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The PlayGround Theatre provides audiences of all ages, especially underserved youths, the opportunity to experience the highest quality live theatre. Since young people from low-income neighborhoods cannot afford the cost of live theatre, The PlayGround Theatre reaches and engages these underserved citizens by providing special school performances as well as complimentary tickets for weekend performances. By presenting productions from around the globe, The PlayGround Theatre builds on the strengths and assets of the multicultural communities in South Florida and everywhere it presents. In the 2007-08 Season, The PlayGround Theatre created TIP (Theatre Inclusion Program) Performances, which enable children and adults with disabilities to enjoy a live theatre experience with their family. In addition to the performances themselves, The PlayGround Theatre provides study guides to maximize the theatre experience with background information and suggested activities. Whenever possible, PlayGround artistic directors, cast members and crew meet with audience members to discuss the production. The PlayGround Theatre's talented company members are committed to providing young people with creative, educational programs. During the summer, The PlayGround Theatre provided full scholarships to half of the campers participating in Musical Theatre Summer Camp 2008. The InSchool Series and Behind the Curtain Workshops are an interactive introduction to the inner-workings of a theatre production. Many of the children and young adults that The PlayGround Theatre reaches come from neighborhoods where violence, unemployment, and a lack of education are common, and the luxury of attending live theatre is beyond their reach. However, the cultural arts are a powerful weapon against adversity, opening doors for both children and adults. Art, particularly theatre, opens minds to great ideas and hope for the future through its live stimulation and narrative. The PlayGround Theatre’s thought-provoking and entertaining productions prompt audiences to expand their imagination while opening their eyes to different worlds, cultures, ideas, and views. Through The PlayGround Theatre’s education and outreach program, creativity and imaginations are developed as underserved individuals are given access to the valuable medium of theatre. | ||||||||||