BERWYN READS: Parrot in the oven

We want you!
In Fall 2011 16th Street joins the Berwyn Library in leading a community wide artistic exploration of the Berwyn Reads book of the year,
Parrot In The Oven by Victor Martinez.
Additional community partners include Morton High School, Gallery 16, and the North Berwyn Park District.

During the fall, community groups from across Berwyn will read and discuss Parrot in the Oven and, with the aid of a professional teaching artist, create a performance piece that brings each chapter of the book to life.

The project will culminate in a community performance at FitzGerald’s on Sat, Nov 5th at 12:00 pm.

You can help support this project benefiting our Berwyn community and Morton High School by joining us as a Partner Organization, Community Sponsor, Teaching Artist and Volunteers.

Email Jessica at outreach@16thstreettheater.org or call Ann at (708) 795-6704 x105 to participate.

Community Sponsors:
We are looking for local businesses to join us as sponsors of our Morton HS student groups. Sponsorship of a student group allows us to hire teaching artists to lead the students, provide project coordination to each of the groups, and making the finale performance possible.

$250 Chapter Sponsor –
Sponsor one of the Chapters presented at FitzGerald’s!
Business recognized by name on 16th Street Theater website, listed in email blast, logo in program and announced prior to performance.

$500 Class Sponsor –
Sponsor an entire class at Morton HS to participate at FitzGerald’s and at Morton High School!
Business recognized by logo on 16th Street Theater website, logo in email blast, logo in program, logo on signage at FitzGerald’s, and business recognized prior to performance.

Sign-up by Friday, Aug 12 to get logo in Printed Materials distributed by library!

Call Ann at (708) 795-6704 x105 or email ann@16thstreettheater.org

Partner Organizations
We still have room for additional community groups to join us as performers. Participants of all ages (13 and up recommended) and backgrounds are welcome – interested organizations are encouraged to contact Jessica at outreach@16thstreettheater.org to get more details. No experience necessary!
Groups should have at least 8 participants with a maximum of 20. Teaching artist meets with your group from 4 – 8 times to rehearse bringing your chapter of the book to life. Must be available for final performance on Sat Nov 5 at Noon.

Teaching Artists
If you are a teaching artist and you would like to be considered as an artistic leader of one of our groups, please email your resume and a cover letter to Jessica Mondres at outreach@16thstreettheater.org Artists fluent in both Spanish and English are particularly encouraged to submit.
Email Jessica Mondres, Outreach Director at outreach@16thstreettheater.org to get involved or for more information!