Join us on December 9, when the powerful artistic works created by CPS students in our Drama in the Schools program are performed by professional Chicago actors during a free virtual showcase.

Chicago students have experienced a year unlike any other—the 2019 teacher’s strike, the covid-19 pandemic, and civil unrest and urgent calls for social justice have radically reshaped the ways we live and learn. Utilizing skills learned from our Drama in the School curriculum, students will lift their artistic voices to shine a light on their ever-changing world, create societal change, and tell their own stories. Every student whose work is selected for the showcase will receive a scholarship.

Keynote Speaker: André De Shields

Hear his insights as an artist who has embraced his power to make an impact both in his community and the world. In his career spanning 50+ years, André is a distinguished Grammy, Emmy, and Tony Award-winning actor, director and educator, and the 2019 “Triple Crown” winner for his portrayal of Hermes in Hadestown.