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Grandma is back with holiday classics and new favorites the entire family can enjoy.
PlayMakers Laboratory Celebrating the power of children's imaginations since 1997
Events and Announcements
We Changed Our Name!
With much excitement, we are pleased to announce that as of October 15th, 2019 we are now known as Playmakers Laboratory. This change follows a year-long journey of engaging discussion and reflection among board members, staff, company members, and outside stakeholders. While our name is changing, our creative writing residencies in Chicago Elementary Schools and our long-running public revue, That’s Weird, Grandma will remain unchanged as they represent the cornerstones of our mission. We look forward to our continual growth and evolution as an Arts Education non-profit, committed to celebrating the power of students’ imaginations in Chicago.
Support PlayMakers Laboratory
We rely on community support to make our programming possible! Consider becoming a part of the PML family by making a tax-deductible gift.
Bring a Group to the Show!
Group tickets are available for That’s Weird, Grandma! Groups of 10 or more receive a special discount with the code MONKEYGROUP.
Give the Gift of a “That’s Weird, Grandma” Gift Card
Easily buy gift cards online and either print or email them to the recipient. Share the joy of our original sketch show that’s written by kids, performed by grownups, and enjoyed by humans.
What is PlayMakers Laboratory?
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PlayMakers Laboratory teaches creative writing workshops to students aged 7-13 in Chicago Public Schools and in our after-school program at Loyola Park.
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PlayMakers Laboratory actors and musicians adapt student-written stories into sketches and songs, which are performed for the schools and later for the public.
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The students are celebrated and their voices are championed throughout Chicago.