activities · 4
what they do
direct service · 4
- Produce annual theatre productions Youth & Family Theatrical ProductionsProduces at least 15 different theatre productions each year, including comedies, dramas, one-acts, musicals, and performances for both adults and youth, at venues such as Bednarcik Jr High and the Little White School Museum. Includes at least one original theatrical production or adaptation annually, with works created by staff and participants.
- Producing theatrical performances Professional Theatrical Productions of Plays and MusicalsProduces up to 15 different theatre productions annually, including comedies, dramas, one-acts, musicals, and performances for both adults and youth. This includes at least one original theatrical production or adaptation each year, with works penned by staff and participants.
- Provide theatre education programs Youth & Adult Theater Education ProgramsOffers instructional classes and camps in theatre for participants of all ages, supporting skill development and creative engagement in the performing arts.
- Providing theatre instruction Youth & Adult Theater Education ProgramsOffers instructional classes and camps related to theatre.
strategies · 9
how they think
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- Challenging and Confidence-Building Theatre challenging and confidence-building theatreEncourages participants to make bold choices, step outside their comfort zones, and develop confidence by taking on challenging roles and exploring diverse theatrical styles and subject matter, while also challenging audiences with varied productions.
- Collaborative and Non-Competitive Theatre Environment collaborative theatreOperates on a philosophy of collaboration over competition, where all roles and participants are valued equally, fostering teamwork, mutual support, and a collective effort in theatre production.
- Collaborative and Non-Competitive Theatre Environment collaborative theatreFosters a collaborative, team-oriented environment based on a philosophy of collaboration over competition, where all roles and participants are valued equally, promoting teamwork, mutual support, and collective effort.
- Creation of Original Theatrical Works original productionsEmphasizes creating original theatrical works as a team to encourage and celebrate the creative contributions of writers, actors, designers, and crew members, fostering unique collaborative experiences and allowing participants to contribute creatively.
- Original Works Creation and Collaboration original productionsEmphasizes the creation of original theatrical works as a team, allowing participants to contribute creatively as writers, actors, and designers, fostering unique collaborative experiences and celebrating diverse creative contributions.
- Process-Oriented Theatre Education process-oriented theatre educationOffers theatrical experiences, including productions and skill-based classes and workshops, emphasizing the importance of the creative process as much as the final product to foster holistic development.
- Public-Recreation Infrastructure Integration public_infrastructure_partnershipOperates as a theatre company under the management and ownership of a park district, integrating public recreation infrastructure into performing arts programming to leverage existing community resources.
- Volunteer Engagement for Production volunteer engagementEngages volunteers in various aspects of theatrical production, including student assistant directing, tech/backstage crew, pit orchestra, set construction, costume and scenic design, production assistance, and publicity, to support productions and provide experiential learning opportunities.
- Volunteer Engagement for Theatrical Production volunteer engagementEngages volunteers in various aspects of theatrical production, including student assistant directing, tech/backstage crew, pit orchestra, set construction, costume and scenic design, production assistance, and publicity, to support productions and provide experiential learning opportunities.
named programs · 3
what they call their work
Original Works Program
Annual creation of original productions or adaptations written by staff and participants, fostering creative writing and collaborative storytelling
Skill-Based Classes and Workshops
Instructional programs in acting, design, and technical theatre offered throughout the year
Theatrical Productions
Year-round productions including full-length plays, one-acts, radio dramas, and musicals for youth and adult performers
relationships · 3
who they work with
- Oswegoland Park District Government — Owner and operator of The Limelight Theatre Company
- Oswegoland Park District Partner — Contact point for volunteer inquiries for Limelight.
- Oswegoland Park District Partner — Limelight is the theatre company for the Oswegoland Park District.