10-minute plays written, directed and performed by young actors in just 24 hours! All proceeds will be donated to The Diversity Initiative, a new fund that provides opportunities for actors from The Art of Evolution Theatre Company of Evanston (AETC), a nonprofit organization that introduces children of color to meaningful theater experiences, to participate in Mudlark programming from summer camps to a collaborative production with AETC that will premiere in the fall of 2017. 

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