Address PO Box 2231, Northbrook, IL 60065 Categories:  Arts & Culture, Disabilities, Education, Youth Offers Opportunities Good For:  Adults, Children Under 16

  Special Gifts Theatre is a non-profit, educational and therapeutic theatre company for individuals with intellectual disabilities. We use the stage as a platform to develop social skills, speech and language skills, and self confidence. Special Gifts Theatre is a non-profit, educational and therapeutic theatre company for individuals with intellectual disabilities. We use the stage as a platform to develop social skills, speech and language skills, and self confidence. Each student works one-on-one with a peer mentor to breakdown stereotypes related to disabilities within our communities at large. Special Gifts Theatre works with individuals with special needs between the of ages 7 through adulthood.  Through creative drama experiences, each child has an opportunity to reach their full potential and shine in the spotlight. This program is an excellent opportunity for these individuals to enhance their self-esteem, build self-confidence, encourage problem solving abilities, strengthen listening, focus and attention skills, improve communication and foster cooperation.

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