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Saturday, February 23, 2013
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Short Shakespeare! Romeo and Juliet| Chicago |
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This 75-minute adaptation, told in Shakespeare's own words, speaks to today's youth about their own lives. After the performance, audiences are welcome to join the cast for a post-show discussion. Runs 11 a.m. Saturdays from Feb. 23-March 23.
Where: Chicago Shakespeare Theater
When: 11 a.m.
Ages: Elementary, Tweens, Teens
Cost: $16-$20
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry| Arlington Heights |
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The Logan family is trying to eke out a living on their small family-owned farm in 1930s Mississippi. The Logan children soon learn the tribulations of racism and the many forms it comes in. They experience it first hand as they get teased while walking to school. But this type of incident is the least of what they have to endure. The Logans try to peacefully fight the injustice, but their efforts only cause them further strife. It takes a drastic event to bring the town together, proving that their differences are only skin deep. Performances are 9:45 and 11:30 a.m. Feb. 19-22, 25-28; 1 p.m. Feb. 23.
Where: Metropolis Performing Arts Centre
Ages: Tweens, Teens
Cost: $14, $12 kids 12 and under
Special Olympic Training| Chicago |
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Seasonal sport training and competition in gymnastics, basketball and track.
Where: Vittum Park - Special Recreation Programming
When: 5-7 p.m. and noon-3 p.m.
Ages: Tweens, Teens
Cost: $15 for ten weeks















